STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Office of Higher Education Compliance Officer

Recruitment #241031-3177SH-001

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Introduction

The State of CT, Office of Higher Education (OHE), has a job opportunity for a person who is looking to serve in a consulting role capacity to individuals and organizations that administer postsecondary occupational schools.  This position as an Office of Higher Education Compliance Officer will be responsible for monitoring postsecondary occupational schools for compliance.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

  •   NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer; meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information 
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings 
  • Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • A culture that encourages work/life balance
  •  Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Full-Time, 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Monday - Friday
  • Telework may be offered upon completion of the 6-month initial working test period.
  • Location:  450 Columbus Blvd., Downtown Hartford, easily accessible for all commuters, centrally located with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.
  • This position will require in-state travelling responsibilities.


    • THE ROLE:

    The individual in this role will be responsible for:
    • Investigating illegal schools for compliance with state statutes and regulations; 
    • Logging pertinent data into the agency database and running applicable reports;
    • Processing student record requests within allotted timeframes;
    • Notarizing documents; and,
    • Other duties as assigned.

    ABOUT US:

    In the early 1980s, the Board of Governors for Higher Education became concerned about the lack of racial and ethnic diversity among the student bodies and professional staff of the state’s public colleges and universities. Following a study of relevant demographics, the Board developed its Strategic Plan to Ensure Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Connecticut Public Higher Education as a statement of organizational policy.   In March of 1983, the state legislature incorporated the goals of the Strategic Plan within the state’s general statutes {C.G.S. Section 10a-11}.  The Plan’s goals included a desire that students who enroll and graduate from each of the public institutions of higher education are representative of the racial and ethnic diversity of the total population of the state. The State of CT Office of Higher Education (OHE) seeks to advance the promise of postsecondary education for all state residents, and to advocate on behalf of students, taxpayers, and the postsecondary schools and colleges which fall under its purview. 

    The Office of Higher Education carries out its mission by assuring that students have access to postsecondary institutions which meet the highest standards of academic quality, by administering the state’s student financial aid programs, and by serving as an information and consumer protection resource.

    Selection Plan

    TO APPLY

    • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
    • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
    • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. 
    • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
    • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
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    • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

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    IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY

    • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
    • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
    • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
    • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    CONNECT WITH US
    • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anthony Lewis, anthony.lewis@ct.gov.

    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.

    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.

    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

    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.


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