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Compliance

Compliance Specialists ensure University community members are knowledgeable of statutory, regulatory, and University-established ethics, culture, value, and standards of conduct requirements/expectations; support the creation and implementation of University compliance policies and procedures; keep abreast of regulatory requirements; conduct compliance audits and investigations; provide non-compliant remediation and monitoring, and conduct compliance education and training.

• Ensure University community members including trustees, leadership, administrators, faculty, staff, and students are aware of statutory, regulatory, and University-established ethics, culture, values, and standards of conduct requirements and expectations
• Collaborate with internal partners to create, update, develop, and implement compliance policies, procedures, protocols, etc.
• Conduct annual, periodic, topical, and area-specific internal compliance audits; respond to non-compliant notifications and findings
• Collect, organize, and review compliance requirement documentation; conduct investigations; report findings to appropriate management, compliance committees, administration, federal agencies, etc.; remediate issues and monitor compliance
• Effectively communicate as a subject-matter expert regarding compliance requirements and issues of concern
• Prepare University personnel for external compliance audits and inspections; conduct pre-audit reviews; identify areas of concern; provide corrective action instruction and guidance
• Maintain compliance activity documentation including non-compliant reports and investigation outcomes
• Keep abreast of statutory and regulatory compliance requirement changes; disseminate information to relevant parties
• Assist with developing, implementing, and conducting education and training programs; ensure required attendance is tracked
• Provide guidance on incorporating ethics and compliance into research, academics, functional, and other day-to-day operations
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00