Compliance Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Do you have a strong understanding of regulations and a passion for ensuring an organization operates ethically? If so, then a career as a compliance officer might be a perfect fit for you!

As a compliance officer, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive compliance program that safeguards the organization from legal and financial risks. This includes staying up-to-date on industry regulations, conducting audits, and educating employees on compliance policies.

Basic Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a company-wide compliance program
* Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues
* Monitor adherence to internal controls and regulations
* Investigate and report on compliance incidents
* Design and deliver compliance training programs
* Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance integration

Governance of legal compliance:

• Knowledge of State, Federal regulatory laws and legislative updates

• Ensure that all Epicenter documents and/or other sponsor requirements are completed in a timely manner

• Assist in maintaining accreditation documentation with Cognia

• Ensure that all health/safety inspections are kept current

• Facilitate all outside inspections necessary for each building operated by Educational Solutions including but not limited to food service, grounds and building

• Ensure compliance and timely submission of ODE requirements as it relates to academic and fiscal requirements, which includes monitoring tools

• Review all staff for current and up-to-date licenses as necessary

• Ensure all background checks are current

• Ensure all drivers licensure checks are completed periodically to ensure are free from accidents

• Business Continuity Plan and Emergency Plan

• Ensure deadlines are met throughout various departments Process & Practices (aligned)

• Enrollment packet updates and legal requirements

• Ensure handbooks are current and corresponding documents are updated as needed Risk Mitigation & Assessments

• IT passwords/firewalls/network

• Work collaboratively with school personnel, safety committee members and other stakeholders to maintain and update annual Safety Plan for each school location.

Reporting:

• Parent/Teacher Surveys as required/needed

• EMIS oversight (is this enrollment/withdraws/errors addressed in a timely fashion.

Other:

• Performs other duties as assigned by Finance Director and/or designee.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Unusual and/or long hours to be anticipated.

• Maintain emotional control under stress.

• Work with frequent interruptions.

• Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

• Frequent sitting, bending, reaching, lifting and occasional stairs.

Educational Solutions Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all

positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital or veteran 

status, medical condition, or disability, or any other legally protected reason.

If you're a highly motivated individual with a commitment to ethical business practices, then we encourage you to apply! 

Requirements:

Qualifications: 

* Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, law, or a related field 

* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in compliance or a related field 

* Strong understanding of relevant industry regulations 

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills 

* Proactive and detail-oriented