Compliance Specialist

Compliance Specialist

We hire for this role in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan.

Openings vary across 30+ sites throughout the school year. Our complete list is at nyjtl.org/aces-sites

About New York Junior Tennis & Learning

For over fifty years, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored its founder Arthur Ashe's legacy by celebrating the diversity of children and encouraging them to reach their highest potential through free tennis and academic programs. NYJTL is the largest provider of youth tennis and education programs in the nation, serving tens of thousands of young people across New York City.

The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court.

Position Summary

The Compliance Specialist supports the Talent Acquisition & Compliance department in maintaining staff and program compliance across assigned sites. This role is responsible for supporting compliance processes, maintaining records, monitoring outstanding items, and assisting with day-to-day follow-up related to internal and regulatory requirements. The Compliance Specialist works closely with program leadership and internal departments to help ensure compliance-related documentation, tracking, and site support functions are maintained in an organized and timely manner. This position reports directly to the Manager of Talent Acquisition & Compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Support compliance operations across assigned programs and sites.
• Maintain compliance records, files, and related documentation.
• Assist with staff clearance and background check processes.
• Track outstanding compliance items and follow up as needed.
• Review staff files and related records for completeness.
• Update internal trackers, logs, and status records.
• Support site readiness for audits, visits, and reviews
• Assist with compliance-related documentation and submissions.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.
• Communicate with programs regarding missing items and required follow-up.
• Support reporting and general compliance recordkeeping.
• Participate in site visits and related follow-up, as needed.
• Flag issues requiring escalation or further review.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the compliance function.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Talent Acquisition & Compliance team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1–3 years of experience in compliance, operations, administration, onboarding, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with staff records, compliance tracking, or clearance processes.
• Familiarity with compliance-related systems and internal databases.
• Experience in an education, after-school, nonprofit, or youth-serving environment.

Job Type

• Full Time
• This position is primarily performed in an office setting and requires frequent use of a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to program sites, agency offices, or related meetings may be required.
• Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

NYJTL values the diversity of the people we hire and inspire. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices.