Global Leadership Academy Charter School

A Global Academies School

Preparing Future Leaders of the World

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position Title: Compliance Manager

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Term: Twelve (12) month position, salaried

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Are you a passionate and creative global educator looking for a culturally rich environment where you can make an impact? Global Leadership Academy Schools in Philadelphia are redefining what's possible in public education. The world is our classroom. GLA scholars have traveled to Kenya, China, Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Canada, Atlanta, Tennessee and more.

We view education as liberation and are committed to closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity. With a groundbreaking school design that centers our children as world travelers and change agents, we deliver rigorous instruction that empowers scholars to take ownership over their learning while equipping them to compete on the local, national and international stage.

The Compliance Officer ensures that all Global Academies schools are meeting its local, state, and federal reporting obligations. In conjunction with human resources, ensure that the organizations' policies are being followed by all staff members. In addition, the Compliance Officer collects, prepares, and files required documents, state data collection, annual reports, rewarded grant documents, state, and federal program documents. The Compliance Officer serves as the Food Service Director and supports the School Operations Managers in managing and maintaining all aspects of the food service program.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Submit required reports of all state, federal and local programs (PIMS, Epicenter, etc.)
• Ensure that each school's Title I program is meeting its obligation to improve educational opportunities to all students, by maintaining program documents, letters, and reports.
• Attend federal and state compliance meetings/trainings as required by the PA
• Department of Education (PDE).
• Food Program oversight: National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, submission of renewal annual contracts and reporting.
• Submission of reimbursement food program claims.
• Oversight of program administrative reviews for federal/state grants and food programs.
• Complete direct certification participant eligible updates bi-monthly, and annual CEP updates using PrimeroEdge system.
  
• Act 48 submissions of staff professional development credits.
• Submission of/and reporting on state and federal program grants as they apply to each school.
• Provide reports as requested for schools.
• Other duties as determined by COO.

 

Professional Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a minimum five (5) years' experience required
• Knowledge of education compliance reporting requirements, especially in charter schools
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be proficient in office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must be proficient in using a desktop and/or laptop

Medical, Dental, Vision 100% coverage for Individual and Family