Compliance & Data Systems Coordinator

Job Description

Pathways In Education (PIE) is an Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP) serving grades 9-12 in the Chicago community. Pathways considers the unique needs of every student, allowing access to small group classes, guided independent study, online courses, and experiential learning, to address each student's individual strengths and needs.

Are you looking to make an impact in students' lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Pathways is the place for you!


Pathways In Education is looking for a Compliance Coordinator in the Chicago area to work at the Avondale center.


The Compliance and Data Systems Coordinator will be responsible for supporting staff and the school in the initial preparation of student files. This position will collaborate with local schools to acquire official student records and input information into our internal student record and attendance system and for auditing student files on a monthly basis and upon withdrawal from our program.

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Ensure that all student information is correctly entered into both internal and external student information systems.
• Comply with all data reporting requirements set forth by state, district, or other agency.
• Ensure that all data is correctly transferred to state or district systems as required.
• Work with local agencies to ensure that data/reporting errors are corrected.
• Manage data acquisition and reporting calendars.
• Coordinate with local staff to ensure compliance with HR, SpEd, Course, and student reporting requirements.
• Work with Accountability Department to modify/refine policies and procedures related to data input and reporting.

You'll Need:

• Proficient abilities in MS Office and with database or data entry systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to independently take initiative and work efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills, while maintaining diplomacy, courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
• Ability to cooperatively collaborate with the various department teams in a timely, responsive manner to meet business needs and reach company goals.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum BA degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with large data systems and sets preferred.
• Experience with PowerSchool, StudentTrac, JCampus, Impact, or other student information systems preferred.
• Previous bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, record maintenance experience preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer-matched 403(b) plan. PIE provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba and China as well as U.S. based trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California. We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make PIE and our students successful.

To learn more about our schools, visit us at in education.org.

Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.