Specialist I, Risk Analyst

Nightingale Education Group is a nursing school built around a shared mission: closing health equity gaps by building a skilled, accessible nursing workforce. Our Compliance department is the backbone that keeps that mission trustworthy, well-governed, and audit-ready, and we're looking for a Specialist I, Risk Analyst to help us do it.

Reporting to the Director of Compliance, you'll support the College's compliance, audit, investigation, and risk management efforts: digging into records, tracking corrective actions, and helping leadership see patterns before they become problems. This is a great fit for someone who's detail-obsessed, discreet, and energized by learning the "why" behind institutional processes.

• →Conduct compliance reviews, audits, risk assessments, and monitoring activities using established frameworks, procedures, and guidance.  
• →Assist with compliance investigations by gathering facts, collecting and organizing evidence, conducting interviews, documenting findings, and developing case timelines 
• →Perform reviews of records, processes, and documentation to identify potential compliance concerns, control gaps, or opportunities for improvement.  
• →Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential records related to investigations, audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and corrective action activities.  
• →Track corrective actions, remediation plans, and follow-up activities to support timely resolution of identified issues.  
• →Support institutional audit readiness efforts by gathering documentation, organizing evidence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining audit materials.  
• →Research regulations, accreditation requirements, institutional policies, and industry best practices to support compliance activities and decision-making.  
• →Analyze information from investigations, audits, assessments, complaints, and other compliance activities to identify patterns, trends, and recurring concerns.  
• →Prepare summaries, reports, dashboards, tracking documents, and other materials for review by Compliance leadership.  
• →Collaborate with departments across the College to gather information, clarify requirements, support compliance initiatives, and promote consistent application of established processes.  
• →Assist with administration and maintenance of compliance systems, workflow tools, risk tracking mechanisms, and reporting processes.  
• →Support development and delivery of compliance communications, training materials, and educational resources.  
• →Maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information and matters.  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. 
• In the absence of a degree, three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience may be substituted. 
• Relevant experience may include compliance, investigations, auditing, higher education administration, operations, quality assurance, project coordination, regulatory support, case management, or similar analytical and process-oriented work. 
• Demonstrated ability to organize information, manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and follow established processes with accuracy and consistency. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment. 
• Ability to learn new concepts, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively in a growing and evolving environment. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other workplace technology tools. 
• Prior experience in higher education, compliance, investigations, auditing, or regulatory environments is preferred but not required. 

You'll join a team where growth mindset, transparency, and personal accountability aren't buzzwords; they're how we operate. This role sits at the center of institutional trust, giving you real visibility into how a mission-driven college stays accountable to its students and its community.

Nightingale’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale Education Group is an equal opportunity employer.