Compliance Specialist - Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance

Georgia Southern University is the states largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southerns reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

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Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance

Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance. The Compliance Specialist supports the administration, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of university-wide compliance programs and initiatives. This position assists with program operations, training, communications, reporting, documentation, data management, stakeholder support, and assessment activities related to assigned compliance programs, including the Clery Act, Programs Serving Minors, and the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) program.

This role also supports digital compliance tools, departmental web resources, and policy maintenance. The Compliance Specialist exercises independent judgment within established guidelines, collaborates with university stakeholders, maintains cross-functional knowledge across assigned program areas, and contributes to the effectiveness, sustainability, and continuous improvement of compliance programs across the institution, with the capacity to adapt and assume responsibility for evolving compliance needs.

• Assist in the administration, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of assigned compliance and risk management programs and initiatives, including Clery, Programs Serving Minors (including registration software management, procedural support, and registration follow-ups), RoPA, and other institutional compliance activities
• Coordinate, develop, maintain, and deliver compliance-related training materials, communications, educational resources, and awareness initiatives to support program requirements and stakeholder engagement
• Maintain compliance-related records, documentation, reports, files, supporting materials, departmental websites, and policy library resources in accordance with university requirements, regulatory expectations, and established procedures
• Collect, maintain, review, and support compliance-related data, reporting activities, metrics, assessments, and program tracking efforts to support operational effectiveness and decision-making
• Provide guidance, assistance, and customer support to faculty, staff, students, and program participants regarding compliance-related processes, procedures, software platforms, requirements, resources, and general operational needs
• Monitor and research regulatory developments, emerging compliance requirements, and risk trends related to assigned program areas to support program updates
• Coordinate and support site visits, reviews, monitoring activities, and follow-up efforts, while identifying opportunities for operational improvement and enhancement of compliance processes, training, and program resources
• Support special projects, program development activities, assessments, institutional policy or code of conduct reviews, and cross-functional initiatives, while performing other compliance, risk management, and administrative duties as assigned to support program operations, managerial functions, and university objectives

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University, Board of Regents, and other standards governing higher education institutions and requirements.

$22.36 - $24.04 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Familiarity with commonly accepted assessment practices

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as August 18, 2026.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon and throughout employment.

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation  
• Work generally performed in an office environment  
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours  
• Travel may be required 

• Position of Trust + Education