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Carnegie Mellon University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all minors involved in any programs or activities conducted on university premises, as well as any off-campus programs or activities sponsored by the university.

We are seeking a Programs and a Child Protection Operations Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the processes and procedures which ensure that university functions that involve minor children are conducted in compliance with requirements outlined in the Policy on the Protection of Children in Carnegie Mellon University Programs, Activities and Facilities and Pennsylvania Act 153. You will be responsible for developing and conducting educational programs to help university faculty, staff and students understand the policy and best-practices for working with minors on campus and for communicating and collaborating with the university community and other university offices.

Core responsibilities include:

• Conducting program registrations and evaluations.
• Facilitating clearance processing for individuals participating in CMU-affiliated programs. Providing information to programs/coordinators about clearance requirements and processing.
• Identifying and synthesizing issues within operation as it relates to governance, policy, procedure, and systems. Identifying solutions.
• Developing, maintaining and reviewing procedures and protocols for daily operations including standard operating procedures.
• Collaborating with the Office of the General Counsel, Enterprise Risk Management and other university offices to discuss questions that arise in response to Act 153 and University Policy compliance.
• Assisting in finding opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Providing responsible parties and other partners with requirements and resources and/or connections, as needed to support operations. Working with responsible parties on program compliance requirements.
• Providing training sessions or presentations to CMU-affiliated organizations or departments. Topics include but are not limited to mandatory reporting of child abuse, maintaining safe boundaries with minors, best-practices when working with minors, programmatic planning sessions, CMU Policy requirements, and facilitation of child protective clearances.
• Other duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Human Resources along with the ability to work in a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity respect, and inclusion. Further, we are also looking for individuals who share our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work. In short, we are looking for someone whose "heart is in the work."

You should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of PA Child Protection Clearances and applicable laws and regulations
• Exemplary service orientation with the ability to support clients at all levels of an organization and proven dedication to going the extra distance to ensure employee/customer expectations are met
• Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to basic to semi-complex problems
• Effective verbal and written communication as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Proven record of success in developing and maintaining constructive and harmonious working relationships with a diverse group of backgrounds and in working with difficult or sensitive situations which require a high degree of professional and interpersonal acumen
• High attention to maintaining strict discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions, meet inflexible deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and effectively manage day-to-day activities all while producing high quality and accurate work
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor's degree is required.

Experience:1-3 years of relevant experience required. Previous experience with child protection clearance processing preferred.

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be demonstrated may be considered.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience working with PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153) is preferred
• Experience in the field of Human Resources and/or compliance related field preferred

Requirements:

• Successful background check
• PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)

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CMU's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. The most up-to-date information on CMU's COVID-19 mitigation requirements can be found here: Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus.

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