Compliance Officer I

Texas A&M University System Offices; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

TRS retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas A&M University System Offices in College Station, TX, seeks a Compliance Officer I to monitor and guide adherence to federal, state, and TAMUS standards. The role supports policy compliance, audit coordination, and ongoing improvement of procedures across the system.

The candidate will help establish robust compliance processes, track regulatory changes, and prepare reports for committees. Requires a bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience, with ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Four years of related experience in compliance programs and/or activities.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing, establishing, and maintaining 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.
• 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.
• Assists in coordinating internal and/or external audits, including providing information requested, coordinating responses, planning and coordinating pre-audits and follow-up audits.
• Oversees monitoring of policies, procedures and rules in relation to research security via compliance records, training documentation, and maintains filing system.
• Formulates, maintains, and monitors a database of all rules and procedures required by the TAMUS and any additional rules and procedures needed for operations as determined by administration.
• Provides reports on all compliance efforts as needed; serves on committees as needed.
• Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

Job Title

Compliance Officer I

Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Salary

Salary: $3,657.33 - $5.250.00 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary

Monitors and facilitates compliance 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing, establishing, and maintaining 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.
• 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.
• Assists in coordinating internal and/or external audits, including providing information requested, coordinating responses, planning and coordinating pre-audits and follow-up audits.
• Oversees monitoring of policies, procedures and rules in relation to research security via compliance records, training documentation, and maintains filing system.
• Formulates, maintains, and monitors a database of all rules and procedures required by the TAMUS and any additional rules and procedures needed for operations as determined by administration.
• Provides reports on all compliance efforts as needed; serves on committees as needed.
• Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Four years of related experience in compliance programs and/or activities.

Licensing/Professional Certification

• Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

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.

Other Requirements

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. 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.

Benefits

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to:

• competitive health benefits
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.

The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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