Compliance Quality Associate (CQA)

Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity while receiving a competitive salary, career and personal growth opportunities, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

Ednovate Background

Ednovate launched its first school, USC Hybrid High, a personalized learning high school, in 2012. Since then, Ednovate has grown to six schools and is on a trajectory to continue to grow over the next several years. Ednovate is committed to serving in areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college prep education by building tuition-free, safe, and high-performing public schools to serve neighborhoods that need it the most. Ednovate is currently planning for our next growth phase as we continue to fulfill our mission to make a positive multigenerational change within the communities we serve and in our profession.

We're made up of world travelers, nacho connoisseurs, KPOP business owners, and Taylor Swift fans. We love LA and OC, and we're our students' biggest cheerleaders. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you? Keep Reading.

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What You'll Do:

The Compliance Quality Associate (CQA) will serve in a cross-functional managerial role in compliance, operations, coaching, and quality assurance. The CQA will be part of the External Impact Team, and report directly to the Director of Policy & Authorizers. The CQA plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's reputation, minimizing legal and regulatory risks, and fostering a culture of compliance and fidelity.

CQA will be the Project manager for PAC/ELAC, WASC, Oversight, and Williams, and other compliance requirements with the following responsibilities.

Annual Compliance

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential areas of compliance risk within the organization's operations and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to minimize exposure.

• Training and Education: Provide training to employees on compliance-related topics, including laws, regulations, company policies, and ethical standards. Ensure that employees understand their responsibilities and obligations.

• Audits and Monitoring: Conduct regular audits and monitoring activities to assess the effectiveness of compliance programs and controls. Identify deficiencies and areas for improvement, and implement corrective measures as needed.

• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit reports to management, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders regarding compliance activities, issues, and outcomes. Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of compliance efforts.

• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with other departments, such as legal, human resources, and operations, to ensure a holistic approach to compliance. Communicate regularly with immediate supervisor and key stakeholders about compliance-related matters.

• External Visit Preparation: Coordinate and oversee all logistics, document preparation, training, and communication for external visits such as Oversight, LCAP (PAC/ELAC/CSC), WASC, and Williams visits to schools.

• Compliance Improvement Process: Take the lead in developing and managing school-specific annual compliance continuous improvement systems, ensuring ongoing adherence to regulations and standards.

• Project manage any annual compliance needs that may arise.

Engagement & Advocacy

• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead documentation preparation for councils, with advice from Project Manager. Build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including policymakers, community leaders, activists, and partner organizations. This may involve networking, attending events, and conducting outreach activities.

• Advocacy & Mobilization: Engage supporters and the broader community in advocacy efforts through volunteer recruitment, and activities. Support staff, volunteers, and supporters to effectively engage in activities.

We're Looking For:

• Knowledge of Annual Oversight in LCAP, WASC, Oversight, Williams, preferred but not required

• Experience with audits, public school compliance visits, and requirements required

• Knowledge of California compliance preferred

• Detail oriented, with excellent problem solving skills

• Strong project management skills and ability to work collaboratively on complex tasks

• A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities in a fast paced environment

• A creative systems and process oriented thinker

• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity and intentionality to target audience

• Experience with identifying and implementing effective training/coaching strategies

• Strong organizational skills

• Knowledge and experience with public education, and charter schools

• Work Schedule

• Hybrid Role: Schedule will be split between schools, home office, and remote as needed

• Ednovate Non-Negotiables:

• A history of high achievement and results

• Impressive work ethic ("good isn't good enough")

• Clear passion for Ednovate's Mission

• Obsessive attention to detail

• Serviced-focused mentality

We're Committed to Giving You:

• A salary ranging from: $65,000 to $80,000

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, as well as family leave benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• A place to grow, learn and be a part of the Ednovate family

Ednovate actively develops a schoolwide culture in which every student and employee has a sense of belonging. We are committed to celebrating all of our diverse voices. To achieve this goal, applicants are not considered on the basis of race, color, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Please contact ayu@ednovate.org with any questions.