Compliance Specialist

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Nova Southeastan University (NSU) is a not‑for‑profit, independent university founded in 1964, offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, and medical and dental plans. Primary Purpose Support the university’s mission by assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive compliance program. Collaborate with various departments to ensure all operations align with federal, state, and local laws, university and system policies, and prevent, detect, and correct non‑compliance. Job Category Exempt Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Pay Basis Annually Subject to Grant Funding? No Essential Job Functions Performs compliance program evaluations and reviews. Aids in the tracking and reporting on program effectiveness and improvements. Guides compliance activities organization‑wide. Assists in executing and tracking the annual compliance workplan and reporting status. Aids in drafting and updating compliance specific policies and procedures. Tracks and communicates approved operational policies and procedures to stakeholders. Conducts risk assessments and evaluations. Aids in the monitoring and reporting of risk management activities and progress. Guides operational areas to assess impact and determine necessary actions for identified regulatory changes. Aids in the monitoring, reporting and assessment of compliance with regulatory changes. Investigates and tracks status of reported concerns or violations ensuring prompt resolution according to established turnaround time. Communicates investigation findings to relevant parties. Plans and determines scope of compliance audits. Conducts fieldwork and testing compliance controls. Documents audit findings and observations. Collects and analyzes compliance data and metrics. Prepares reports for core compliance activities to inform management and stakeholders. Tracks compliance performance against established KPIs, identifying trends and patterns in the data. Assists in investigating reported compliance concerns, gathering information, and conducting interviews. Documents investigation findings and recommendations. Performs root cause analyses of compliance deficiencies or violations. Develops and documents compliance specific corrective action plans. Monitors the effectiveness of implemented corrective action measures. Designs and develops compliance training materials. Monitors and performs audits ad hoc based on corrective action plan timelines and/or business needs. Maintains accurate compliance files, logs, and documentation. Stays informed about basic compliance standards relevant to the industry. Attends meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serves on committees. Participates in college and university committee activities as assigned. Maintains data integrity and confidentiality. Completes special projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Job Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge Customer and Personal Service – Working knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. English Language – General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language. Skills Active Listening – Proficient in giving full attention, asking questions, and not interrupting inappropriately. Speaking – Proficient in conveying information effectively. Critical Thinking – Proficient in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions. Reading Comprehension – Proficient in understanding written sentences and paragraphs. Judgment and Decision Making – Proficient in considering costs and benefits to choose appropriate actions. Writing – Proficient in communicating effectively in writing. Complex Problem Solving – Proficient in identifying complex problems and evaluating and implementing solutions. Service Orientation – Proficient in looking for ways to help people. Abilities Problem Sensitivity – Ability to recognize when something is wrong. Deductive Reasoning – Ability to apply general rules to specific problems. Inductive Reasoning – Ability to combine information to form general conclusions. Physical Requirements Speech Recognition – Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person. Speech Clarity – Must be able to speak clearly. Near Vision – Must be able to see details at close range. Work nights or weekends if required. Travel – Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing. Use of equipment such as pens, pencils, and computer keyboards. Required Certifications/Licenses None specified. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Required Experience Two (2) to four (4) years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications Compliance certification. Background Screening Required? No Safety Sensitive Position? No Pre‑Employment Conditions N/A Equal Opportunity Statement Nova Southeastan University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr