Principal Advisor, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs (EduTrust & University Governance)

Role Overview

We seek a seasoned compliance leader to own EduTrust certification, SSG/PEI regulatory compliance, and university governance across our expanding multi-campus institution. This hands-on role ensures audit readiness, successful renewals, and strategic advisory to the Managing Director on regulatory matters and campus expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Own all EduTrust audits, renewals, and SSG/CPE inspections (Provisional, Standard, Star tiers); serve as main regulator-facing contact.

• Ensure compliance with Private Education Act 2009, EduTrust criteria, and PEI requirements; maintain audit-ready policies, SOPs, and documentation.

• Advise leadership on university governance, academic quality assurance, accreditation frameworks, and partnership compliance (Academic Boards, curriculum approval, quality cycles).

• Lead internal compliance reviews, risk assessments, and corrective actions; coordinate regulatory reports and submissions with accuracy and timeliness.

• Provide compliance training and guidance to academic, administrative, and operations teams; liaise with SSG, MOE, university partners, and external auditors.

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Education, Compliance, HR, or related field.

• PhD in Education, Higher Education Management, or related field is a strong advantage.

Experience

• 10–12 years in education, with 5+ years in university/tertiary or international higher education environments.

• Hands-on EduTrust audit/renewal experience (minimum 2 full cycles) with direct SSG/CPE engagement.

• Proven leadership managing compliance, quality assurance, or governance functions in education institutions.

• Singapore private education sector experience essential; university partnership or TNE experience highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of EduTrust, SSG/PEI regulations, and Private Education Act 2009.

• Strong understanding of university governance, academic quality assurance, and accreditation frameworks.

• Mandarin fluency required for regulator, university partner, and stakeholder communication.

• Excellent English communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and accountable; able to work independently across multiple campuses.

Reporting

• Reports to: Managing Director

• Direct Reports: Compliance Officers, Quality Assurance Managers (if applicable)