What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Compliance Investigator position at UCLA?
Department Summary
The UCLA Compliance Office is part of the Office of the Chancellor and provides guidance and oversight of the development, implementation and administration of a compliance program that is consistent with UC policies, procedures, ethical principals and core values.
Position Summary
UCLA seeks an experienced Principal Compliance Investigator with superior report-writing skills who can be objective, measured, and analytical in conducting sensitive investigations. This is your opportunity to join a mission-based institution and a growing team. The UCLA Administrative Policies & Compliance Office supports a friendly and collaborative work environment, employee recognition, and professional development opportunities. We offer flexible work schedules and value our positive work-life balance culture. This individual will be responsible for conducting thorough, professional, and timely investigations of allegations of suspected violations of local, state, or federal law and/or University policy. These responsibilities involve identifying compliance issues, scoping the investigation, and conducting fact-finding, recordkeeping, and report-writing efforts following University policy and best practice investigative standards.
Salary & Compensation
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Ethics and Compliance Professional 4 (MI-DPT300000-JC006061-PD169347)
The UCLA Compliance Office is part of the Office of the Chancellor and provides guidance and oversight of the development, implementation and administration of a compliance program that is consistent with UC policies, procedures, ethical principals and core values.
Position Summary
UCLA seeks an experienced Principal Compliance Investigator with superior report-writing skills who can be objective, measured, and analytical in conducting sensitive investigations. This is your opportunity to join a mission-based institution and a growing team. The UCLA Administrative Policies & Compliance Office supports a friendly and collaborative work environment, employee recognition, and professional development opportunities. We offer flexible work schedules and value our positive work-life balance culture. This individual will be responsible for conducting thorough, professional, and timely investigations of allegations of suspected violations of local, state, or federal law and/or University policy. These responsibilities involve identifying compliance issues, scoping the investigation, and conducting fact-finding, recordkeeping, and report-writing efforts following University policy and best practice investigative standards.
Salary & Compensation
- UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
- 5 At least 5 years of experience in planning and conducting workplace and/or compliance investigations. (Required)
- 5 Demonstrated investigative and interviewing skills, with experience in researching and interpreting data. (Required)
- 5 Managing high profile investigations (Preferred)
- 1 Investigations involving alleged police misconduct. (Preferred)
- Skill in communicating with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professionalism with witnesses, whistle-blowers, and respondents. (Required)
- Excellent English writing and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with staff and academic employees at all campus organizational levels, including the ability to write comprehensive and legally defensible investigative reports concerning improper governmental activities. (Required)
- Strong emotional intelligence and conflict management skills. (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and interpret legal and policy requirements across the range of complex policy and compliance issues that may arise within the University. (Required)
- Knowledge of state and federal laws related to investigations, evidence, confidentiality, and whistle-blower reporting and retaliation matters. (Required)
- Demonstrated skill in conveying facts, analyses, conclusions and recommendations, orally and in writing, with an appropriate attention to detail but in a clear and concise manner. (Required)
- Ability to maintain and convey neutrality, independence and objectivity in all investigations. (Required)
- Ability to triage investigations, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines by effectively planning, organizing, and prioritizing among multiple concurrent investigative assignments. (Required)
- Strong computer and internet skills including proficiency in Microsoft applications, emphasizing Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. (Required)
- Willing to travel to perform investigations and/or to attend University-sponsored training and conferences. (Required)
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive work-related information and have strong attention to all work details and record keeping. (Required)
- Knowledge of trauma informed interview techniques and the Peace Officer's Bill of Rights. (Preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree College Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
- Other Type of Degree A law degree with demonstrated excellent legal/analytical abilities (Preferred)
- Law License or Compliance-related certifications, such as CHC, CHPC, CCEP, AWI-ch. (Preferred)
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- 5% Travel may be required to perform investigations and/or to attend University-sponsored training and conferences.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Ethics and Compliance Professional 4 (MI-DPT300000-JC006061-PD169347)
