Job Information
Texas A&M University Compliance Officer I in College Station, Texas
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:
-Assists the AgriLife Ethics and Compliance Director in the review, interpretation, implementation and update of System and AgriLife rules, procedures, and college guidelines.
-Acts as the AgriLife Rule Coordinator: tracking all rules, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure that timely reviews, revisions, and updates are completed by subject matter experts for the regular 5-year review or when warranted by System policy/regulation changes or internal process changes.
-Responsible for drafting new AgriLife rules and procedures as required by System or at the request of the Ethics and Compliance Director or AgriLife leadership.
-Assists with developing and accessing compliance programs. Interprets departmental policies, rules, regulations, and ensure they are followed.
-Serves as the designated AgriLife Records Retention Officer: serves as the contact for records retention needs. Liaison with unit Retention Coordinators on destruction forms and retention schedule needs. Work with the System Office of General Counsel as needed.
-Serves as the backup to the AgriLife Public Information Officer: Complies and organizes data associated with such requests. Works with the System Office of General Counsel as needed.
-Coordinates with Ethics and Compliance staff to draft, review, edit, and publish office news, website and training content.
-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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and coordinate with colleagues at all levels within the organization.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of Federal Regulations, Texas State Statutes, Texas A&M System Policies and Regulations, Texas A&M University Rules and SAP’s, Texas A&M AgriLife Rules, Procedures and Guidelines.
Knowledge of Texas A&M System process of policy and rule drafting, review and revision.
-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 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
