Compliance Programs Specialist (CAS III)
California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, California, United States, 95382
Compliance Programs Specialist (CAS III)
(Classified as: Confidential Administrative Support, PSL III) Full‑time position available on or after December 8, 2025 in Human Resources.
The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, with a dotted line to the Senior Director of Civil Rights.
The Compliance Programs Officer ensures the university meets its legal and policy obligations while promoting accountability, transparency, and equity.
The role coordinates and administers compliance activities under state and federal law, as well as CSU policy, across Human Resources and Civil Rights. Job Duties
Oversee compliance reporting and policy implementation for various Human Resources and Civil Rights laws and policies. Coordinate intake, tracking, and timely response to PRA requests; ensure records are collected, reviewed, and released in compliance with applicable laws. Maintain mandated reporter roster, provide training resources, track annual acknowledgments, and support mandated reporting requirements. Collect and analyze employment data; prepare and submit annual EEO‑1 reports; ensure accurate classification and data integrity. Administer Form 700 process; maintain list of designated employees; track filing compliance; liaise with FPPC as required. Oversee disclosure process for outside employment for MPP employees; track and maintain compliance records per CSU policy. Coordinate with campus counsel and relevant campus departments to process subpoenas and litigation holds; assist in identifying and preserving relevant records, and ensuring timely responses. Maintain strict confidentiality of all litigation and labor negotiation materials, and serve as document retention coordinator for such records. Assist in drafting, updating, and disseminating compliance policies and procedures in alignment with CSU systemwide requirements and changes in law. Monitor legal and regulatory updates to recommend necessary policy adjustments. Coordinate with other campus departments on campus policies. Support meet‑and‑confer processes and contribute to policy updates that strengthen institutional compliance practices. Coordinate with Labor Relations in recommending management positions with relation to policy development and implementation. Coordinate and track mandatory compliance training for faculty, staff, and management on PRA, CANRA, EEO‑1, Conflict of Interest, Outside Employment, and other compliance topics. Maintain accurate records of training completion and follow up on deficiencies. Maintain comprehensive databases for compliance tracking, subpoenas, and litigation holds. Generate reports for campus leadership and the CSU Chancellor's Office relating to campus compliance. Serve as a liaison between Human Resources, Civil Rights, Labor Relations, Campus Counsel, and other campus departments for coordinated compliance efforts. Provide administrative and operational support for investigations, audits, litigation responses, and reviews in assigned compliance areas as requested. Serve on campus committees and workgroups as requested. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public policy, criminal justice, public administration or related field. Related training and/or additional related work experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis. Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience working with compliance programs or other relevant state and/or federal regulations, collective bargaining, or policy administration. Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing complex data and preparing reports. Experience working with legal counsel and understanding legal documentation and requirements. Familiarity with CSU policies, collective bargaining agreements, and public sector labor relations. Prior experience supporting PRA requests, subpoenas, litigation holds, mandated reporter compliance, EEO‑1 reporting, Conflict of Interest filings, and outside employment disclosures. Proficiency with HRIS and compliance tracking tools. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of federal and state employment, labor, and civil rights laws, including Title IX, Title VII, CANRA, PRA, EEO‑1, and Conflict of Interest regulations; knowledge of public sector and higher education compliance requirements, particularly within the CSU system; knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration, labor relations, collective bargaining, and meet‑and‑confer protocols; knowledge of compliance program management, records management, and handling of subpoenas and litigation holds; knowledge of data management, reporting standards, and confidentiality requirements. Experienced in researching, interpreting, and applying complex laws, regulations, and policies to practical scenarios; managing multiple compliance processes and competing deadlines; preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and documentation; facilitating and coordinating compliance training; using HRIS systems and data reporting tools; communicating effectively with diverse campus constituencies; exercising sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality; collaborating effectively across departments; analyzing problems, identifying solutions, and making recommendations to leadership; adapting to evolving regulations and organizational needs; organizing, prioritizing, and managing workload to meet overlapping deadlines; building and maintaining positive working relationships while promoting a culture of accountability and transparency. Salary Range
Anticipated salary will be $6,250 – $7,917 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Compensation & Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
As a member of the 23‑campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee‑waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.
Link to Benefits Summary:
CSU Employee Benefit Summary How to Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resume. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page. Application Deadline
OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 29, 2025. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.) Criminal Background Clearance Notice
Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as the position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment. Accommodations
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667‑3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735‑2922 (voice) and (800) 735‑2929 (TDD).
As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.
Please consider completing the Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability PDF Form.
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(Classified as: Confidential Administrative Support, PSL III) Full‑time position available on or after December 8, 2025 in Human Resources.
The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, with a dotted line to the Senior Director of Civil Rights.
The Compliance Programs Officer ensures the university meets its legal and policy obligations while promoting accountability, transparency, and equity.
The role coordinates and administers compliance activities under state and federal law, as well as CSU policy, across Human Resources and Civil Rights. Job Duties
Oversee compliance reporting and policy implementation for various Human Resources and Civil Rights laws and policies. Coordinate intake, tracking, and timely response to PRA requests; ensure records are collected, reviewed, and released in compliance with applicable laws. Maintain mandated reporter roster, provide training resources, track annual acknowledgments, and support mandated reporting requirements. Collect and analyze employment data; prepare and submit annual EEO‑1 reports; ensure accurate classification and data integrity. Administer Form 700 process; maintain list of designated employees; track filing compliance; liaise with FPPC as required. Oversee disclosure process for outside employment for MPP employees; track and maintain compliance records per CSU policy. Coordinate with campus counsel and relevant campus departments to process subpoenas and litigation holds; assist in identifying and preserving relevant records, and ensuring timely responses. Maintain strict confidentiality of all litigation and labor negotiation materials, and serve as document retention coordinator for such records. Assist in drafting, updating, and disseminating compliance policies and procedures in alignment with CSU systemwide requirements and changes in law. Monitor legal and regulatory updates to recommend necessary policy adjustments. Coordinate with other campus departments on campus policies. Support meet‑and‑confer processes and contribute to policy updates that strengthen institutional compliance practices. Coordinate with Labor Relations in recommending management positions with relation to policy development and implementation. Coordinate and track mandatory compliance training for faculty, staff, and management on PRA, CANRA, EEO‑1, Conflict of Interest, Outside Employment, and other compliance topics. Maintain accurate records of training completion and follow up on deficiencies. Maintain comprehensive databases for compliance tracking, subpoenas, and litigation holds. Generate reports for campus leadership and the CSU Chancellor's Office relating to campus compliance. Serve as a liaison between Human Resources, Civil Rights, Labor Relations, Campus Counsel, and other campus departments for coordinated compliance efforts. Provide administrative and operational support for investigations, audits, litigation responses, and reviews in assigned compliance areas as requested. Serve on campus committees and workgroups as requested. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public policy, criminal justice, public administration or related field. Related training and/or additional related work experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis. Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience working with compliance programs or other relevant state and/or federal regulations, collective bargaining, or policy administration. Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing complex data and preparing reports. Experience working with legal counsel and understanding legal documentation and requirements. Familiarity with CSU policies, collective bargaining agreements, and public sector labor relations. Prior experience supporting PRA requests, subpoenas, litigation holds, mandated reporter compliance, EEO‑1 reporting, Conflict of Interest filings, and outside employment disclosures. Proficiency with HRIS and compliance tracking tools. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of federal and state employment, labor, and civil rights laws, including Title IX, Title VII, CANRA, PRA, EEO‑1, and Conflict of Interest regulations; knowledge of public sector and higher education compliance requirements, particularly within the CSU system; knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration, labor relations, collective bargaining, and meet‑and‑confer protocols; knowledge of compliance program management, records management, and handling of subpoenas and litigation holds; knowledge of data management, reporting standards, and confidentiality requirements. Experienced in researching, interpreting, and applying complex laws, regulations, and policies to practical scenarios; managing multiple compliance processes and competing deadlines; preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and documentation; facilitating and coordinating compliance training; using HRIS systems and data reporting tools; communicating effectively with diverse campus constituencies; exercising sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality; collaborating effectively across departments; analyzing problems, identifying solutions, and making recommendations to leadership; adapting to evolving regulations and organizational needs; organizing, prioritizing, and managing workload to meet overlapping deadlines; building and maintaining positive working relationships while promoting a culture of accountability and transparency. Salary Range
Anticipated salary will be $6,250 – $7,917 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Compensation & Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
As a member of the 23‑campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee‑waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.
Link to Benefits Summary:
CSU Employee Benefit Summary How to Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resume. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page. Application Deadline
OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 29, 2025. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.) Criminal Background Clearance Notice
Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as the position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment. Accommodations
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667‑3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735‑2922 (voice) and (800) 735‑2929 (TDD).
As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.
Please consider completing the Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability PDF Form.
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