Quality Compliance Associate

Working Title Quality Compliance Associate Role Title Prog Admin Specialist I Role Code 19211-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 28000679 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Finance Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $75,000 - $85,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule M-F-8:30am-5:00pm, General Description Sensitive Position No Job Description This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period. * Duties And Tasks Coordinate and administer the College’s Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Program, including monitoring, validation, reporting, and closure activities. The Quality Compliance Associate is responsible for monitoring corrective actions resulting from internal audits, compliance reviews, external oversight activities, and management assessments to ensure remediation efforts are appropriately implemented, supported by sufficient evidence, and sustained over time. The position maintains quality documentation standards, performs compliance monitoring activities, develops management reports and dashboards, and assists stakeholders in understanding and meeting institutional compliance expectations. The position serves as a liaison between auditors, process owners, and external stakeholders to facilitate corrective action implementation, monitor progress toward remediation goals, and promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the College. The Quality Compliance Associate works collaboratively across all business lines to support compliance with institutional policies and procedures, internal control standards, external oversight requirements, and established ICQA quality management practices. Maintain and enhance quality management processes, documentation standards, and promote Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, metrics, and trend analyses to support management decision-making and risk oversight. Identify recurring deficiencies, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement and standardization. Promote awareness and understanding of ICQA requirements, CAP expectations, and quality standards. Provide guidance, training, and support to stakeholders regarding CAP requirements, quality standards, documentation expectations, and compliance obligations. Support institutional readiness for audits, reviews, assessments, and external oversight activities. Assist with special projects, risk assessments, process reviews, and other initiatives supporting the mission of ICQA. KSAs Knowledge of quality management principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and document control practices Knowledge of internal controls, corrective action planning, compliance monitoring, and risk management concepts. Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP), records management, and quality assurance methodologies. Ability to evaluate corrective action evidence and determine whether remediation efforts sufficiently address identified deficiencies Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop meaningful reports and dashboards. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent recommendations Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels. Minimum Work Experience Experience with ISO Quality Management systems (QMS) and lean methodologies. Experience in quality assurance, compliance, internal audit, risk management, records management, or a related field. Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, monitoring, or validating corrective action plans, compliance programs, internal control activities, quality management processes, or continuous improvement initiatives. Experience in evaluating effectiveness, identifying deficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and monitoring remediation efforts through resolution. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or improving new programs, processes, governance frameworks, compliance initiatives, quality management systems, or other organizational improvement efforts. Additional Considerations Experience organizing technical information to document standards, rules, SOPs, and handbooks Experience with reporting tools and document management systems. Experience with data analytics and report generation. Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications. Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel Maybe required to travel between NOVA campuses as per business need. Posting Number CLS_4582P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/14/2026 Job Close Date 08/03/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website Contact Name Email Phone Number Additional Information Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers. At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College . NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at . The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports. Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. 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