Coordinator​/Compliance Support Services

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Compliance Support Services at CMU supports the university’s state and federal compliance requirements in the delivery of educational activities. This includes researching relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines and applying these requirements to university compliance activities. A strong sense of professional curiosity and the desire to complete matters professionally and thoroughly will contribute to success in this position. The Coordinator will use high‑level organizational and critical thinking skills to assist in accomplishing compliance matters such as state authorization, professional certification/licensure, military, and university accreditation.

In addition, this role may assist in coordinating contracts, agreements, MOUs and MOAs that contribute to the delivery of education and education‑related activities in Michigan and beyond.

• Bachelor’s degree or (4) years equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• One (1) year of professional/administrative work experience preferably related to compliance, regulatory, or contractual functions.
• Demonstrated success in coordinating special projects under limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and effectively use university systems and software.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Must present a positive, professional, and credible image.
• Ability to work full‑time from the designated on‑site work location during standard 8 a.m.–5 p.m. office hours.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Professional work experience in a legal or regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, state and federal regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, a non‑traditional, higher education environment.
• Knowledge of specific software and/or mainframe/systems skills including Excel, Access, Visio, SIS, SAP, FRS, and Document Imaging.

• Assists in the research of relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines and applying these requirements to university compliance activities.
• Anticipates broader impacts and proposes solutions and actions as appropriate.
• Assists with preparation and maintenance of various reports related to university compliance items
• Supports reporting for state authorization, professional licensure disclosures, new and changing academic programs, and scheduled reports on a monthly, quarterly, annual, and bi‑annual basis.
• Assists in the research, collection, and organization of data necessary to support compliance for educational program delivery, including licensure applications and state authorization documents.
• Compiles and analyzes relevant data into digestible, easy‑to‑understand reports and spreadsheets.
• Assists with military compliance through data collection, report‑building/maintenance, and other support activities as needed.
• Coordinates and conducts training for relevant staff and academic partners regarding applicable compliance requirements and initiatives.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to facilitate compliance and completion of requirements pursuant to established guidelines and practices.
• Assists with professional certification/licensure matters in collaboration with academic partners, including appropriate documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Serves as the first line of review to proofread accuracy of compliance documents before submission.
• Assists in coordinating contracts, agreements, MOUs and MOAs that contribute to the delivery of education and education‑related activities.
• Handles special projects and assignments as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‑based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.