Job Title:

Director of University Compliance Location:

Albany State Rec. Location Regular/Temporary:

Regular Full/Part Time:

Full-Time Job ID:

285663 About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment. Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111. Job Summary

The Director of University Compliance provides leadership and oversight for all institutional compliance, which includes the campus-wide functions of Compliance, Institutional Equity, and Risk Management Initiatives. The position ensures Albany State University (ASU) is compliant in meeting our university obligations and responsibilities and is proactive, responsive, and collaborative in providing an effective compliance program for faculty, staff, and students. The Director of University Compliance will practice a collegial approach to advising colleagues on compliance with University System of Georgia and ASU policies and procedures and state and federal laws.They will also work to ensure best practices in all compliance programs that serve our students, faculty, and staff.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to handle and oversee a broad range of assignments such as:

Provides leadership and oversight to all university compliance functions.

Oversees the development and implementation of university-wide education, initiatives, monitoring, training, and outreach related to the campus compliance program, including (but not limited to) the Clery Act, and local, state, and federal ordinances and statutes.

Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and codes of conduct by evaluating and initiating investigative techniques.

Develops, oversees, and evaluates a system for uniformly handling such violations.

Ensures thorough and timely investigations.

Ensures that the compliance programs throughout the University are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Serves as the designated Ethics Officer and assists the University official responsible for coordinating responses to open records requests.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skilled in developing and implementing compliance-related policies, procedures, educational programs, and training.

Strong presentation and facilitation skills, as well as the ability to adapt those skills to various audiences.

Demonstrated work history of learning new technology and stay up-to-date with emerging office technologies.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter

Resume

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrated successful leadership of a comprehensive institutional compliance program.

Experience in higher education, experience leading compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal and state guidelines including knowledge of tenure and other faculty personnel issues and working with highly confidential and sensitive issues.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.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 . Institutional Values

Excellence We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment. Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have: * a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage * a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle * a successful pre-employment drug test Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

Other Information

Physical Requirements:

Standard Working Conditions

Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.

Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.

Physically able to remain seated, frequently to continuously.

Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.

Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties, including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities, including extensive wrist and hand movement.