Audit and Assessment Specialist #0711-26

About the role

The Audit and Assessment Specialist Class serves as a journey-level consultant and technical assessor for education providers to ensure compliance with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) laws and rules.

Responsibilities

• Audits and assesses pre-licensure education providers and continuing education providers to ensure compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyzes and reviews pre-licensure education providers and continuing education providers activities to determine proper compliance with TDLRs reporting systems.
• Analyzes operations and records, develops audit reports, and makes recommendations.
• Gathers and analyzes records and reports to audit and assess education providers, courses, and equipment for compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and adopted standards.
• Evaluates educators regarding curriculum, student hours, credit hours, and distance learning applications, performing and collaborating with TDLR staff in resolving compliance problems.
• Collaborates with program staff in program planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of division functions, policies, and processes.
• Participates in examination development as a Subject Matter Expert for various industries and programs and provides examination support, including recommendations regarding examination content, development, and delivery functions.
• Completes the preparation, review, and maintenance of audits and assessment reports, records, and correspondence.
• Maintains oversight of providers and courses to ensure compliance with program policies, procedures, statutes, and rules.
• Reviews audit documentation and coordinates follow-up actions in cases where findings were found.
• Consults with and provides consultative services and technical assistance to pre-licensure education and continuing education provider functions and operations, identifying areas needing change and developing action plans for improvement or addressing concerns.
• Conducts training and provides guidance to staff in the development and integration of new or revised methods and procedures for pre-licensure education and continuing education processes.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, human resources, business administration, or a related field, plus three years of progressively responsible experience in education, human resources, or a related field. A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Experience must include auditing and assessing education providers and continuing education providers to ensure compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing education and training programs.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from various sources to identify compliance issues and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including education providers, staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Experience with audit and assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of TDLR policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $58,000.80 - $63,213.00 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Pay

$58,000.80 - $63,213.00/yr.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position and not a 100% teleworking position.