Compliance Associate Jobs in Logan, UT (NOW HIRING)

Overview
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is seeking a Compliance Officer SR as the principal leader for healthcare compliance, privacy, and security. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive healthcare compliance program that promotes adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, applicable federal and state privacy laws, and University policies governing the protection of health information. The position is housed in the college's Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence, which serves as a clinical training site for graduate students.
This position is not eligible for remote work.
Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day administration of the SCCE's HIPAA Compliance Program and Privacy Program
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, applicable state privacy laws, Medicare requirements, and other healthcare regulations
• Oversees implementation and administration of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule across all CEHHS's Health Care Components
• Develops and administers compliance monitoring and auditing activities designed to identify and mitigate regulatory risk
• Oversees or coordinates billing compliance audits and monitoring to evaluate compliance with payer requirements and internal policies
• Develops and delivers initial and ongoing privacy, security, and compliance education for faculty, staff, students, and workforce members
• Oversees compliance reviews of Business Associate Agreements and other contracts involving protected health information
• Supervises compliance support staff, overseeing hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and professional development

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field plus a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience, or additional education.
• Professional healthcare compliance certification (CHPC, CHC, or equivalent) or the ability to obtain such certification within six months of hire.
• Experience in healthcare compliance, privacy, administration, or operations, or in a related field
• Experience interpreting healthcare regulations and implementing compliance programs
• Experience conducting compliance investigations, audits, and risk assessments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Health Law, or a related field
• Experience serving as a HIPAA Privacy Officer and/or HIPAA Security Officer
• Experience developing organizational compliance programs
• Supervisory experience
• Experience in an academic healthcare environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, healthcare privacy, information security, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare billing compliance, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer requirements
• Knowledge of healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse prevention principles and compliance auditing methodologies.
• Experience conducting compliance investigations, risk assessments, audits, and corrective action planning.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and compliance guidance.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities while exercising sound judgment and discretion.

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits.
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department Highlights
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is committed to academic excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-level graduate and undergraduate education. The college's programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research projects and learning, which enhances the overall quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
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*updated 07/2026
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*updated 08/2026