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.