Director of Compliance – Corporate, 9401 SW FRWY Houston, TX 77074

Position Summary: We are seeking a Director of Compliance to identify and assess areas of compliance risk for the Harris Center and ensure the Harris Center’s adherence to state and federal program services guidelines. Reporting to the General Counsel of The Harris Center, the Compliance Director communicates the importance of the Compliance Program to management and the Board of Trustees. This role works with management to integrate the Compliance Program into system operations and programs and to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. The Compliance Director also provides administrative oversight for Compliance Auditors, the Rights Protection Office, and Interpreter and Translation Services. This position coordinates special projects for individual divisions or Center-wide initiatives as requested by the CEO, Board of Trustees, or Leadership Staff. The role plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others, operating with minimal direction and broad latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions: Oversees, coordinates, and monitors the day-to-day compliance, translation/interpreter and Rights Protection activities for the Harris Center. Implements Compliance policies and procedures on behalf of the Harris Center. Establish and maintain current policies and procedures for the Harris Center and maintain a library of up-to[1]date policies and procedures. Develop and implement a compliance program to ensure the Harris Center operates in accordance with state and federal laws. Regularly reviews the Compliance Program and the Compliance Work Plan and recommends appropriate revisions and modifications, including advising leadership and the Board of Trustees of potential compliance risk areas. Establish, supervise and train teams responsible for identifying compliance issues within the Harris Center. Develop, coordinate, and oversee internal and external audit procedures for the purpose of monitoring and detecting any misconduct or noncompliance. If any misconduct or noncompliance is detected, recommend a solution and follow-up to ensure that the recommendations have been implemented. Develop and implement appropriate compliance training and education programs for all employees. Ensure and understand the Harris Center’s commitment to comply with all laws, regulations, company policies and ethical requirements applicable to the Harris Center business. Assess the need for additional training and develop appropriate compliance programs. Formalize and monitor a system to enable employees to report any compliance without fear of retribution, ensuring that the reporting system is adequately publicized, and the allegations of noncompliance are investigated and responded to promptly. In consultation with Human Resources department, help ensure that there is a mechanism in place for disciplining instances of noncompliance (including the failure to prevent, detect, or report any noncompliance) appropriate to the nature and the extent of the deviation and ensure consistency in the application of disciplinary action. Understands and responds effectively to contract and statutory requirements affecting The Harris Center operations. Report to the Board’s Audit Committee at its regular meetings or as otherwise necessary, on any routine audits, significant compliance issues to ensure appropriate discussion of such compliance issues and to ensure appropriate action is taken.

Requirements: Master’s level in Healthcare Management, Public Policy or equivalent Minimum 7 years managing complex projects related to healthcare compliance & the organizational and management of large healthcare systems. Minimum 5 years managing departmental budgets Minimum 5 years leadership / supervisor experience

Preferred: State and Federal regulations related to healthcare services Texas Administrative Code; Performance Contract Understand the legislative process Understand the public sector healthcare process Speak and write clearly Effectively maintain objectivity related to corporate practice versus corporate compliance Effectively work on a team Effectively manage staff and budgets Effectively balance priorities Effectively respond to changing corporate priorities