Program Technician 1: Compliance Coordinator

Department: Academic Operation (Office of the Registrar, Curriculum Management & University Accreditation) Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:  1) A resume 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.  For additional information please contact:  Kristin Benson Kristin.benson@oregonstate.edu Job Summary: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time (1.0 FTE), Program Technician 1: Compliance Coordinator position for the Academic Operations (Office of the Registrar, Curriculum Management & University Accreditation) at Oregon State University (OSU) Academic Operations (Office of the Registrar, Curriculum Management & University Accreditation) is a mission-critical Oregon State University unit that supports student success from admission through graduation and beyond. We safeguard institutional integrity by managing academic records, enrollment and instructional services, accreditation, and academic policies. As a trusted institutional partner, we provide expertise, resources, and systems solutions for students, faculty, and staff while upholding regulatory and accreditation standards. We foster a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment where all employees are valued for their contributions to student success.   The Compliance Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar reports to the Deputy University Registrar and serves on the Compliance Team. The position supports university compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other federal, state, and institutional regulations, with a primary focus on student privacy. Serving as a key resource for faculty and staff, this role provides performs routine compliance procedures, operationalizes student privacy controls, and supports compliance-related initiatives within the Registrar’s Office. Success requires adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to navigate a dynamic environment. The position collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the university to build strong partnerships, communicate compliance requirements, and provide research, analysis, and summaries of regulations that impact Oregon State University. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the university’s frontline resource for student privacy and FERPA compliance, providing guidance to faculty and staff on applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Manage student privacy incidents and records requests, including reviewing and documenting FERPA violations, coordinating responses to subpoenas and records requests, and supporting remediation efforts. Administer access to student data systems, processing access requests, managing user permissions, and recommending action on exceptions or complex requests. Support and monitor compliance programs and…