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$71,051.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location
Montgomery, AL
Job Type
Full-time Staff
Job Number
STF-26-0099
Department
Office of Technology Services
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
5/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
Alabama State University, Office of Technology Services, invites applications for an IT Business Operations & Compliance Manager, this position serves as an operational leader within the Office of Technology Services (OTS) and is responsible for establishing operational discipline across IT project management, vendor contract governance, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance. The position ensures that all technology initiatives are delivered on time and within scope, vendor agreements protect institutional interests, departmental budgets are strategically managed, and OTS adheres to all applicable institutional, state, and federal compliance requirements. This role requires strong project governance expertise, financial acumen, contract analysis capability, and a working knowledge of higher education regulatory frameworks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the department’s project management authority, ensuring all OTS initiatives are documented, tracked, and delivered on schedule.
- Utilize monday.com as the official project management system to record, manage, monitor, and report on all active projects.
- Develop and enforce standardized project documentation, including: Project charters, Scope statements, Work breakdown structures, Risk logs, Stakeholder matrices, Timeline, and milestone tracking.
- Monitor vendor deliverables to ensure alignment with contract terms and approved project scope.
- Provide executive-level dashboards and status reporting to OTS leadership.
- Identify schedule risks and implement corrective action plans to maintain on-time delivery.
- Establish operational workflows that promote accountability and cross-functional coordination.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the OTS departmental budget, including operating and capital expenditures.
- Monitor current spending against budget allocations and provide variance analysis.
- Track vendor payments, purchase orders, and contract financial obligations.
- Develop multi-year financial forecasts aligned with technology roadmaps and institutional strategy.
- Lead annual budget development for OTS, including: Cost projections, Contract renewals, Technology lifecycle replacements, and Strategic initiative funding.
- Collaborate with Finance to ensure fiscal compliance and responsible resource allocation.
- Review, analyze, and negotiate IT vendor contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, and service agreements.
- Evaluate contracts with a paralegal-level attention to detail to ensure: Proper indemnification language, Data protection, security, and confidentiality clauses, Service-level agreements (SLAs), Termination and renewal protections, Liability limitations, and Regulatory compliance provisions.
- Ensure contract language adequately protects the University and holds vendors accountable for performance.
- Coordinate with Legal Affairs and Procurement to resolve contractual discrepancies.
- Maintain a centralized contract repository and renewal tracking system.
- Monitor vendor performance relative to contractual commitments.
- Ensure OTS adherence to all applicable internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Monitor compliance with higher education and technology regulations, including but not limited to: FERPA, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC, State procurement regulations.
- Develop and maintain compliance checklists for technology implementations and vendor engagements.
- Partner with Legal and Information Security to mitigate institutional exposure.
- Support audit preparation and documentation for internal and external reviews.
- Identify grant opportunities aligned with OTS strategic initiatives.
- Assist in development of grant budgets and technology implementation plans.
- Monitor grant compliance, reporting requirements, and fund utilization.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field, 3–5 years of experience in IT operations, contract review, project management, or financial administration, demonstrated experience using monday.com or comparable enterprise project management platforms, strong budgeting and financial forecasting experience, proven ability to review and negotiate contracts with attention to legal and compliance protections, have working knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements affecting higher education IT, excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills, and have the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with high accuracy and accountability.
Supplemental Information
EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.
Salary
$71,051.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location
Montgomery, AL
Job Type
Full-time Staff
Job Number
STF-26-0099
Department
Office of Technology Services
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
5/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
Alabama State University, Office of Technology Services, invites applications for an IT Business Operations & Compliance Manager, this position serves as an operational leader within the Office of Technology Services (OTS) and is responsible for establishing operational discipline across IT project management, vendor contract governance, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance. The position ensures that all technology initiatives are delivered on time and within scope, vendor agreements protect institutional interests, departmental budgets are strategically managed, and OTS adheres to all applicable institutional, state, and federal compliance requirements. This role requires strong project governance expertise, financial acumen, contract analysis capability, and a working knowledge of higher education regulatory frameworks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the department’s project management authority, ensuring all OTS initiatives are documented, tracked, and delivered on schedule.
- Utilize monday.com as the official project management system to record, manage, monitor, and report on all active projects.
- Develop and enforce standardized project documentation, including: Project charters, Scope statements, Work breakdown structures, Risk logs, Stakeholder matrices, Timeline, and milestone tracking.
- Monitor vendor deliverables to ensure alignment with contract terms and approved project scope.
- Provide executive-level dashboards and status reporting to OTS leadership.
- Identify schedule risks and implement corrective action plans to maintain on-time delivery.
- Establish operational workflows that promote accountability and cross-functional coordination.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the OTS departmental budget, including operating and capital expenditures.
- Monitor current spending against budget allocations and provide variance analysis.
- Track vendor payments, purchase orders, and contract financial obligations.
- Develop multi-year financial forecasts aligned with technology roadmaps and institutional strategy.
- Lead annual budget development for OTS, including: Cost projections, Contract renewals, Technology lifecycle replacements, and Strategic initiative funding.
- Collaborate with Finance to ensure fiscal compliance and responsible resource allocation.
- Review, analyze, and negotiate IT vendor contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments, and service agreements.
- Evaluate contracts with a paralegal-level attention to detail to ensure: Proper indemnification language, Data protection, security, and confidentiality clauses, Service-level agreements (SLAs), Termination and renewal protections, Liability limitations, and Regulatory compliance provisions.
- Ensure contract language adequately protects the University and holds vendors accountable for performance.
- Coordinate with Legal Affairs and Procurement to resolve contractual discrepancies.
- Maintain a centralized contract repository and renewal tracking system.
- Monitor vendor performance relative to contractual commitments.
- Ensure OTS adherence to all applicable internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Monitor compliance with higher education and technology regulations, including but not limited to: FERPA, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC, State procurement regulations.
- Develop and maintain compliance checklists for technology implementations and vendor engagements.
- Partner with Legal and Information Security to mitigate institutional exposure.
- Support audit preparation and documentation for internal and external reviews.
- Identify grant opportunities aligned with OTS strategic initiatives.
- Assist in development of grant budgets and technology implementation plans.
- Monitor grant compliance, reporting requirements, and fund utilization.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field, 3–5 years of experience in IT operations, contract review, project management, or financial administration, demonstrated experience using monday.com or comparable enterprise project management platforms, strong budgeting and financial forecasting experience, proven ability to review and negotiate contracts with attention to legal and compliance protections, have working knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements affecting higher education IT, excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills, and have the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with high accuracy and accountability.
Supplemental Information
EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Compliance Manager
Target regulated industries first
Financial services, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals have dedicated compliance departments that hire regularly and have established H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. These employers understand visa timelines and are far more likely to support your OPT and future sponsorship needs.
Lead with your regulatory knowledge
Employers hiring compliance managers want candidates fluent in specific frameworks like SOX, AML, HIPAA, or GDPR. Naming the regulations you've worked with in your resume and cover letter signals readiness to contribute immediately, which matters when sponsorship is on the table.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Bring up your work authorization status early in conversations, not after an offer. Explain your OPT end date, whether a STEM extension applies, and the H-1B lottery timeline. Employers appreciate transparency and it filters out those unwilling to sponsor before you invest time.
Prioritize larger compliance teams
Companies with 500 or more employees typically have HR and legal infrastructure to manage visa sponsorship. Smaller firms may want to hire you but lack the internal processes. A larger compliance team also means clearer career progression, which strengthens future sponsorship petitions.
Document your specialty occupation case
Compliance Manager roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Gather evidence: your degree, relevant coursework, and any certifications like CAMS or CCEP. Having this ready makes the H-1B petition process smoother for your employer.
Build relationships with in-house legal teams
In-house counsel and legal operations teams often influence hiring decisions for compliance roles. Networking with them directly, through professional associations or alumni connections, gives you insight into which employers actively sponsor and puts you in front of the right decision-makers.
Compliance Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Compliance Manager roles qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Compliance Manager positions typically qualify for OPT because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such as finance, law, business administration, or accounting. USCIS classifies roles requiring a specific degree in a specific discipline as specialty occupations, which aligns with OPT eligibility. If your degree is in a STEM-adjacent field like management information systems or data analytics, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Can I realistically get H-1B sponsorship as a Compliance Manager?
Compliance Manager is one of the stronger roles for H-1B sponsorship because it meets the specialty occupation standard, requires documented expertise in regulatory frameworks, and is in consistent demand across regulated industries. Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and multinational corporations sponsor compliance professionals regularly. To find employers with active OPT and sponsorship hiring, browse Compliance Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-friendly roles.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Compliance Manager jobs?
It depends on your undergraduate or graduate degree classification. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as management information systems, statistics, or data science, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A compliance role at a financial technology or data-driven firm is more likely to satisfy the practical training connection requirement than a purely administrative compliance position.
What should I expect during the hiring process as an OPT student applying for Compliance Manager roles?
Expect a multi-round process that typically includes a recruiter screen, a technical interview covering specific regulatory knowledge, and a hiring manager conversation focused on judgment and stakeholder management. Immigration status often comes up during the recruiter screen. Be prepared to explain your OPT authorization period, your eligibility for extension, and the H-1B lottery timeline. Employers in regulated industries are generally familiar with these processes, so a clear explanation goes a long way.
Which certifications strengthen an OPT student's Compliance Manager application?
The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) is highly valued in financial services compliance. The Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) is recognized across industries. For healthcare compliance, the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) credential carries significant weight. These certifications signal regulatory expertise independent of your visa status and can offset employer hesitation about sponsorship. Even being enrolled in a certification program at the time of application demonstrates commitment to the field.