FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Compliance Coordinator - FERPA/Student Conduct.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position reports to the Chief Legal Affairs Officer. This position has a primary focus on student and employee misconduct. Collaborates with other departments (e.g. Student Affairs, Campus Safety) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution, and to assist as needed. Also, assists with cross-departmental risk assessment activities to identify, track and report potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigates student and employee misconduct cases related to allegations of Title IX, VAWA and
EEO and, as assigned, other student code of conduct and employee misconduct concerns.
• Prepares and generates drafts of legal documents.
• Assists with implementing the university's legislative strategic priorities.
• Performs in-depth research and reports on regulations and legal and political issues affecting
higher education, 1890 research institutions, HBCUs, and regional and statewide agriculture and
economic affairs.
• Implements the policies and procedures of the university's Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA)
• Testifies, as required, at university disciplinary and fact-finding hearings.
• Serves as a key member of the Clery Committee and, in partnership with Campus Safety, ensures
the university meets the reporting and emergency notification mandates of the Act.
• Participates on relevant committees, task forces, and projects.
• Collaborates with other departments (e.g. Student Affairs, Campus Safety) to direct compliance
issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution, and to assist as needed.
• In partnership with the Director of Human Resources, the Disability Coordinator and the Dean of
Students, assists in resolving issues related to equal access and employment opportunities.
• Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other divisions to remain
abreast of all compliance activities and identify trends.
• Assists with cross-departmental risk assessment activities to identify, track and report to
leadership potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk.
• Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep senior management and
the university system office informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
• Assists in working with the Human Resources Department and others as appropriate, to develop an
effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new
employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.
• Assists in monitoring the performance of the Compliance Program and relates activities on a
continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.
• Other projects/duties as assigned and general support for Legal and Government Affairs
Department.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current and emerging legislation, issues, or trends as related to this
position.
• Knowledge of Open Record Act and Freedom of Information Act requirements.
• Knowledge of procedural processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of institutional practices.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in examining operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing/implementing
new strategies and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field and three (3) years of related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctorate degree and more than three (3) years of related experience.