State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Higher Education Compliance Officer (3177SH)

$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 Lead Compliance Officer 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

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Office of Higher Education Compliance Officer in salary grade SH 23 approved effective September 27, 2024. (Revised to implement the P-2 OJE/SCOPE Study Stipulated Agreement.) Item No. 26-015 

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/12/2024
CLASS: 3177SH; EST: 7/12/2024; REV: 3/20/2026;