Risk and Compliance Coordinator

Job Title

Risk and Compliance Coordinator

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Environmental Health and Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Risk & Compliance Coordinator, under general supervision of the Director of Risk Management & Safety, ensures compliance with Federal, State and/or System regulations provides assistance and administrative support to management in the areas of Risk Management Review, Risk Management Advisory, Enterprise Risk Management, Audit Liaison, Purchasing and Invoicing, and/or Worker’s Compensation Programs. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Position is located at the Stephenville campus with work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate which may include after hours, weekends, and/or holidays. May be required to travel to satellite campuses.

Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining records of compliance activities, preparing reports for management and coordinating with internal and external auditors.

• Manages and Serves as primary Human Resource liaison for workers’ compensation claims.

• Assists management in the annual review and revision of the Enterprise Risk Management plan as necessary due to changing circumstances and priorities.

• Assists in coordinating all internal and external audits, including providing information requested, coordinating responses, planning and coordinating pre-audits and follow-up audits.

• Reviews and evaluates submission of special events, including but not limited to, Student Events, Programs for Minors, Summer Camps, Study Abroad, etc. to ensure compliance with university rules, policies and insurance requirements

• Maintains comprehensive manuals, guides, checklists, presentations, procedures, and policies for Risk Management & Safety programs

• Coordinates office records retention and maintains office references and resources materials.

• Provides expert level Risk Management and Compliance training and administrative functions.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience in administration, program management, or risk and compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with people at all levels of an organization, manage multiple projects and priorities with deadlines, respond quickly to changing situations, and work well under pressure while maintaining individual and team effectiveness.

• Exceptional problem-solving and time-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and foster a teamwork atmosphere.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to applicable laws/statues/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of sensitive information.

Preferred

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of Texas Department of Insurance policies and guidelines

• Knowledge of Texas Department Health Service policies and guidelines

Other requirements

Work may require after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

May be required to travel to satellite campuses.

Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS OF POSITION:

Conduct is expected to be professional and courteous. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner which promotes and is consistent with the intrinsic goals of Tarleton State University.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $44,000 to $55,550.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.