Risk Compliance Analyst

Department: VP Finance

Location: Hybrid - remote & on-site

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

Theideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community andhave a desire and ability to work with a diverse population. This position isresponsible for the integration of risk management, governance, public safety,and compliance activities. This position routinely communicates with thepresident and senior leadership as an independent and objective body thatreviews and evaluates issues/concerns within the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for directing a risk assessment and analysis program, including facilitating discussion to identify risk and develop strategies to mitigate or manage risk within acceptable levels;
• Provide effective oversight and work closely with departments to develop, implement, and maintain an effective and broad-based compliance program designed to monitor, detect, and prevent areas of non-compliance;
• Monitor and assess internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, identify areas of risk and recommend improvements to mitigate potential violations;
• Recommend corrective action when necessary to fully meet compliance regulations. Specific areas of compliance include the following: academic programs, campus police; disability services, emergency preparedness, environmental health and safety, financial aid, fiscal services, governance, human resources, and information privacy and security;
• Implement and manage a Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) platform;
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with outsourcing to third-party vendors, suppliers, contractors, or partners;
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating institutional policies to ensure compliance and alignment with best practices;
• Communicate policy changes and provide training to employees to ensure awareness and compliance;
• Manage and update the compliance calendar to ensure timely adherence to all regulatory deadlines and reporting requirements;
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect MassBay's core values when interacting with members of the MassBay community;
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Commitment toEquity:

• Support MassBay's commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College's strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
• Support MassBay's commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Accounting, or related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of three years of relevant experience;
• Progressive understanding and command of technological best practices for a college compliance analyst;
• Knowledge and understanding of FERPA, state and federal regulations, and other applicable laws;
• Experience documenting business processes and procedures;
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and quality;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, meet ongoing deadlines, and perform all essential functions of the position;
• Commitment to the community college mission and serving the needs of first generation and traditionally underserved populations;
• Commitment to embracing diversity and serving the needs of a diverse population, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
• Master's degree in business or related field from an accredited institution;
• Professional certification, e.g., CRM, CCEP, CIA, CFE;
• Experience in the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management and/or compliance program;
• Understanding of applicable laws, regulations, industry standards and related compliance issues;
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of shared governance and transparency;
• Ability to develop effective and respectful working relationships with all levels of the college community;
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and competing demands;
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong collaborative skills, and proficiency in oral and written communication;
• Database management skills;
• Demonstrated experience working in higher education.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $90,000- $100,000 annual salary

As a Massachusetts State Employee, youare offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: Non Unit Professional

Application Deadline: December 2, 2024, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College isan affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or relatedconditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College'sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the EqualEmployment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department ofEducation's Office for Civil Rights.