• Compliance Officer I

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Compliance Officer I

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Administrative Services Staff

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    About Texas A&M AgriLife

    Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Research

    + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M Forest Service

    + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

     

    As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

     

    Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

    Position Information

    We are seeking a Compliance Officer I who monitors and facilitates compliance program with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) regulatory and governing standards, including but not limited to laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, and directives, as well as compliance with AgriLife rules and procedures.

    Responsibilities:

    + In consultation with the Ethics and Compliance Director and AgriLife leadership, develop compliance plans, mitigation reports, quarterly reports and submitting to SECO and other offices as appropriate.

    + Management Review Team: serves as a member of the team traveling to Research and Extension centers. Reviews administrative and fiscal processes and conducts physical security assessments.

    + Coordinate with the Ethics and Compliance Lead Investigator to conduct complaint investigations regarding fraud, waste, and abuse.

    + Serves as an audit liaison: attend audit meetings, review audit responses and conduct Management Advisory Reviews prior to, during, and as post-audit activity. Follow up to ensure implementation of audit recommendations.

    + Works with the Special Projects Coordinator and EHS to maintain effective and compliant Emergency Management Plans and Business Continuity Plans for off campus locations.

    + Assists the Research Compliance program area in management, monitoring, and training.

    + 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.

    + 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 with developing and accessing compliance programs. Interprets departmental policies, rules, regulations, and ensures they are followed.

    + Assists AgriLife Administrative Services in the implementation and update of System and AgriLife polices, rules and procedures.

    + Other duties as required.

     

    Required Education and Experience:-Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.-Four years of related experience in administration, program management, risk and compliance, or a related field.

     

    Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:-Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

     

    -Strong verbal and written communication skills.

     

    -Ability to travel 5-10% of the fiscal year.

     

    -Effective problem-solver with conflict resolution and investigative skills.-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

    Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    TAMUS structure, Maestro, FAMIS, CircuiTree, AggieBuy, Concur, Huron, etc.

     

    What You Need to Know

     

    Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

     

    Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedule and remote work may be available for this position, pending employee eligibility requirements are met in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.

     

    Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

     

    When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

    In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packing including the following:

    + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

    + Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

     

    Applicant Instructions

     

    Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

    Required Documents

    CV/ Resume

     

    Cover letter

     

    List of references

     

    Certifications/ additional documentation

     

    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.