Compliance Specialist

University of Mississippi • Lexington, MA

8d • $51,605 - $77,397 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a leading public research institution dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. The Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance is seeking a Compliance Specialist to serve as the primary contact for a specific compliance program. This role involves creating and classifying reports, issuing communications, maintaining manuals and public information, supporting training initiatives, and handling administrative tasks to ensure adherence to institutional rules and external laws/regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Required)
• Relevant experience
• No Experience Required
• Not Required

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (J.D., Master's in relevant area, etc.)
• Direct experience conducting investigations related to policy or legal compliance.
• Cover letter articulating particular interest in this role.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for a specific compliance program.
• Creates and classifies reports.
• Issues communications.
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of manuals and public information.
• Supports training on compliance program.
• Completes unit administrative paperwork in support of a specific compliance program to ensure compliance with institutional rules and/or laws/regulations.
• Assists in managing compliance with Title IX.
• Plays a key role in ensuring compliant processes related to how EORC manages complaints and resolution processes.
• Assists in conducting investigations as needed.
• Executes ongoing investigations under the University's Title IX or Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Misconduct policies.
• Prioritizes Title IX compliance work.
• Assists in managing Title VI and Title VII investigations and training as needed.
• Offers training to relevant campus partners and students.
• Assists in investigations and resolution processes.
• Ensures students receive relevant accommodations and supportive measures.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons.
• Compliance with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity.
• Does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
• Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level