Compliance Specialist

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. 

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Purpose of the Position:

The Compliance Specialist evaluates the validity of high school credentials and maintains the Proof of Graduation list for the organization. This role also supports federal regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring accurate and timely submissions for IPEDS Surveys, Consumer Information, Student Right to Know disclosures, Campus Security disclosures and other regulatory reports as needed.

What you’ll do:  

1. Validate Secondary School Credentials: Review and determine if secondary schools, including high schools, GED programs, or home schools, are valid, accredited, and meet all internal and external requirements for a high school diploma or equivalent for purposes of receipt of federal student aid.
2. Maintain Proof of Graduation List: Keep an updated list of all reviewed high schools, GED programs, and home schools.
3. Resolve Transcript Validation Inquiries: Respond to tickets and resolve inquiries related to transcript validation.
4. Audit Graduation Documents: Audit proof of graduation (“POG”) or equivalent documents collected by the Student Finance POG Team.
5. Assist with Other Audits: Provide support during other internal and external audits.
6. Reviews marketing materials: Review materials generated for external use for compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policy and procedures.
7. Support Compliance Department: Assist the Compliance Department and the organization as needed to support its compliance processes.
8. Investigate and Resolve Issues: Investigate and resolve matters, sometimes sensitive and/or confidential.
9. Communicate Compliance Requirements: Effectively communicate compliance requirements to students and staff and escalate compliance concerns within the Compliance Department.
10. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Career Level Expectations:

• Experienced role that applies practical knowledge of job area.
• Works independently with general supervision.
• Proactively handles difficult problems.
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
• Desire for growth and professional development.

Required Skills/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal honesty and integrity with a demonstrated commitment to ethics, morals, legal business practices and standards.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.

Compliance: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of and carefully follow all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations, and internal policies and procedures.   
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: 

• This is a full-tim