Director - Ethics and Compliance Investigations

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is now accepting applications for Director – Ethics and Compliance Investigations. 

Under the direction of the County Superintendent of Schools, ensures the integrity of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) operations by conducting investigations and assessments and recommending remediation to safeguard the organization’s compliance with internal policies, the Education Code, applicable laws and regulations, and contractual and bargaining agreements as they relate to both non-personnel and personnel matters; leads and oversees internal investigations into ethical and compliance-related matters and collaborates with various stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and transparency within the organization; provides strategic oversight of the organizational risk management, loss prevention, and employee and student health and safety programs; advises administration and employees concerning risk avoidance; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

Salary

$174,680.16 - $222,941.16 Annually

This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 261 days, 8 hours per day.

Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted.

Example of Duties and Responsibilities:

To learn more about this position, click here to view the job description.



Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to:

• Education: Master’s degree in human resources, public administration, law or related field, and
• Experience: Seven (7) years’ responsible experience conducting or overseeing investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other forms of misconduct; developing and implementing compliance policies; providing training; and collaborating with executive leadership on organizational risk management, or five (5) years as a practicing attorney with a strong emphasis in labor and employment law.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification or obtain an ARM certification within eighteen (18) months of employment. 
• Valid California driver’s license. 
• Advanced degree or Juris Doctor preferred.

Supplemental Information:

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

 The following application materials are required:

1. Completed SchoolJobs.com Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application)*