Academic Compliance Coordinator

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values

• Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.
  
  These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values

• Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world.
  
  Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Department Information

Office Of VP For Ac Affairs

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Accreditation and Compliance, the Compliance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Columbus State University's state authorization and professional licensure compliance efforts. The position is also responsible for providing support to the Institutional Review Board.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties and Responsibilities include: State Authorization & Professional Licensure (80%) Ensure state authorization and professional licensure (SA/PL) compliance with regard to Title IV and other related federal, state, and international statutes and regulations.; Maintain complete and accurate SA/PL files, including the State Authorization Management System database, student disclosures, and correspondence with agency representatives.; Manage comprehensive schedule of SA/PL compliance activities including deadlines, applications, and reports; maintain institutional membership in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).; Research, interpret, and analyze state authorization and professional licensure laws and agency regulations; foster productive relationships with agency representatives.; Develop collaborative relationships across all levels of the institution to ensure consistency, transparency and accuracy in SA/PL compliance management efforts; provide support, oversight, training, and information on compliance obligations to campus stakeholders.; Review institutional operations, policy, and procedure for SA/PL compliance with state and federal law and recommend changes to policies and procedures as needed.; Manage public and direct state authorization and professional licensure statements or disclosures.; Maintain current knowledge of SA/PL field through trainings, conferences, webinars, professional memberships, and the reading of industry literature.; Additional support to the Director of Accreditation and Compliance as assigned and appropriate.; Institutional Review Board (20%) Process and provide initial review of submissions to the IRB; communicate with stakeholders on behalf of the IRB.; Maintain IRB files, create reports, and update public facing IRB resources; additional support to IRB Chair and/or IRB Coordinator as assigned and appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree.; Experience in research, project management, and/or relationship building in a higher education setting .; Familiarity with higher education operations and governance at the institutional, state, and federal level.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: Master's degree.; Experience working in an area of compliance in a higher education setting.; Experience in technical writing, grant writing, and/or legal writing.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $45,842 - $50,198 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: The ability to read, interpret and analyze state and federal regulations and licensure requirements, and use the resulting knowledge to determine compliance standing and obligations for CSU programs and activities.; Strong problem solving, detail-orientation, and analytical skills.; Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.; Ability to work successfully with diverse populations.;; Ability to develop strong working relationships with policymakers and practitioners in multiple states.; Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and to produce accurate work within established deadlines.; Ability to prepare comprehensive reports for diverse audiences.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Amber Dees, Hiring Manager, via email at dees_amber@columbusstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;

• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.

• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

• Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

Background Check

• Standard