Compliance Officer I

Job Title

Compliance Officer I

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Research Compliance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who We Are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Compliance Officer I 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. This position primarily focuses on Financial Conflicts of Interest but will also involve Export Controls, Research Security, and related areas of compliance.

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 faculty and staff with completion of external employment and financial conflict of interest disclosures.
• Provides training and coordination for Huron disclosure system.
• Supervisor responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

What we need:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in compliance programs and/or activities.
  
  

What is helpful:

• Related experience in compliance programs and/or activities.
• Experience in conflicts of interest, research security, export controls, research administration, research compliance, or related areas.
  
  

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.
  
  

Preferred Certifications:

• Certifications relevant to conflicts of interest, research security, export controls, research administration, research compliance, or related areas.
  
  

Work Location:

• RELLIS Campus – Bryan, TX.
  
  

About Research Compliance

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Research Compliance facilitates and assists faculty and staff in complying with federal and state laws and regulations and Texas A&M System policies and regulations in the areas of research security, export controls, foreign influence vulnerabilities, conflicts of interest, and consulting and external employment disclosures. We also work with the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the areas of animal use, biohazards, and human subject research.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
  
  

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest
  
  

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
• Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
• Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.
  
  

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
  
  

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.