What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
Posting Details
Position Information
Recruitment Number
1614
Number of Vacancies
1
Working Title
Compliance Specialist
Classification Title
Compliance Specialist III
Proposed Salary to be Offered
$61,500 to $63,000 / year to commensurate with experience
Appointment Percentage (Budget)
100
Position Summary
The Compliance Specialist reports to the Director of Title IX and Compliance, as part of the Office for Civil Rights and Compliance (OCRC) in the Division of Access, Belonging, and Compliance. This position monitors institutional compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) law. The Compliance Specialist will support measures to develop polices in specific compliance area(s), and create, distribute, and maintain compliance documentation.
The Compliance Specialist will also create, distribute, and maintain compliance training programs to ensure compliance with policies and/or laws and regulations overseen by the OCRC. The person in this role will review incident reports and complaints to determine whether the allegations meet institution criteria of discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation.
The person in this role may independently investigate and assist in the resolution of complex, sensitive and high-profile situations. Under the guidance of legal counsel at the University of Wisconsin System Administration, the Compliance Specialist may also recommend corrective measures in instances of non-compliance.
The Compliance Specialist will also create, distribute, and maintain compliance training programs to ensure compliance with policies and/or laws and regulations overseen by the OCRC. The person in this role will review incident reports and complaints to determine whether the allegations meet institution criteria of discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation.
The person in this role may independently investigate and assist in the resolution of complex, sensitive and high-profile situations. Under the guidance of legal counsel at the University of Wisconsin System Administration, the Compliance Specialist may also recommend corrective measures in instances of non-compliance.
Position Type
Staff/Administrative
Pay Basis
Annual
FLSA
Exempt
Contingent Upon Funding
No
Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?
No
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, student affairs, public policy, government, legal studies or other compliance related discipline required.
- Experience in adhering to state and federal laws, guidelines, and policy related to compliance with Title II, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement complex policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, equality, and integrity when working to resolve complex and private matters associated with institutional, state, and federal laws and policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, student affairs, public policy, government or legal studies or other compliance related discipline.
- 3 years of experience in adhering to state and federal laws, guidelines, and policy related to compliance with Title II, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX.
- Experiences with the student and employee populations in higher education settings, and ability to contribute to the University’s commitment to the individualized needs of students and the campus community.
- Experience overseeing investigations and facilitating training.
- Experience using confidential reporting platforms.
- Proficient in website editing.
Physical Demands
Reasonable Accommodations
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013.
Working conditions and environment
Office setting
Miscellaneous Information
Information about your Benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40% to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
Your benefits add an additional 40% to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
- paid vacation for 12-month positions.
- excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
- paid holidays and sick days.
- after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
- benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).
With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan.
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse. Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/
Civil Rights and Compliance Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring faculty and staff that are qualified and broadly trained. UWL, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is committed to fostering an environment that embraces inclusive excellence and equitable treatment of all parties. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Inclusive excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring faculty and staff that are qualified and broadly trained. UWL, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is committed to fostering an environment that embraces inclusive excellence and equitable treatment of all parties. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Inclusive excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.
Redbook Position
Yes
Division/College
Diversity and Inclusion
Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit
The Division of Access, Belonging, & Compliance is committed to fostering a strong sense of community where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive. The division fosters leadership development and advocacy programming that empowers faculty, staff, and students to pursue the Wisconsin Idea and succeed in a complex global society. The Division includes the following departments: Center for Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement, Disability Resource Center, McNair Scholars, Office of Multicultural Student Services, Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, Pride Center, Student Support Services, Title IX, and Youth Protections.
Duties/Responsibilities
These are the job duties required for the position.
Responsibility Statement
Receive, review, and investigate complaints of discrimination and harassment
Duties to Support Responsibility
- Completes investigations including interviews, document reviews, and report preparation and writing specific to complex, sensitive, and high-profile discrimination complaints filed with the Institution.
- Assesses allegation criteria, reviews complaints, and communicates pertinent investigation activity and information to affiliated stakeholders.
- Provides consultative services to affiliated entities regarding ongoing investigations.
- Collaborates with legal counsel at the University of Wisconsin System Administration to adhere to legal requests and negotiate resolutions.
Responsibility Statement
Advise and train hiring units on effective ways to recruit qualified applicant pools
Duties to Support Responsibility
- Create and deliver trainings in hiring for administrators, search and screen committees, and others as deemed appropriate concerning EEO concepts and principles, procedures in the recruitment process, and the development of recruiting strategies to encourage qualified applicant pools.
- Work with hiring authorities and search and screen committees and panels to approve interviewing materials and processes, in accordance with EEO law.
- Work with hiring authorities and search and screen committees and panels to approve candidates selected for hire, in accordance with EEO law.
- Develop, monitor, and communicate the university’s commitment to the EEO program and goals.
Responsibility Statement
Serve as a subject matter expert to unit leadership regarding unit operations and functions
Duties to Support Responsibility
- Develop, arrange, and conduct educational programming and training for faculty, staff, and students aimed at identifying and preventing discriminatory treatment in conjunction with
- Create and disseminate informational materials associated with federal, state, and university policies and laws associated with Equal Employment Opportunities .
- Assist departments and units in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs that address the retention and tenure of qualified faculty and staff in compliance with federal and state laws.
- Facilitate the exit interview process related to Title VI and employees in a protected class, who are resigning or who have been terminated, in coordination with Human Resources.
- Complies with and responds to internal and external data requests.
Responsibility Statement
Other duties as assigned
Duties to Support Responsibility
- Serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
- Participate in Access, Belonging, and Compliance Divisional work as assigned.
- Serve on university committees and working groups as assigned by the Compliance Director.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
03/28/2025
Continuous Recruitment
Yes
Continuous Recruitment First Review Date
04/12/2025
Close Date
Special Instructions
Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.
Position Contact Name
Monica Yang
Position Contact Email
myang@uwlax.edu
Salary : $61,500 - $63,000
