COMPANY OVERVIEW

In partnership with educators, government agencies, and community leaders across the nation, Graduation Alliance provides versatile pathways to high school graduation for youth and adults, fosters college and career exploration, and connects job creators to skilled and ready workers. Since 2007, Graduation Alliance has worked with more than 650 state agencies, school districts, community colleges, and workforce boards around the country to recruit, re-enroll, educate, and mentor students. Graduation Alliance also operates The American Academy, an exemplary online high school that is fully accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission, a division of Cognia.
Our full-service diploma completion programs can be delivered in facility-based, blended, or fully online settings. These programs are supported with recruiting, transcript analysis, technology, coaching and mentoring, and robust support services.
We also develop and facilitate skill certification packages with tailored support to students of all ages. In coordination with local and national employers, we offer work experience, internship programs and job placement. And we partner with institutions to provide pathways to post-secondary education and career training, complete with preferential enrollment, dual credit opportunities, and early financial aid reviews.
In early 2021, Graduation Alliance became a Certified B Corporation. B Corporations use the power of their businesses to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy, and meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Graduation Alliance works for one common goal: creating opportunity through the power of education.

DIRECTOR, REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND COMPLIANCE

Graduation Alliance is looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented individual to join our team. The responsibilities of the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance include gathering and comparing state specific resources, monitoring compliance with contractual, federal, and state regulations, and recommending improvements to our internal control structure based on critical learnings. The Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance provides support to internal cross-functional team members to contribute to the overall goal of providing excellent service to schools and clients.
To be qualified for this position, an applicant must exhibit excellent attention to detail, analytical, and multitasking skills. In addition, Graduation Alliance is seeking an objective individual that possesses in-depth working knowledge of various governing agencies, including school boards, state education departments, and higher education institutions. Experience in the educational technology industry is required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field,
• Experience with public school laws and regulations, AND
• Seven (7) years of virtual school operations experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
  Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Online school experience

• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills – both strategically and functionally
• Willing to surface innovative ideas and take controversial stands in pursuit of excellence.
• Must have high integrity and build trust at all levels – internally and externally.
• Excellent time-management skills
• Proven track record of timely successful task/project completion
• Ability to learn and experience using varied, fast-changing systems.
• Strong initiative and innovative leadership
• Ability to pass required background check

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is structured as home-based employment. Occasional travel may be required for company business, not to exceed 10% annually.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required

Experience:

• virtual school operations: 7 years (Required)
• public school laws and regulations: 1 year (Required

DIRECTOR, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership and utilizes knowledge of individual state compliance requirements, including statute, rules, state reporting requirements, and state department communication to consult with internal department leaders to ensure programs adhere to the requirements;
• Update and maintain compliance frameworks based on new learnings or updated regulatory requirements;
• Examine and analyze records, reports, operating practices, and documentation to strengthen internal control;
• Communicate funding rules and align methodology for program billing;
• Construct contract language aligned to program and funding rules;
• Monitor, update, and develop state aligned Policy and Operations Program Manuals for new program partners;
• Partner with the Senior Manager of Internal Review to ensure internal corrective actions plans are effectively implemented and programs remain compliant;
• Assist with internal audits, documenting audit tests and findings;
• Report on the current state of compliance regarding laws and regulations through elaborated reports;
• Identify and communicate training needs to the appropriate department leads;
• Influences others to accept new practices, concepts and approaches in operations and compliance;
• Provide solutions to complex and challenging financial, data, and systems problems;
• Create, maintain, and disseminate regulation and related program information in a timely manner;
• Act as support for external audit requests through careful coordination of data requirements.
  Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

THE ABOVE JOB IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST OF DUTIES AND STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS WILL FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS ASSIGNED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

Both Stratus.hr and Graduation Alliance will extend equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, creed, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ethnic background, genetic information (including of a family member), past, current, or prospective military service, and/or citizenship, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Graduation Alliance and Stratus.hr have a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• virtual school operations: 7 years (Required)
• public school laws and regulations: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remot

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is structured as home-based employment. Occasional travel may be required for company business, not to exceed 10% annually