Wisconsin Public Media Compliance Manager

Play a vital role in the success of PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio! While collaborating across multiple departments, use your skills to facilitate compliance with external reporting requirements, and review, draft, and process contracts, along with other documents covering a wide variety of topics. As Compliance Manager, your contributions will help uphold the integrity and accountability of our operations; ensure our adherence to applicable federal, state, and industry regulations; and, promote a culture of compliance for our award-winning mission- and public service-driven media outlets.

While some of public media's funding has been eliminated, Wisconsin Public Media (WPM) - the home of PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio - is financially strong and will continue to serve the public good for years to come. WPM will continue to offer Wisconsinites trustworthy journalism, compelling programming, and educational resources - delivering on UW-Madison's Wisconsin Idea that education should influence people's lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom. The Compliance Manager is a member of the dedicated finance team within WPM's Director's Office and reports to the WPM Director of Finance.

You'll receive a competitive salary, recognition of life-work integration and excellent benefits as part of UW-Madison.

This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position.

This position is Ongoing/Renewable.

This position is a hybrid position and will require some work to be performed in-person, onsite at a designated campus work location headquartered in Madison, WI. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Final schedule can be discussed in the offer stage, but fully remote candidates will not be considered. Remote work requires an approved flexible work agreement (FWA). An FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.

This position requires the ability to sit or stand at a desk and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse for several hours at a time and occasionally lift and carry heavy supplies up to 30lbs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for grants and project contracts

• Audits and serves as a subject matter expert and point of contact for potentially affected units and affiliated organizations, ensuring appropriate notices are issued relating to compliance

• Assists in the implementation of the division's records management practices.

• Collaborates with other institutional compliance subject matter experts to review procedures and make change recommendations to leadership

• Assists leadership with developing and publishing compliance reports in accordance with established laws and regulations

Wisconsin Public Media, Director's Office, Finance

PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio are part of Wisconsin Public Media. The person in this position will be required to comply with the Wisconsin Public Media Code of Ethics: https://wpm.wisc.edu/policies/, in addition to the UW-Madison code of ethics.

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 up to $75,000.

Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

• Previous experience reviewing, drafting and processing a variety of contracts, agreements, and/or similar documents in a complex environment or industry.
• Experience working independently; including managing multiple deadlines and filing requirements.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and critical thinking skills, with expert attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and/or other document editing and management tools.

• Knowledge of media-related subject matters, including rights clearances
• Experience working in a higher education setting

Associate's Degree preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents.

We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position.

The following is required for your application to be considered complete:

• A cover letter referring to your related work experience,
• A resume detailing your educational and professional background, and
• Up to two writing samples demonstrating your proficiency in drafting or reviewing contracts with a brief explanation of your role - which may include: a contract you drafted, an agreement you edited, or similar documents. Writing samples should be no more than 2 pages each, and can be a compilation of excerpts.

Please keep in mind your cover letter, resume and/or writing samples should address your experience and how it relates to the position qualifications. The written application materials will determine who may advance to the first-round interviews.

Since this position is responsible for reviewing and drafting contracts, close attention to detail is required. All submitted application materials will be assessed for spelling and grammar.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

Alondra Vazquez, alondra.vazquez@wisc.edu, 608-890-4326
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