Compliance Officer/Program Coordinator

North Carolina Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NC State - Health Benefits

11-12 Paid Holidays

Teachers and State Employees Pension (

TSERS

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, NC seeks a Compliance Officer/Program Coordinator to support Title III grant programs. The role focuses on financial management, monitoring, reporting to the U.S. Department of Education, and ensuring internal controls align with federal and state requirements.

The position emphasizes proactive guidance to grant recipients, pre-award planning, budgeting, and audit resolution, with a goal of timely, accurate reporting and sound fiscal management.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently, making effective decisions quickly and resolutely; knowledge of management skills, including planning, prioritizing, implementing, and evaluating.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Title III in supporting grantees to ensure timely and accurate reporting to the U.S. Department of Education.
• Provide technical assistance on grant preparation, budgeting, monitoring, and audit resolution.

Skills

Independent work

Decision making

Project management

Reporting to DOE

Job description

Position Information

Position/Classification Title: Compliance Specialist

Working Title: Compliance Officer/Program Coordinator

Position Number: 817138

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full Time

Tenure Track: No

FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

If time limited, duration date: 09/30/2027

Department Hiring Range: The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category: Professionals

SOC Code: 13-1041 - Compliance Officers

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine', NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

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Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State - Health Benefits
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of this organization unit is to administer the campus-wide grant programs of the Higher Education Act of 1964, under Title III-Part B. The unit manages the HBCU, Part B, FUTURE Act, and HBGI grants. The main functions of the office are management of the grants; planning, directing, coordinating, advising, troubleshooting, and implementation of the grants; developing, revising, writing, and editing the Title III grant proposals within the letter and spirit of the Federal and State of North Carolina Laws and Statutes, all within the practices and procedures of the State of North Carolina and North Carolina Central University.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Compliance Officer/Program Specialist will assist the Director of Title III in proactively supporting grantees in implementing best practices to ensure timely and accurate reporting to the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. DOE). Staff member serves as financial management consultant and authoritative expert to grantees regarding tracking, monitoring, and use of grant funds; internal control systems; financial policies; and sound fiscal management practices. Ensures that grantees’ fiscal and internal control systems are competent to meet program requirements by providing assistance in pre-award planning/preparation, budgeting, application procedures, project approval, grant implementation, grant monitoring and evaluation, and audit resolution. Reviews applicant budget submissions, assesses applicants’ capacity to appropriately expend grant funds, monitors spending performance of assigned grantees, and ensures that grant recipients meet legal, fiscal, and program requirements. Provides technical assistance, identifies options, and makes recommendations on grant preparation and implementation through site visits, workshops, training, and other management assistance services. This staff will also perform other duties as assigned by the Title III Programs Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work independently, making effective decisions quickly and resolutely; knowledge of management skills, including planning, prioritizing, implementing, and evaluating; ability to maintain