Compliance and Investigation Specialist

The Compliance and Investigation Specialist is primarily responsible for conducting and reporting on financial and compliance audits, monitoring activities, investigations, and departmental projects involving compliance and investigation activities within LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport campuses ("LSUHSC-S"). Informed and aware of compliance-related issues, the incumbent's primary function will be to detect, document, report, and recommend resolutions to prevent incidents of non-conformity with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, university policies, procedures and/or technical requirements.

This position reports to the Chief Compliance and Investigation Officer.

Regular attendance is required to perform its functions. It is NOT a remote position. Working hours are Monday – Friday 08:00 A.M. – 05:00 P.M.

Essential Position Functions & Duties

75% Compliance and Investigations

This is a line-level position responsible for the planning and conducting of compliance activities and human resource management-related investigations professionally and objectively for the LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport campuses. This position is responsible for assisting the Chief Compliance and Investigation Officer in addressing all aspects of compliance, such as: research compliance, clinical trials compliance, HIPPA, FERPA, and institutional and organizational compliance. Develop and perform routine monitoring of activities within LSUSHC-S. Report results and any recommended corrective actions to improve functions when needed to the Chief Compliance and Investigation Officer. The specialist will monitor the LSU Ethics, Integrity, and Misconduct Helpline for incoming reports of alleged misconduct; monitor laws, regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and best practices; and communicate any updates to the Chief Compliance and Investigation Officer and staff regularly. The specialist will participate in providing training to all internal stakeholders to improve their understanding of related laws, policies, procedures, and potential risks.

Maintains regular communication with the Chief Compliance and Investigation Officer and other Office for Compliance and Investigation leadership.

15% Risk Assessments and Monitoring

Assist in risk assessments to identify operational or program weaknesses or vulnerabilities that could expose the university to legal action, liability, economic loss, or adverse publicity, and

Recommend corrective actions or controls to resolve or mitigate concerns identified. Assist in developing an annual risk assessment and monitoring program to review and assess the Institution's highest identified vulnerabilities and/or risks.

10% Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.