Compliance Coordinator

Working Title: Compliance Coordinator

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Audit and Management

Department: 100206 - Audit and Management Services

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $65,000 - $70,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? Yes. This successful candidate must complete a statement of personal economic interest prior to their first day of employment.

Beginning Review Date: 12/06/2024

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

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General Information:

The Compliance Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Audit & Management Services, is responsible for promoting an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with applicable laws and policies, and monitoring of compliance efforts as required by the seven elements of an effective compliance program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Compliance Coordinator tracks and monitors compliance functions across the university and facilitates a compliance network of persons with compliance responsibilities across all divisions. The Compliance Coordinator serves as chair and provides support and oversight to the University Compliance Committee and point-of-contact for university employees with compliance responsibilities. The Compliance Coordinator is responsible for providing the Compliance Committee with research and data on compliance topics and reports annually on the status of compliance efforts to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of the Board of Visitors. The Compliance Coordinator networks with persons with compliance responsibilities across all divisions of the university and serves as the central point of contact for compliance training and resources needed. The Compliance Coordinator supports departmental compliance efforts across all divisions by researching both existing and new legislation and advising departments on the impact on operations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Knowledge of compliance issues in the higher education environment
• Experience in related field (e.g. para-legal, auditing, higher ed management, or industry with compliance requirements)
• Networking and leadership skills, with the ability to foster strong relationships
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, including presentation skills Competency with computer software (e.g. Microsoft 365)
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Strong listening, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Research and reporting skills

Additional Considerations:

• Current working knowledge of compliance issues in the higher education environment Demonstrated experience with risk assessment and/or risk management processes

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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