JOB DESCRIPTION:

MANAGER, GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE, BREAKTHROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: MANAGER, GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

Organization: Breakthrough Public Schools

Contact for Questions: careers@breakthroughschools.org

Schools: Breakthrough Public Schools - Home Office

Salary: $55,000 - $67,500

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Director, Network Operations

Job Description

Compensation: $55,000 - $67,500 commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

Manager of Governance and Compliance (Spring 2024)

BREAKTHROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Breakthrough Public Schools is a nationally recognized Charter Management Organization (CMO) network in Ohio. Our mission is to provide Cleveland area scholars with an education that empowers them to lead lives full of impact and opportunity. Our network of schools centers joy, curiosity, and individual growth, uniquely positioning Breakthrough Public Schools to cultivate a learning community where all students thrive. At Breakthrough, we are committed to providing scholars with the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to excel at learning and citizenship from kindergarten through eighth grade promotion. We are committed to the success of every child.

The CMO network manages core administrative responsibilities, including human resources, finance, information technology, facilities, student recruitment, and marketing for our schools. We serve 3,000 K-8 grade scholars across ten schools and employ over 450 staff members.

OPPORTUNITY

Breakthrough Public Schools seeks a versatile and detail-oriented professional to serve as the Manager of Governance and Compliance.

The Manager of Governance and Compliance will be responsible for building systems and structures to ensure compliance with network, local, state, and Federal regulations. Reporting to the Director of Network Operations, the Manager of Governance and Compliance will be an integral part of the Network Operations team and

The Manager will be integral to the Operations team’s ability to minimize risk and/or liability, increase efficiency/eliminate redundancy; increase organizational sustainability; and provide specialized knowledge in certain areas.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Board Governance

Develop, monitor, and evaluate board governance processes and protocols

Track, monitor, and communicate compliance with school governance requirements

Create tools, guidance, and protocols to support effective school governance practices

Manage the board consent agenda and ensure alignment with Board on Track platform

Post agenda items and supporting documents to Board on Track

Complete post-meeting follow-up (obtaining signatures, satisfying sponsor compliance, archiving documents, etc.)

Maintain a repository of board contact information, including Director term dates and committee appointments

Manage the annual process for assigning and ensuring the completion of required board training and materials

General Compliance

Create and maintain a network compliance calendar and engage with stakeholders on essential requirements and deadlines

Serve as the primary internal point of contact for network sponsor compliance

Prepare necessary documentation and ensure all sponsor deadlines are met

Collaborate with Directors of Operations for school sponsor compliance

Manage inventory of legal policies and track all version status

Review and gain an understanding of all legal policies and appendices and articulate stakeholder implications

Liaise with legal counsel as needed on board policy updates; prepare a summary of changes for presentation/vote as needed

Implement a system for assigning and tracking employee participation and completion of applicable training programs

Lead the beginning and end of year ODEW (Ohio Department of Education and Workforce) compliance processes

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  Vendor and General Stakeholder Management

• Review RFPs and bid documents and partner with the Director of Network Operations on contract negotiations
• Develop and execute internal audits to improve existing processes and systems and ensure compliance
• Research and share best practices from other charter networks and school districts

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and work strategically across teams in the network. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Passionate belief in the mission of Breakthrough Public Schools
• Self-motivated, with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Demonstrated strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple tasks concurrently; ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Excellent project management skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain tracking systems
• Manage a wide range of details with urgency and precision
• Ability to build consensus and collaborate
• Ability to manage ambiguous situations
• Able to quickly learn new systems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of relevant experience in project management, administrative or compliance work.
• 1-2 years relevant school-based experience, preferred
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under section 2921.13 of the Revised Code, which is a misdemeanor of the first degree.