St. Petersburg College

Compliance Officer [ID: 1047]

Position Summary:

The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing and implementing an effective compliance program and overseeing the institutional efforts of the College. The employee functions independently and objectively to systematically review and audit a broad spectrum of college operations and policies for compliance with federal, state and local laws, and applicable regulations and guidelines, to optimize institutional efforts and identify areas for improvement. The individual in this position functions in the capacity of the college’s reporting officer or agent for internal reporting regarding financial improprieties, fraudulent practices and other related violations of the college’s standards of conduct and ethics where known or suspected. The Compliance Officer shall function as the College’s primary compliance officer, and work under the direction of the General Counsel.

Typical Essential Duties:

Develops and implements a broad compliance program and institutional plan designed to evaluate internal controls, schedules, and timetables to improve compliance with all state and federal reporting mandates and regulations, federal contractor obligations and established fiscal standards.
Conducts a systematic review and evaluation of operational policies and procedures to monitor compliance success in regard to state and federal regulations relating to public institutions of higher education, accreditation requirements and standards, state agency guidelines and overall best practices.
Reviews, evaluates and reports on the status of the College’s compliance efforts, and identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability or need for improvement, corrective action or future monitoring.
Works with Accessibility Services and On-Line Services & Instructional Support to review and set college-wide policies, appeal processes, and support to professional staff and training for compliance.
Monitors compliance activities at the college-wide and departmental level to identify trends and recommends proactive measures.
Develops and oversees a system for the uniform handling of alleged violations involving improper financial or fraudulent activities, or other breaches of established ethical standards, and for initiating investigative protocols and recommending corrective action. Serves as the institutional reporting officer for compliance and reports of fraud and financial impropriety.
Establishes and provides direction to Human Resources concerning an employee compliance program, including the use of a reporting hotline, employee and management training, and increased awareness of institutional standards and protocols.
Develops and updates audit programs and checklists and monitors implementation process based upon audit findings.
Monitors college compliance regarding required disclosures and dissemination of information, the proper filing of mandated reports on academic standards, equal opportunity and equal access efforts, institutional research, security and risk management, financial aid and fiscal audits as required under applicable regulations for public institutions of higher education.
Monitors action taken by college administration to implement recommendations or corrective measures contained in any internal audit report and of any federal, state, or county agency or entity with regulatory authority.
Performs related duties as required.

Compensation: $66,640.36 - $83,300.45

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, management, accounting or related field. Graduate or legal degree preferred.

Experience:

Three (3) years’ experience in higher education compliance administration, planning, quality management, research or evaluation.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the process involved in the development and implementation of an institutional compliance program.
Knowledge of internal control principles and compliance procedures, and ability to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and implement improvements and corrective action.
Knowledge of audit principles.

Skills:

Planning and organizational skills for college-wide coordination
Good written and oral presentation skills
Ability to read and interpret complex regulatory and legal documents; interpret and analyze applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Ability to respond to critical matters in a professional and effective manner, and exercise discretion and sound judgment
Conducting investigations, adjustments, and compliance assessments
Compiling, analyzing, organizing, and evaluating facts and data and making appropriate recommendations based on findings
Developing training programs
Maintaining records and reports
Working effectively in a diverse community of students and employees
Using a computer and related software applications

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Develops and maintains an institutional compliance plan based on required compliance components for institutions of higher education; provides guidance on the interpretation of statutory requirements and regulations related to institutional compliance, assessment and reporting; completes assigned duties in his or her area of responsibility, including developing processes and procedures for compliance, and other research or work as may be assigned under the direction of the General Counsel.	Daily 40%
2.	Stays abreast on state and federal law and regulations related to higher education, and updates the compliance plan accordingly; evaluates pertinent data and reviews reports and policies for compliance with internal policy and external regulations.	Daily 20%
3.	Develops and facilitates training and dissemination of policy and process related to institutional compliance.	Daily 20%
5.	Prepares a variety of operational documents including a compliance matrix, operational records, and/or related documents; maintains related records and distributes information and documents as necessary.	Daily 20%
6.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.