New job Compliance Specialist in Connecticut

Post University is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our growing team.

POST UNIVERSITY’S STORY:
Post University is a world class, non-traditional learning institution with over 100 years’ rich tradition in making career goals and aspirations become a reality for countless students from across the United States and over 40 different countries. Our growth history is based on retaining passionate professionals who treat students and each other with amazing service. Our business model is simple – “We Make It Personal!”, “ We CARE!”

The Post success story is based on our daily journey wherein each associate lives, thinks and behaves “outside the box” of traditional solutions or cultures. Post University is a family of the best and brightest trail blazers, inspired by our routine way of life – bold, disruptive and fun! We are singularly focused difference makers in the classroom, in the communities we serve, and the non-profit charities we support!

JOB SUMMARY:
The Compliance Specialist (CS) is responsible for assisting the compliance department in performing auditing functions for all departments within the University.

Duties include:

• Auditing:
  • student admissions, academic and finance files
  • student system of record reporting
  • customer service phone calls for compliance (Enrollment team, Student Accounts)
• Maintain Compliance Department “Compliance Book”
• Assist in student complaint investigations and other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attention to detail
• Effective communications
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Possess basic understanding of federal student aid processes, government policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Possess basic understanding of Admissions, Registrar, Advising, Academics, Student Account functions.
• Understand R2T4 and Quality Assurance functions

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education, experience or training can be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience in a higher education position such as admissions, tuition planning and/or student finance preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in rules and regulations
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with associates at all levels of the University.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement assigned responsibilities and to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a high volume environment with interruptions.
• Skilled in communicating respectfully, sensitively and effectively with people at various levels within an organization.
• Ability to work in a team oriented, objective focused environment.
• Must have excellent PC skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet applications and database software.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use tact and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Current hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday as needed.