Job TitleCompliance Officer I Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Research Security Office Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: $3,392.67 - $5,161.70 per month commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: Monitors and facilitates compliance with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) regulatory and governing standards, including but not limited to laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives, as well as compliance own internal and external policies and procedures. Responsibilities: - Assists in developing, establishing, and maintaining an effective and broad-based compliance program based upon ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and procedures. - Monitors compliance with federal, state, and TAMUS regulatory standards, including, but not limited to, laws, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives, as well as compliance with internal and external policies and procedures. - Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develops a plan of action to bring any non-compliant areas into compliance. - Responds to apparent violations of policies, procedures, or other regulatory standards by recommending and participating in investigative procedures. - Assists in coordinating internal and/or external audits, including providing information requested, coordinating responses, planning and coordinating pre-audits and follow-up audits. - Oversees monitoring of policies, procedures and rules in relation to research security via compliance records, training documentation, and maintains filing system. - Formulates, maintains, and monitors a database of all rules and procedures required by the TAMUS and any additional rules and procedures needed for operations as determined by administration. - Provides reports on all compliance efforts as needed; serves on committees as needed. - Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. - Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of training and experience. - Four years of related experience in compliance programs and/or activities. Registration, Certifications, and Licenses: - Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Other Requirements: This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Thank you for your interest in employment with System Offices within The Texas A&M University System. Working for System Offices means that you would be a part of a team that provides leadership and services to The Texas A&M University System's eleven universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, and the RELLIS campus. The System Offices is headquartered in the Moore-Connally Building in College Station, Texas. However, positions are also available in other locations and are varied. So, whether you are looking for an executive, professional, technical or support position, we invite you to consider becoming part of System Offices! If you have questions, please contact us at (979) 458-6169 or email SystemOfficesEmployment@tamus.edu. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6169. Moore/Connally Building 301 Tarrow Street College Station, Texas 77840 https://goo.gl/maps/bm83p System Office has departments in other locations in the Bryan/College Station area as well as in Austin, TX and Washington D.C. Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp Season 1- Episode 3