Compliance Auditor

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave & holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri in Jefferson City seeks a regulatory specialist to review and analyze academic program compliance with state laws and policies. You will manage the state's academic program inventory and work with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely reporting and documentation.

The role involves guiding institutions on interpreting regulations, conducting on-site visits, and ensuring continuing compliance with SARA and distance education requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and clear communication across diverse audiences.
• Ability to synthesize complex regulatory documents and requirements.
• Experience collaborating with regulators, institutions, and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management and regulatory compliance in education.

Responsibilities

• Review applications for certification, exemption, or other school operations functions under postsecondary education laws.
• Collaborate with federal/state regulators, institution leaders, faculty, staff, and students.
• Provide guidance on interpreting regulations and completing required documentation.
• Conduct on-site visits to evaluate institutional compliance with laws and policies.
• Maintain documentation and prepare timely, accurate compliance reports.
• Support relationships with public, private, and certified schools regarding SARA and distance education.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Information synthesis

Regulatory understanding

Project management

Team collaboration

Attention to deadlines

Tools

Licensing software

Job description

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of 'Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.'

This position works in collaboration with the Academic Affairs team to review new and existing academic programs from public and independent institutions. This role reviews documents and data and analyzes the extent to which they meet state regulations. This position will manage the state’s academic program inventory, including working cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain accurate records and generate reports in a timely manner. This position will respond to citizens and institutions about the applicability of state regulations to postsecondary education inquiries. This position will also work with public, independent, and certified schools to verify continuing compliance with policies related to the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) as well as assisting institutions to meet regulations on distance education and professional licensure programs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation after successful onboarding.

• Work with minimal supervision to research, review, and analyze applications for certification, exemption, or other functions related to school operations under postsecondary education laws and regulations;
• Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including federal and state regulators, institution leaders, faculty, staff, and students;
• Provide technical assistance to applicant schools on the use of licensing software;
• Offer guidance to institutions on interpreting state regulations and completing required applications or documentation;
• Conduct on-site visits to evaluate institutional compliance with state laws, regulations, and policy requirements;
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced regulatory environment;
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and prepare timely, accurate reports to support compliance oversight;
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Competencies You'll Utilize

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly across diverse audiences
• Capacity to learn, interpret, and retain complex regulatory requirements related to postsecondary education
• Proficiency in reading, comprehending, and analyzing legal, business, and licensing documents
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Maintain a professional demeanor and demonstrate respect for citizens and their concerns
• Meet deadlines and demonstrate regular, reliable attendance
• Beneficial education and/or professional experience in project management, educational policy, student services, data analysis, or process and continuous improvement, including military service.
• Preferred experience includes experience in the regulatory compliance of postsecondary institutions.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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