Civil Rights Compliance Researcher & Audit Coordinator

Kentucky State University; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research and Extension Compliance Associate at Kentucky State University supports civil rights compliance by conducting research, data collection, and reporting, coordinating training logistics, and assisting with audits and documentation. This role collaborates with university units to ensure consistent training support and compliance alignment across the Land Grant Program and the College.

This position requires collaboration with faculty, staff, program partners, and stakeholders, with a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public administration, legal studies, education, social sciences, or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in civil rights compliance, data management, or research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic research on applicable policies, laws, and regulations and best practices.
• Collect, organize, and manage compliance-related data using spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Maintain organized and confidential filing systems.
• Assist in the design and evaluation of surveys and assessment tools to support program audits and accessibility reviews.
• Maintain and update compliance-related content on the KSU webpage.
• Prepare draft reports, training materials, presentations.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and documentation for reports, audits, and compliance activities.
• Assist in developing and distributing educational and informational materials for faculty, staff, program partners, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics for audits, meetings, site visits, and trainings sessions.
• Track training participation and support faculty and staff in maintaining/updating training records.
• Assist with intake, tracking, and response of office inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation per confidentiality standards.
• Collaborate with other units to align messaging, training materials, and compliance communications.

Skills

Basic research

Attention to detail

Task management

Time management

Confidentiality

Civil rights laws

Microsoft Office

Data tracking tools

Independent work

Initiative

Education

Master’s degree in public administration, legal studies, education, social sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Research and Extension Compliance Associate at Kentucky State University supports civil rights compliance by conducting research, data collection, and reporting, coordinating training logistics, and assisting with audits and documentation. This role collaborates with university units to ensure consistent training support and compliance alignment across the Land Grant Program and the College.

This position requires collaboration with faculty, staff, program partners, and stakeholders, with a