Company Information
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Company Name: Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc.
Website: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2496077/Communication-Service-for-the-Deaf-Inc/Contracts-and-Compliance-Specialist

Job Information
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Job Title: Contracts and Compliance Specialist
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: 06/24/2024
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
The Contracts and Compliance Specialist will support the CSD Legal,
Compliance, and Boards department in ensuring that CSD adheres to legal
guidelines, regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies. This
position prepares, reviews, maintains, and archives legal and compliance
documents, coordinates team and company-wide functions and workflows, and
assists in the monitoring of compliance controls, procedures, and policies.
The Contracts and Compliance Specialist will be confident, professional, and
self-motivated with a keen interest in the ethical, legal, and regulatory
requirements of CSD.

Leads contract management initiatives, including organizing documents,
conducting comprehensive reviews of contracts, identifying and interpreting
complex terms and requirements, setting strategic reminders, and maintaining
accurate records and documentation within CSD’s contracts management
system, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulatory
requirements
Manages and optimizes the legal request workflow system, independently
supporting and conducting training sessions for CSD users on system
utilization, soliciting and integrating feedback from stakeholders,
collaborating with IT to strategically implement system enhancements, and
generating and analyzing regular reports to provide insights and
recommendations on request volume, departmental data, and other key metrics
Oversees technical and administrative aspects of CSD’s contracts and
compliance management system, proactively supporting changes in system
configurations, independently resolving complex user queries, developing
strategic resources (e.g., guides and training) to enhance user adoption and
engagement, and leading the design, implementation, and onboarding of new
applications on the platform
Supports contract lifecycle by routing contracts through CSD’s e-signature
platform and tracking contract extensions or renewals to completion
Develops and distributes comprehensive compliance reports, utilizing
independent judgment to analyze and interpret compliance data, identify
trends, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management
Coordinates and oversees organization-wide functions and workflows within the
Legal and Compliance team, exercising independent judgment to streamline
processes, resolve cross-departmental issues, and ensure alignment with
organizational objectives and regulatory standards
Supports Legal and Compliance internal communications, including oversight of
shared email inboxes
Conducts research on legal and compliance topics to support responses to
internal issues or the development of training resources
Assists with compliance review of new service lines and programs
Assists the Vice President of Contracts and Compliance with preparing
compliance audit data by compiling and analyzing internal and external
information
Supports the Vice President of Contracts and Compliance with the continued
maintenance of CSD’s compliance risk management plan
Oversees CSD and its subsidiaries’ business registrations, ensuring
compliance by submitting periodical reports and managing registered agent
service providers
Manages CSD’s compliance vendors to ensure CSD’s compliance obligations
are met in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned.



Requirements:
Requirements
To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an
individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Ability to work independently and successfully as part of a team
Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
Ability to track multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced
environment
Analytical thinking with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
Excellent documentation, communication, and strong knowledge of MS Office
applications
Ability to identify red flags in contracts to protect business interests and
reduce liability
Ability to research legal and compliance topics and synthesize information
into clear and concise summaries

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field from an
accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and
experience
Minimum of one year of professional experience in compliance, contracts,
audits, database management, or process improvement or equivalent
Ability to communicate effectively using American Sign Language (PREFERRED)




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Business, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Associate, Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2496077/Communication-Service-for-the-Deaf-Inc/Contracts-and-Compliance-Specialist