Senior Compliance Coordinator

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Senior Compliance Coordinator

Location:

Fort Valley, GA

Description:

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Senior Compliance Coordinator. Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area. JOB SUMMARY: This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer. This position assists the Chief Legal Officer in ensuring the university is in regulatory compliance and oversees the contracts process. This position will facilitate and maintain policies and procedures for the general operation of the university, deliver policy, conduct and inclusive training programs, assist with resolving issues related to equal access and employment opportunities, assist as needed with ethics and compliance hotlines/web portals, manage the compliance process, and assist with monitoring the performance of the compliance program. MAJOR DUTIES Under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer this position will: Serves as the institutions Title IX Coordinator, performing case intake activities, providing guidance of investigations, coordinating hearing panels, and issuing update and resolution correspondence to involved parties. Reviews Procurement contracts in accordance with the state's Procurement regulations. Assists in investigations concerning allegations of illegal, unethical, discriminatory or improper conduct. Assists Chief Legal Officer in drafting university policies, standards and procedures, and review proposed legislative bills, resolutions, and amendments affecting Fort Valley State University. Prepares responses to document requests such as subpoenas, open records requests, requests including preparing search terms for electronic searches and reviewing documents for redaction. Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Environmental Health and Safety, Internal Audit, Human Resources) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution, and to assist as needed. In partnership with the Director of Human Resources and the Access and Accommodations Coordinator, assists in resolving issues related to equal access and employment opportunities. Monitors, and, as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other divisions to remain abreast of all compliance activities and identify trends. Assists with cross-departmental risk assessment activities to identify, track and report to leadership potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk. Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep senior management and the university system office informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts. Performs other projects and duties as assigned and general support for the Legal and Government Affairs Department. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures. Knowledge of current and emerging legislation, issues, or trends as related to this position. Knowledge of Open Record Act and Freedom of Information Act requirements. Knowledge of procedural processes and procedures. Knowledge of institutional practices. Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in examining operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing/implementing new strategies and procedures. Skill in oral and written communication. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Chief Legal Officer assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities. GUIDELINES Guidelines include federal and state law as well as Board of Regents and university policies and procedures.These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application. This position assists with developing department guidelines. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of varied duties related to the overall institutional legal and compliance program insupport of university operations. The various facets of the position and the diverse needs of constituentscontribute to the complexity of the position The purpose of this position is to help ensure compliance rules/regulations, policies and procedures arebeing followed, and the behavior in the organization meets expected standards of conduct. Success in thisposition ensures university compliance with various state and federal regulations. CONTACTS Contacts are typically with students, co-workers, other university employees, University Systemof Georgia representatives, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to motivateor influence persons, or to justify, defend or negotiate matters. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects. The work is typically performed in an office. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field Three years' experience in Title IX and/or compliance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred. Experience working in a higher education setting Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Company:

Fort Valley State University

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January 25 on ApplicantList

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