Compliance Officer Ii

Job Title
Compliance Officer II

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Compliance

Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,338.60 monthly

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The Compliance Officer II monitors, develops, executes, and facilitates compliance program with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) regulatory and governing standards, including but not limited to laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives, as well as compliance own internal and external policies and procedures.


This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities: Compiles information needed to process requests filed under the Texas Public Information Act; files required monthly reports with the Texas Attorney General.
Develops, establishes, and maintains an effective and broad-based compliance program based upon ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and procedures.
Monitors compliance with federal, state, and TAMUS regulatory standards, including, but not limited to, laws, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives, as well as compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
The Compliance Officer II will be responsible for the implementation and oversight of an enterprise-wide compliance program at PVAMU to ensure the institution's full adherence to the legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations imposed by all levels of government and other oversight agencies, including the NCAA and educational accrediting bodies.
Oversees and/or conducts reviews and/or investigations to ensure university processes, controls and operational results comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to compliance risks.
Monitors the university environment and provides feedback and training to the university community (leadership, faculty, staff, and students, as applicable) regarding the need for changes and actions to ensure a strong control environment.
Provides reports on all compliance efforts as needed; serves on committees as needed.
Develops and assesses programs.
Interprets departmental policies, rules, and regulations and ensures they are followed.
Plays a significant role in identifying areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and assists with developing the university's annual compliance plan with goals, strategies and metrics.
Will also collaborate with the Office of Risk Management and Safety on risk management issues around the institution to minimize the prospect of duplication of efforts ensuring an integrated approach to identifying and addressing compliance risks.
Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develops a plan of action to bring any non-compliant areas into compliance.
Responds to apparent violations of policies, procedures, or other regulatory standards by recommending and participating in investigative procedures.
Provides leadership collaborating and facilitating with other departments to provide a strong culture of compliance that is responsive, knowledgeable and proactive in its activities and actions related to regulatory and other requirements.
Responsibilities will include implementing appropriate processes and procedures to ensure all aspects of University-wide compliance, including coordination of campus units responsible for compliance, working with affected units and university administration to remediate compliance deficiencies, and evaluation of compliance risks.
Will also work with the System Internal Audit Department to assess performance in specific compliance areas and to help develop the Auditor's annual audit plan.
In coordination with the System Office of General Counsel will assist in the interpretation of amended, new, or proposed laws or regulations from all levels of government that may have implications for the University's compliance program.
Will develop, coordinate, and participate in a multifaceted educational and training program that focuses on the elements of the compliance program.
Will maintain adequate records of all such training provided within the University.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree.
Five years of related experience in compliance programs and/or activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Licensing / Professional Certification: Compliance and/or Ethics Professional Certification.
Experience in operationalizing compliance-related responsibilities.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a university environment.
Demonstrated ability to advise senior management on enterprise-level compliance risks.
Strategic analytical capabilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex compliance issues to any faculty, staff, supervisors and/or university officials; excellent education and training skills; and excellent ability to collaborate with others to achieve goals.
Excellent organizational and follow-through abilities; ability to work well under pressure; and ability to facilitate the work of a team of compliance professionals.
Ability to work with all divisions to lead and develop an environment of compliance and improved efficiency.
Ability to collaborate, with a focus on audit and enterprise risk management.
Demonstrated ability to effectively design and implement compliance department operations; ability to de-construct complex legal requirements and create compliance policies and procedures that are clear, effective, succinct, and sustainable; and demonstrated knowledge/ability in compliance process improvement.
Job Posting Close Date: Until Filled Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application.
Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box.
Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting.
Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc.
will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.


The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted.
Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or ****** should you need assistance with the online application process.


Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.