MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE OFFICER I
In New Jersey, Management Compliance Officer I is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY 2027 range lands between $83,582 and $122,832.
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Management Compliance Officer I is used at one independent authority, Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Student Assistance Authority | 2 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the general supervision of the Director or Assistant Director, Management Compliance Unit, supervises and conducts compliance and program reviews of the various activities and/or programs that are the responsibility of the Unit or performs difficult management studies; does related work as required. Performs special academic studies as required by Chancellor, or subcommittees of the Board of Higher Education.
Examples of work
May lead a team of Management Compliance officers in field investigations. Supervises and makes field and office compliance reviews and prepares reports thereof. Reviews are regularly scheduled or special management requests and include examinations of Higher Education financial reports or the review of compliance with applicable laws and regulations, efficiency and economy of operations, or effectiveness in achieving program results as established by the Board of Higher Education and/or the Department of Higher Education. Has major responsibility for problem solving during audits; personally reviews complex problems encountered by Management Compliance Officers in the review of college programs and policies. Consults with other Department offices to resolve issues pertaining to academic policies and standards affecting one or more of the higher education institutions. Assists in organizing the workplan for the Unit and in developing methods for conducting audits. Prepares financial and other reports based upon secondary data and related reports. Reviews all relevant draft legislation, new and existing laws, regulations and procedures and makes recommendations for changes to insure and strengthen management and fiscal control. Interprets data from independent reports and prepares reports thereof. Corresponds with officials of appropriate State Agencies, Community Colleges and private colleges and universities. Assists in the development of compliance programs and procedures and reviews prior findings and recommendations to determine new areas to be covered in audits. Trains personnel in proper auditing and compliance procedures and methods for the various types of reviews performed. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively evaluating employees. Supervises the maintenance of essential records and files.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Wide knowledge of the principles and practices of public management, especially such areas as budgeting, finance and analysis of operations. Wide knowledge of the principles and methods of accounting and auditing and their application to auditing problems. Ability to acquire wide knowledge of Title 9 of the New Jersey Administrative Code and its application to the Department of Higher Education institutions and agencies. Ability to direct and coordinate analytical studies, program evaluations and research projects. Ability to conduct special academic studies for the Chancellor and subcommittees of the Board of Higher Education. Ability to supervise and evaluate subordinate staff. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply laws and regulations to specific situations. Ability to work with individuals within the higher education system and to coordinate policies, plans and activities. Ability to analyze and evaluate fiscal and program data and to determine appropriate recommendations for action. Ability to develop procedures in the effective selection of review assignments. Ability to supervise the preparation of auditing, financial and other reports. Ability to prepare reports on procedural matters with clear and accurate findings and sound recommendations including appropriate techniques and schedules. Ability to lead a team of Management Compliance Officers in the conduct of field investigations. Ability to resolve complex problems with minimal disruption of relationships with college and administrative personnel. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seve (7) years of professional level auditing experience and/or work involving analysis and evaluation of fiscal and management programs or operations of a large government, business or educational organizations, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting subjects. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting subjects; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the NJ Board of Accounting; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.