Compliance / Audit Officer at Pershing Hills Elementary

Position Summary

• The Compliance/Audit Officer is responsible for ensuring the school's policies, procedures, and regulations are consistently and effectively communicated, understood, and followed by all staff, students, and stakeholders. This role goes beyond traditional auditing by actively promoting a culture of adherence and accountability. The officer will conduct routine checks, policy reviews, and training to maintain the school's operational integrity and uphold its standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Management & Communication: Develop and implement a robust system for communicating school policies. This includes organizing regular staff meetings, creating policy summaries for parents, and developing educational materials for students to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.
• Internal Audits: Conduct scheduled and unscheduled audits of various school departments, including finance, human resources, and student records, to ensure compliance with school and state-level regulations. Document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Compliance Monitoring: Regularly review school operations to ensure they align with established policies. This involves monitoring everything from classroom procedures and safety protocols to administrative processes and procurement practices.
• Training & Development: Create and deliver training sessions for new and existing staff on key policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Issue Resolution: Investigate and address compliance-related issues or violations promptly and discreetly. Work with school leadership to resolve problems and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed and accurate records of all audits, policy communications, and compliance-related activities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Business Administration, Education, or Public Administration.
• Proven experience in a compliance, audit, or administrative role.
• Experience in an educational setting is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex policies clearly and simply to a diverse audience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.