A Compliance Officer or Analyst monitors internal compliance with company policies and also company compliance with local, state and federal laws. Reviews company documents, including contracts and marketing materials; communicates with employees and develops training and internal policy materials.
$70,720 - $80,000
Employees being promoted to a higher classified position receive the minimum for the position or a pay rate adjustment of 8% whichever is greater.
All regular positions also entitle the employee to several benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement which is largely paid by New Mexico Tech for the employee and dependents.
INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH
08/19/2026•
CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN FIRST TO TEMPORARY AND REGULAR TECH EMPLOYEES WHO APPLY WITHIN THE 7 DAY INTERNAL POSTING. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 7 DAY POSTING MARGIN WILL BE CONSIDERED WITH OTHER OUTSIDE APPLICANTS.
JOB SUMMARY:
Serves as the university's primary tax compliance professional and resource for departments regarding federal, state, local, and international tax matters. Ensures compliance with tax laws affecting university operations, including international taxation, information reporting, out-of-state employment, sales and use tax, Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT), tax-exempt bond compliance, and other institutional tax matters. Coordinates tax reporting and compliance activities; researches and interprets tax laws and regulations; develops tax-related policies, procedures, and internal controls; supports audits and regulatory examinations; and collaborates with departments across the university to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and reporting requirements.
JOB FUNCTIONS
International Tax Compliance:
Maintains nonresident alien tax compliance records and documentation for international employees, students, scholars, and visitors. Administers tax treaty implementation and compliance and maintains applicable tax software records. Collects, reviews, and maintains visa, immigration, residency, scholarship, fellowship, and grant documentation to ensure compliance with federal tax and immigration-related requirements. Ensures compliance with federal tax withholding, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements applicable to international employees, students, vendors, and visitors. Coordinates preparation of Forms 1042 and 1042-S and reviews payments to foreign nationals and foreign vendors for proper withholding and reporting. Assists departments with questions related to international tax compliance and coordinates with Human Resources, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Student Accounts, and other offices to resolve tax and immigration-related issues. Maintains current knowledge of federal tax regulations, tax treaties, immigration-related tax requirements, and industry best practices through ongoing professional development.
Institutional Tax Compliance and Reporting:
Serves as a resource to departments regarding federal, state, and international tax compliance matters. Provides tax compliance guidance regarding stipends, scholarships, fellowships, participant support payments, research participant incentives, awards and prizes, honorariums, foreign payments, taxable fringe benefits, moving and relocation benefits, and other payments to determine proper tax treatment, withholding, and reporting requirements. Reviews and provides guidance regarding independent contractor classifications and worker classification matters in coordination with Human Resources and Accounts Payable. Coordinates institutional tax reporting activities, including Forms 1099,
