Compliance Coordinator

About this role

Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) serving students across the United States in brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid school settings. We focus on improving academic outcomes of students regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic factors. The Compliance Coordinator supports school compliance to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and school policies. They will monitor school policies and documentation related to safety, student privacy, and operational programs and procedures. The coordinator conducts internal audits, prepares reports, and collaborates with schools and corporate teams. In collaboration with stakeholders, this position helps prevent, detect, and correct noncompliance. Applicants in New York, California, and Colorado are not eligible for this position. Job Responsibilities: Maintain compliance calendars, evidence requirements, submissions, and corrective-action plans Monitor student data, document management, and compliance for enrollment and attendance Translate requirements into practical checklists, workflows, training, documentation, and internal controls Monitor school completion reports regarding school compliance training and support technical issues for school teams related to the compliance training platform Compile and analyze both internal and external information to prepare compliance audit data, including school websites, policies and procedures, and implementation of school law Monitor existing and new legislation and advise school leadership on necessary actions to make sure the company complies with local, state, and federal legal requirements Collect and coordinate internal compliance data with other departments Implement policies, procedures, and systems to provide administrative support to schools Research questions regarding regulations to help other team members better understand and ensure compliance Support the preparation and submission of authorization, partnership renewals, and new school proposals Maintain audit trails, issue logs, decision records, approvals, corrective-action evidence, and continuity documentation Provide professional development and ongoing resources in compliance with guidelines, requirements, and standards for school leaders Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products Knowledge of student data compliance, monitoring, corrective action, and reporting Prior experience working in a school setting preferred Prior experience managing law and regulation compliance, especially within educational settings, is preferred to ensure candidates understand the level of expertise required for this role Prior experience creating and documenting procedures and workflows Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and/or company welfare Demonstrated leadership and management ability Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently Customer service-oriented Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members. Ability to work independently and contribute to a team Understanding and ability to manage confidential information Ability to lift 25 lbs Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the rig

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