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Working Title

Compliance Specialist

SF State University

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The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect  Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code.  The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

Appointment Type

This is a one-year probationary position.

Time Base

Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$6,000.00 - $6,250.00 Per Month ($72,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

The Compliance Specialist will perform a variety of administrative, technical and analytical duties in ORSP based on the needs of the office. Work activities include review and development of new procedures, policy research, analysis and systems development. Primary tasks will include: coordinating time and effort reporting, managing sub-recipient agreements, sub-recipient monitoring, overseeing cost-sharing projects, conducting spot/mini audits, performing data reconciliation in multiple systems (both internal and external), assisting with university audits, and overseeing document retention. The incumbent will also be assigned work in pre- and post-award as needed.

Position Information

• Oversee sub-recipient agreements and monitoring (communicate and gather documents to review from universities/organizations/institutions for which ORSP conducts business).
• Oversee cost-sharing projects (setting up projects, reconciling payroll and operating expenses, ensuring that cost sharing is recorded in a timely manner and that cost share commitment is met)
• Conduct mini audits on ORSP projects and assist with single/CSU/agency audits.
• Coordinate time and effort reports for grant funded employees (prepare documents to document percent effort grant funded employees work on projects).
• Work with Compliance Officer on the review and development of new and existing procedures
• Develop and implement systems to streamline processes, including use of online software/programs (i.e. Grants Management System, DocuSign, etc.)
• Along with Compliance Officer, provide training to GAs and PIs on research compliance topics and ORSP policies and procedures.

• Assisting with pre-award tasks during crunch times and when GAs are out of the office.
• Reviewing budgets and preparing projections.
• Managing project closeout process, including managing worklist, closing out open POs, returning surpluses, handling deficits, and initiating inactivation requests.

• Maintain internal and external databases, conducting checks in multiple systems both internal and external and to ensure compliance, tracking logs.
• Financial reconciliations including and researching and resolving issues.
• Oversee document retention process, including ongoing maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or
• evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
• Ability to perform the full range of work related to program and policy research, analysis, development, evaluation, and/or operational and fiscal analysis related to sponsored programs administration and/or compliance.
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge base to develop recommendations and conclusions
• Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to sponsored programs administration/compliance and/or other comparable administrative specialty.
• Knowledge of basic methods and procedures for research and statistical analysis and the ability to apply them.
• Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using basic mathematical formulas and spreadsheets.
• Ability to organize and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration: accounting, information systems, or decision sciences.
• Work experience may be substituted for education.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing. Understanding of federal regulations.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of common software packages; knowledge of spreadsheets and databases; ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple deadlines
• Ability to solve problems to meet needs of the project by interacting with faculty and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in order to explain business processes; ability to process a large number of time sensitive transactions/activities in a timely manner.
• General knowledge and skills in sponsored programs administration/compliance and/or foundational knowledge of higher education/public administration principles, practices, and methods.

Environmental/Physical/Special

Office of Research and Special Programs currently adheres to a hybrid work schedule with three days in our campus office and two days remote work. This schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions.  SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU).  CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.  Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.  While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so.  Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process are encouraged to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.