School Compliance Auditor

School Compliance Auditor

The School Compliance Unit (SCU) is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with school immunization requirements among children and students enrolled in childcare centers and schools (grades kindergarten through 12) in New York City (NYC). The unit covers more than 1.2 million students enrolled in roughly 5,381 public and non-public schools and childcare centers throughout NYC. The mission of the Bureau of Immunization (BOI) is to prevent the occurrence and transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) through comprehensive immunization programs. BOI promotes immunization across the lifespan from infancy through adulthood, works to eliminate disparities in vaccination coverage through data evaluation and support of equitable vaccination services, and actively responds to VPD outbreaks to mitigate their spread and impact on communities. The School Compliance Unit (SCU) supports policy implementation by translating regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for schools, maintains surveillance and data systems to monitor compliance trends, identify risks, and inform decision-making, advances equity-focused practices by ensuring compliance processes are fair, transparent, and supportive of all student populations, while also guiding the strategic use of resources to strengthen accountability and continuous improvement; serving as a bridge between school leadership and families, ensures that compliance expectations are clearly communicated and that reporting requirements are consistently understood and met.

The Public Health Adviser II (PHA II) reports to the Supervising Public Health Adviser (SPHA) and serves as part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for monitoring and enforcing school immunization requirements throughout New York City. The PHA II reviews student immunization records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable public health regulations; communicates compliance concerns with principals, school administrators, and staff; provides audit summaries and feedback to schools and daycare centers; and supports outbreak investigations and response activities, as needed.

Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.