University of Missouri-Columbia hiring Compliance Specialist I (Access Control) in Columbia, Missouri, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

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Job DescriptionThe University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking a Compliance Specialist I to support the Access Control function. This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated activities related to access authorization, background screening, and badging.

This position will assist with the day-to-day operations of MURR Access Control, including completion of daily tasks associated with background checks, and maintaining compliance with NRC regulations. This position will engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and will report to the Senior Director of Central Services.

Key Duties Performed by This Position Will Include

• Perform background checks including criminal, education, employment, and other facets, as required by Federal Regulations, aligned with MURR policies and procedures, and consistent with University and Federal guidelines as they pertain to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
• Obtain fingerprints, send them to the FBI and NRC, and document the results.
• Maintain associated databases, records, and documentation as required by regulations.
• Ensure compliance policies and procedures (and other forms/procedures) are appropriately revised, routed, documented, and archived as required by Federal Law, using approved MURR procedures and coordinating with appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage facility-wide access for employees, site partners, campus support, guests, and others by ensuring appropriate training and other prerequisites are completed.
• Assist the front desk by providing back-up support.
• Ensure facility access for badged personnel and visitors is conducted in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain and audit a log of all physical facility keys.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will be persuasive communicators with exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment university values in their activities.

Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM

Minimum QualificationsAssociate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building
• MS Office proficiency
• Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity
• Notary public or ability to obtain
• Commitment to being customer centric by focusing efforts on meeting needs of internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate by building partnerships and working productively with others to meet shared objectives

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: Compliance Specialist I

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Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values CommitmentWe value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.