OPT Compliance Officer Jobs
Compliance Officer roles qualify as specialty occupations under OPT, making them a strong fit for F-1 students with degrees in finance, law, business, or related fields. Most employers in banking, healthcare, and tech actively sponsor H-1B visa after OPT, giving you a clear path forward.
Find OPT Compliance Officer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 41+ Compliance Officer jobs
See all 41+ Compliance Officer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Compliance Officer roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
The Compliance Officer plays a trusted, campus-wide role in advancing a safe, respectful, equitable, and accountable environment at OCCC. As an accessible first point of contact, the officer helps students and employees navigate sensitive concerns, understand available resources and processes, and reach the appropriate office for timely support.
This varied, collaborative position blends relationship-building with careful analysis. The Compliance Officer supports Title VI and Title IX work, leads or assists with assigned workplace investigations, develops outreach and educational communications, and contributes to policy, training, data, and risk-reduction initiatives. The work provides a meaningful opportunity to strengthen institutional practices and improve the campus experience.
The position works closely with Human Resources, Legal Affairs, Student Affairs, and leaders across the College. It reports directly to the Assistant General Counsel for Compliance, Policy, and Title IX and maintains a dotted-line relationship to the Vice President for Human Resources. For a professional who brings empathy, sound judgment, curiosity, and strong communication skills, this role offers broad experience across civil-rights, employee-relations, and institutional compliance work.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports To: Assistant General Counsel for Compliance, Policy, and Title IX
What position(s) reports to this position? None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, legal studies, compliance, public administration, business administration, organizational leadership, psychology, criminal justice, higher education, or a related field.
Minimum (3) years’ of progressively responsible experience in compliance, employee relations, workplace investigations, Title VI, Title IX, student civil rights, outreach and communications, human resources, legal affairs, higher education administration, or a closely related area.
Demonstrated experience receiving sensitive concerns, conducting interviews or fact gathering, maintaining confidential records, and preparing clear written documentation.
Ability to complete required Title VI, Title IX, civil-rights, communications, and investigation training within the time-frame established by the College and to maintain required training thereafter.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge of, applicable employment, civil-rights, higher-education, and institutional compliance requirements.
Strong judgment and the ability to remain neutral, calm, respectful, and appropriately trauma-informed while distinguishing intake and referral from investigation, findings, legal advice, disciplinary decisions, and other reserved roles.
Skills:
Excellent interviewing, listening, analytical, research, writing, organizational, and project-management skills.
High degree of discretion and demonstrated commitment to privacy, fairness, due process, non-retaliation, ethical conduct, and proficient use of electronic records, case-management, and data-reporting tools.
Abilities:
Ability to assess urgency, identify potential conflicts or overlapping jurisdiction, make timely referrals, and manage multiple matters with competing deadlines.
Ability to build trust and work effectively with students, employees, and leaders across institutional areas.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is sedentary work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, staff, faculty, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position; must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently move about the office and OCCC campus to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
This position requires the person to judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
The position requires effective in-person and electronic communication, review and preparation of detailed records, and travel between campus locations as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work is performed primarily in an office or hybrid administrative environment and regularly involves confidential, sensitive, or emotionally difficult subject matter.
The position may require occasional evening or after-hours availability when urgent intake, investigation, training, or compliance needs arise.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree, Juris Doctor, or advanced graduate study in a related field.
Five or more years of relevant experience, including direct responsibility for workplace investigations, Title VI or Title IX intake or case coordination, civil-rights outreach and communications, or institutional compliance projects.
Experience in higher education or another complex, highly regulated organization, with current or recent professional training in Title VI, Title IX, student civil-rights compliance, workplace investigations, employee relations, Clery Act/VAWA requirements, outreach and communications, or compliance-program administration.
Experience with case-management systems, data analysis, policy development, training, audit support, or compliance monitoring.
REQUIRED TRAINING
Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution
WORK HOURS
8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; evenings and weekends as required.
DEPARTMENT
Legal Affairs
JOB OPEN DATE
08/06/2026
JOB CLOSE DATE
Open Until Filled
HR CONTACT
Beth Holmes
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree.
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
INTRODUCTION
The Compliance Officer plays a trusted, campus-wide role in advancing a safe, respectful, equitable, and accountable environment at OCCC. As an accessible first point of contact, the officer helps students and employees navigate sensitive concerns, understand available resources and processes, and reach the appropriate office for timely support.
This varied, collaborative position blends relationship-building with careful analysis. The Compliance Officer supports Title VI and Title IX work, leads or assists with assigned workplace investigations, develops outreach and educational communications, and contributes to policy, training, data, and risk-reduction initiatives. The work provides a meaningful opportunity to strengthen institutional practices and improve the campus experience.
The position works closely with Human Resources, Legal Affairs, Student Affairs, and leaders across the College. It reports directly to the Assistant General Counsel for Compliance, Policy, and Title IX and maintains a dotted-line relationship to the Vice President for Human Resources. For a professional who brings empathy, sound judgment, curiosity, and strong communication skills, this role offers broad experience across civil-rights, employee-relations, and institutional compliance work.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports To: Assistant General Counsel for Compliance, Policy, and Title IX
What position(s) reports to this position? None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, legal studies, compliance, public administration, business administration, organizational leadership, psychology, criminal justice, higher education, or a related field.
Minimum (3) years’ of progressively responsible experience in compliance, employee relations, workplace investigations, Title VI, Title IX, student civil rights, outreach and communications, human resources, legal affairs, higher education administration, or a closely related area.
Demonstrated experience receiving sensitive concerns, conducting interviews or fact gathering, maintaining confidential records, and preparing clear written documentation.
Ability to complete required Title VI, Title IX, civil-rights, communications, and investigation training within the time-frame established by the College and to maintain required training thereafter.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge of, applicable employment, civil-rights, higher-education, and institutional compliance requirements.
Strong judgment and the ability to remain neutral, calm, respectful, and appropriately trauma-informed while distinguishing intake and referral from investigation, findings, legal advice, disciplinary decisions, and other reserved roles.
Skills:
Excellent interviewing, listening, analytical, research, writing, organizational, and project-management skills.
High degree of discretion and demonstrated commitment to privacy, fairness, due process, non-retaliation, ethical conduct, and proficient use of electronic records, case-management, and data-reporting tools.
Abilities:
Ability to assess urgency, identify potential conflicts or overlapping jurisdiction, make timely referrals, and manage multiple matters with competing deadlines.
Ability to build trust and work effectively with students, employees, and leaders across institutional areas.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is sedentary work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, staff, faculty, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position; must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently move about the office and OCCC campus to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
This position requires the person to judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
The position requires effective in-person and electronic communication, review and preparation of detailed records, and travel between campus locations as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work is performed primarily in an office or hybrid administrative environment and regularly involves confidential, sensitive, or emotionally difficult subject matter.
The position may require occasional evening or after-hours availability when urgent intake, investigation, training, or compliance needs arise.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree, Juris Doctor, or advanced graduate study in a related field.
Five or more years of relevant experience, including direct responsibility for workplace investigations, Title VI or Title IX intake or case coordination, civil-rights outreach and communications, or institutional compliance projects.
Experience in higher education or another complex, highly regulated organization, with current or recent professional training in Title VI, Title IX, student civil-rights compliance, workplace investigations, employee relations, Clery Act/VAWA requirements, outreach and communications, or compliance-program administration.
Experience with case-management systems, data analysis, policy development, training, audit support, or compliance monitoring.
REQUIRED TRAINING
Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution
WORK HOURS
8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; evenings and weekends as required.
DEPARTMENT
Legal Affairs
JOB OPEN DATE
08/06/2026
JOB CLOSE DATE
Open Until Filled
HR CONTACT
Beth Holmes
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree.
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
See all 41+ OPT Compliance Officer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new OPT Compliance Officer Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Compliance Officer
Target regulated industries first
Banks, healthcare systems, and pharmaceutical companies maintain large compliance departments and sponsor H-1B visa at high rates. These employers are familiar with OPT work authorization and often have established immigration programs in place.
Highlight your regulatory knowledge
Compliance hiring managers want candidates who know specific frameworks, whether AML, HIPAA, SOX, or FDA regulations. Naming the exact regulations you've worked with in your resume signals you can contribute immediately without extensive training.
Get certified early
Credentials like CAMS, CCEP, or CFE strengthen your application and signal long-term commitment to the field. Employers investing in sponsorship want candidates who are building a compliance career, not just filling a short-term gap.
Address your OPT timeline proactively
Compliance roles often involve lengthy onboarding and regulatory training. Bring up your OPT end date and H-1B eligibility early so employers can plan sponsorship around your work authorization window without last-minute complications.
Emphasize STEM OPT extension eligibility if applicable
A degree in information systems, data analytics, or a qualifying STEM field extends your OPT to three years. This extra runway makes you significantly more attractive to employers who are uncertain about H-1B lottery timing.
Search for roles where compliance is a core function
Avoid generalist roles where compliance is a secondary duty. Dedicated Compliance Officer positions are more likely to sponsor because the employer depends on the role long-term and has strong incentive to retain qualified staff.
Compliance Officer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Compliance Officer on OPT?
Yes. Compliance Officer roles qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, law, accounting, or business administration. Your OPT work authorization permits full-time employment in any role directly related to your degree, and compliance positions regularly meet that standard.
Which degree fields support a Compliance Officer role on OPT?
Finance, accounting, business administration, law, economics, and information systems are the most common qualifying fields. The key is that your degree field must have a logical connection to the compliance function you are performing. A finance degree supports AML or SOX compliance work, while an information systems degree supports cybersecurity or data privacy compliance roles.
Do Compliance Officer employers typically sponsor H-1B after OPT?
Many do, particularly in financial services, healthcare, and large technology companies where compliance functions are core to operations. Employers in regulated industries tend to have immigration counsel and established sponsorship processes. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for compliance roles at companies with active OPT and H-1B sponsorship history, saving you time targeting the right employers.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Compliance Officer roles?
It depends on your underlying degree. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program, such as management information systems, data analytics, or financial engineering, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you three years total. Compliance roles in cybersecurity, risk analytics, or regulatory technology are increasingly common entry points for STEM graduates pursuing this path.
What should I know about timing my job search as an OPT Compliance Officer candidate?
Compliance hiring often moves slowly because roles require background checks, regulatory fit assessments, and sometimes licensing. Start your search at least three to four months before your OPT start date. If you are already on OPT, be transparent with employers about your authorization end date so they can begin H-1B sponsorship planning well ahead of the April filing window.