Compliance Specialist

Georgia Southern University
United States, Georgia, Statesboro
Mar 13, 2025
Compliance Specialist Job ID: 282153 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA Department Information Office of Research Integrity Job Summary This position coordinates, monitors, and evaluates support for a variety of research related institutional expectations and responsibilities to ensure compliance policies and procedures are aligned with federal, state regulations as well as University and University system research, policy and procedure; provides strategic advice, recommendations and compliance related oversight to various units or departments to ensure research compliance and support safe and ethical research best practice. Responsibilities Coordinate and maintain accurate schedules, documentation and databases to support compliance activities and conclusions Maintain a master calendar of federal, state, agency reporting dates and deadlines. Maintain and coordinate with departments and primary faculty to maintain university permits and obligations to include coordination of reports, approvals and deadlines to ensure requirements are met Assist in assessment of compliance readiness of various University areas at Division, department or unit level by working collaboratively with operational leaders; Develop and streamline procedures to promote compliance and efficiency Coordinate and manage intake review processes for compliance committee applications; Provide consultation and guidance to researchers to assist with submission processes and compliance review facilitation Work independently to evaluate and interpret submissions to assure completion while determining risk and compliance with regulations and ethical best practices Provide operational support for compliance committees, including development of regulatory compliant meeting documentation and general compliance tracking Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree Required Experience Three (3) or more years of related work experience Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Progressive responsibilities in an academic, research, or other complex environment Preferred Experience Five (5) or more years of experience, with two years of compliance or audit experience Supervisory experience Proposed Salary $22.36 - $29.95 per hour This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis. Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover Letter Two (2) Professional References Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position Facilitate and nurture positive relationships with administrators, faculty and staff Develop and deliver presentations to individuals or groups Adaptable and self-motivated Incorporate changing rules, procedures, and policies promptly Maintain confidentiality Prioritize and delegate tasks to direct reports and others KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills Develop and deliver presentations to individuals or groups Demonstrated creative problem-solving and project management skills Apply Before Date April 23, 2025 Application review may begin on March 18, 2025. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947. Other Information Work is generally performed in an office environment Occasional travel Workweek occasionally extends beyond 40 hours to evenings and weekends Subject to long periods of sitting and keying data into a system Background Check Position of Trust + Education To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=282153&PostingSeq=1 jeid-2356f4dacd200b419c3e5cbf9ecb85ac