State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Office of Higher Education Compliance Officer (3177SH)

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$36.10-$45.98 Hourly / $2,887.25-$3,678.17 BiWeekly /
$75,357.00-$96,000.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of Higher Education this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of technical duties in conducting regulatory compliance audits for programs and services supported by the agency.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Higher Education Division Director or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead employees of Institutions of Higher Education and other stakeholders in the community; may lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Provides guidance and consultation to assigned program, stakeholders, other state agencies, and community organizations on policy and procedures; 
  • Conducts on-site regulatory inspections and interviews to determine initial and continuing regulatory compliance;
  • Reviews required program documentation and observes program operations; 
  • Documents all pertinent information regarding regulatory compliance;
  • Acts as liaison with state, federal and community agencies, institutions of higher education and other stakeholders to provide technical assistance and problem resolution;
  • Investigates and evaluates complaints of non-compliance, including interviews with stakeholders and institution staff;
  • Assists with the development and implementation of training initiatives for community stakeholders;
  • Assists in the development of policies and procedures;
  • Maintains compliance records and prepares comprehensive reports;
  • May assist with community-based grant program development, implementation and administration, program monitoring and assessment;
  • May attend networking events and national conferences;
  • May make presentations;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • assigned higher education programs;
    • policy and procedures related to assigned higher education programs; 
    • educational institutions and community organizations;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • maintain cooperative relationships with administrative staff of higher education institutions, other state and federal agencies and community stakeholders; 
    • determine program and provider compliance with governing statutes and regulations;
    • maintain records and prepare comprehensive written reports;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in higher education or a community service organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in education, public administration, public policy or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(09)-Education

BARGAINING UNIT

(12)-SOCIAL SERV (P-2)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

SH 23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

New job class. Item No. 24-190

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/27/2024
CLASS: 3177SH; EST: 9/27/2024; REV: 10/1/2024;