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About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home- CT State

Position Details

Posted: April 30, 2026Level:  Professional 3Employment Type:Management / ConfidentialHours: Full-time, 40 hours per weekAnticipated Start Date: July 2026Work Location: CT State CC (185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051)Work Modality: On site; Position is not remoteClosing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Position Summary

The Compliance Specialist provides confidential, technical, and professional level support to the CT State organizational compliance framework in achieving compliance efficiencies in alignment with legal standards and internal policies, assists with identifying and addressing institutional risks, and establishing the highest ethical standards of conduct in accordance with the state’s Code of Ethics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the CT State Data Privacy and Compliance Manager, the Compliance Specialist is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:Key responsibilities include:

• Monitors and ensures compliance with state regulatory requirements and CSCU policies.
• Conducts detailed compliance audits and assessments to identify potential compliance risks.
• Develops and implements compliance policies and procedures.
• Provides training and support to employees on compliance-related matters.
• Investigates complex compliance issues and complaints in light of state statutes and regulations and makes recommendations to the Compliance Officer.
• Assists the Compliance Officer in developing and implementing an effective CT Statewide Compliance Plan that will identify and address the college’s federal, state and local compliance reporting obligations in the areas of Academic & Student Affairs, Accessibility, statutory requirements, administration and records retention, student financial aid, and Institutional Advancement.
• Assists the Compliance Officer with Freedom of Information requests for CT State and collaborates with System Office Legal Affairs on responses.
• Assists the Compliance Officer in records management as the Records Management Liaison Officer.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with three (3) or more years of experience providing compliance or investigatory administrative support or conducting compliance audits; OR Completion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program approved by the American Bar Association and three (3) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance management software.
• Experience in developing, drafting and implementing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated active listening skills, problem sensing and solving skills, and customer service orientation.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality.
• Ability to create effective training materials.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in a compliance role.
• Experience working in higher education.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range; $73,940-92,426approximate annual
• Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity 

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources- Future Employees. Please refer to the CSCU - CSCU Executive Residency Requirements Policy, which applies to all positions classified as Management/Confidential at the Executive 1 level or higher.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• Links to external resume sites are not accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu.

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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