Regulatory Compliance Specialist

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to ensure the university adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. The role focuses on auditing, addressing compliance issues, and preventing recurrence of irregularities.

You will liaise with agencies, conduct compliance audits, train staff on regulations, review incident data for root cause analysis, and maintain records of compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or higher.
• Five years in regulatory-related industry; at least three years as regulatory compliance specialist.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the university and regulatory agencies.
• Perform regulatory compliance audits and safety checks to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Discuss regulations, standards, and policies with staff and provide training as needed.
• Review incident data and conduct root cause analysis to determine causes.
• Maintain records and handle administrative/reporting duties related to regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed on current US and international regulations impacting the university.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The primary requirement of the Regulatory Compliance Specialist (RCS) is to ensure that Grand Canyon University (GCU) adheres strictly to the federal, state, and local regulations. The employee in this role would be responsible for addressing compliance issues throughout the University with particular attention to GCU's employees. The role involves auditing/examining and resolving irregularities that may become a potential detriment. In addition to managing anomalies, it also involves creating long-term solutions to prevent their recurrence.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as a liaison between the company and the regulatory agencies.
2. Perform regulatory compliance audits and safety checks to guarantee continuous regulatory compliance, as directed.
3. Relate with the entire hierarchy of employees to discuss regulations, standards, and company policies with the aim of providing training, as needed.
4. Responsible for the review of incident data and carry out root cause analysis to ascertain the cause.
5. Perform additional administrative and reporting duties related to regulatory requirements and safety metrics and maintain all records associated with compliance requirements.
6. Communicate up-to-date knowledge of current US and relevant international regulations relative to the University and its operations.
7. Conduct research to provide appropriate compliance recommendations, advice on upcoming regulations, and evaluating the overall impact on the University.
8. Ensure all permits and licenses are current.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Equipment and Responsibility

Applicants should possess impeccable knowledge of regulation and be skillful in enforcing regulation, rules, and code. Applicants should have investigated, auditing, and interviewing skills.

The regulatory compliance specialists serve as a link between the organization and the regulatory agencies, so it is vital that they can establish and manage relationships as well as influence decisions in the favor of GCU.

The regulatory compliance specialist job involves providing counsel, education, and providing answer to compliance related questions, and reporting. The applicant must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Must possess MS Office Suite proficiency. Supervisory Responsibilities May provide training and oversight to employees.

Experience & Education

• minimum of bachelor's degree; however, an advanced degree is preferred.
• Five years of experience in a relevant industry like regulatory consulting, auditing, law, ethics, organization business, EHS, statistical analysis, trainer, etc. and at least three (3) years of experience as a regulatory compliance specialist.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 6-7 hours a day
• Standing: 1-2 hours a day
• Walking: 1-2 hours a day
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Rarely
• Pushing: Rarely
• Bending: Occasionally
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously
• Driving: Rarely

Work Environment: Office building on site. Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.

#INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.