We are seeking a Manager, Certification and Compliance, to co-develop a vision for and manage corps member certification, employment compliance, data and information systems, AmeriCorps compliance, and other special projects that support the work of district partnerships, teacher onboarding, support and development in the region. In this role, you will be responsible for setting vision and direction for compliance at the regional and corps member levels, and executing effectively to achieve the priorities and outcomes aligned within that vision. You will work to ensure that 100% of our corps members are fully compliant with federal, state, and district certification requirements by the first day of school; successfully confirmed, matriculated and onboarded to the region, and you will also assist the Director, Certification Programming, in monitoring corps member performance in certification coursework. In this role, you will have the opportunity innovate, problem solve and design the systems and strategies that will best set you up for success in achieving your vision for compliance. As a member of the Talent Hub team, the ability to build meaningful relationships with corps members, regional team colleagues, district partners, and other key stakeholders as an essential part of your work.
You will report to the Director of Corps Member and Alumni Onboarding.
Certification and Licensure (50%)
- Design and execute regional vision for compliance, which will offer a holistic perspective on what is required of corps members and our region in order to maintain accreditation including certification, licensure and employment.
- Monitor corps member performance in certification coursework, including gradebook checks and attendance tracking, and support the Director, Certification Programming, in identifying needs and opportunities for coaching towards improved teacher effectiveness.
- Effectively influence and motivate corps members to complete the responsibilities and tasks necessary for becoming fully licensed educators, which may require differentiated strategies as well as coaching other staff members.
- Manage relationships with certification providers with regard to compliance and coordination of various requirements for certification completion.
- Ensure corps members are completing certification on time and manage communication and trouble-shooting towards this goal.
- Explore opportunities for future certification partnerships and apply cost-benefit analysis to advise on strategy.
Employment Compliance (20%)
- Stay abreast of district processing requirements, pathways, and special circumstances and share this knowledge with the team and develop the vision for compliance accordingly.
- Manage relationships with district and network partners regarding employment compliance, including fingerprinting, drug testing, I-9 forms, and other requirements.
- Collaborate with the colleagues on the Talent Hub team to effectively communicate with corps members regarding requirements so that they can be met in a timely manner.
- Uncover barriers and motivations of corps members as they navigate paperwork and compliance-related tasks, and coach them accordingly in order to support the successful completion of those tasks.
- Track and trouble-shoot towards the goal of all corps members being compliant with paperwork by key deadlines.
Data, Operations, and Special Projects (20%)
- Manage and refine data/information systems to track certification , so that the systems are as maximally effective and efficient and draw upon best practices across regions and other organizations
- Respond to information and data requests from other internal teams and corps members
- Supervise temporary employees when necessary for large projects or data processing
- Complete Maryland State Department of Education yearly report
- Prepare Title II report and support with audits as needed
- Manage and track AmeriCorps paperwork and processes
- Serve as Corps Member Policy and Procedures liaison with Teach For America national team
Regional Team Responsibilities (10%)
- Support, attend, and/or participate in regional team activities, including corps member selection and matriculation, corps member professional development (4 Tuesdays throughout the year, plus one Saturday), staff meetings, functional team meetings and retreats, and regional pre-service (one week in June)
Prior Experience
- 3-5 years work experience
- Experience building district/school relationships and managing back-office operations preferred
- Experience as a teacher, or coaching teachers, desired
Skills
- You have a proven ability to build and leverage relationships
- You possess excellent organization, detail-orientation and project management skills
- You are experienced at creating operational systems and managing large-scale and detail-driven projects highly preferred
- You thrive in a results-oriented, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
- You take a customer service approach to both planning and relationships
- You can work flexibly and balance both long-term and short-term projects
- You possess exceptional strategic-thinking and operational skills
- You are a strong written and verbal communicator
- You have a strong results orientation, with a proven record of achieving ambitious goals You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
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