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Montana State University

Compliance Specialist

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $23 - $28 per Hour 💻 Compliance 🗓️ April 24th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Compliance Specialist. The role involves providing direct financial and administrative support to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Subaward area, managing subaward records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate subaward processes.

Highlights

  • Manage financial and administrative aspects of over 450 unique subaward accounts with $41 million in expenditures.

  • Maintain electronic and paper records, prepare and track subaward documents and modifications.

  • Perform accounting functions including pre-audit reviews, invoice accuracy, payment approvals, and reconciliations.

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private sponsor regulations, including Uniform Guidance.

  • Develop and implement process improvements and fiscal policies for subaward management.

  • Provide training and guidance on OSP Subaward policies and support subrecipient registration in SAM.gov.

  • Serve as liaison between OSP Subaward team and Montana State University’s Central Offices.

  • Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, accounting and administrative experience, proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, and database use.

  • Preferred qualifications: Experience with Banner software, externally funded research grants, and knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance Circular.

  • Salary range: $22.572 - $28.215 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.