Compliance Monitor (Finance)

Position Location: Tallahassee, FL

Organizational Unit

The Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrated Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy (ISCP), which is part of the College of Education, envisions that all schools in the state of Florida and nationally will have the capacity to provide a safe, effective, and efficient environment to continuously improve the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students and to actively engage families and communities in education. The ISCP's nearly $23 million budget is derived from grants from federal, state, and private sources. It is the mission of the ISCP to implement and evaluate research-based and innovative practices in school and community settings. This is accomplished through (a) training, technical assistance, and support to key partners; (b) community-engaged research and program evaluation to inform key partners' decision making; (c) the development of research and evidence-based documents, tools, and resources to support implementation and evaluation activities; and (d) supporting the infrastructure and capacity of key partners to implement and evaluate federal and state educational policy.

Position Summary

The Compliance Monitor performs risk assessments, operational and financial monitoring of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) sub recipients in accordance with professional standards. The Compliance Monitor ensures appropriate controls exist; processes are efficient and accurate; operating procedures are in compliance with federal and state rules and regulations and best practices; identifies internal control and business process improvement strategies designed to strengthen project controls and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness; and prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations to resolve conditions noted.Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and two years of professional experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communication, Education, Adult Education, or related field from accredited university and minimum of 3 years professional training experience; or Masters in same fields with 2 years of professional training experience.

Knowledge of and experience with contracts and grant compliance requirements.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, related policies, procedures, principles and practices.

Requires: Criminal History Background Check - Level 1

Requires: Criminal History Background Check - Level 2The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Evaluates sub recipients using a risk-based approach to identify the appropriate monitoring strategy for each sub recipient. Applies the appropriate monitoring strategy to each sub recipient by conducting onsite or desktop monitoring activities. Assists sub recipients in the development of appropriate and effective corrective action plans and assists sub recipients in achieving and maintaining compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations by providing accurate and clear guidance.

Drafts reports for each monitoring activity in accordance with U.S. Department of Education (USED) and Florida Department of Education (FDOE) guidelines. Performs periodic follow-up of previously reported monitoring or audit findings to assess resolution of recommendations and determine if adequate corrective action has been implemented by sub recipients. Assists with investigations conducted by the Office of the Inspector General at the Florida Department of Education, the Auditor General and the Department of Financial Services or any other cognizant agency.

Reviews and tracks the annual sub recipient self-assessment responses, supports the development of corrective action plans, and tracks sub recipient progress in the same.

Keeps abreast of Federal and State rules, regulations and guidance pertinent to the 21st CCLC program. Responds to emerging financial and compliance issues by providing accurate guidance.

Travels to provide monitoring, conduct site visits, participate in meetings, completing tasks as required by 21st CCLC program office or Florida Department of Education (FDOE)

Other duties as assigned.