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Temporary Compliance Associate
Job Description
Organizational Summary
Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For over 130 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.
Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 15,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.
Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org.
Position: Temporary Compliance Associate
Department: Youth Development and Opportunity
Reports to: Executive Director of YDO
Hours: 15 hours/week
Salary: $25 per hour
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: Washington Community Center
Position Summary
Union Settlement’s Youth Development and Opportunity Department is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Temporary Compliance Associate to support the department’s compliance, documentation, monitoring, and administrative functions.
The Compliance Associate will assist with ensuring that departmental programs and operations adhere to applicable organizational, contractual, regulatory, and programmatic requirements. This position will work closely with program leadership and administrative staff to review records, maintain documentation, monitor compliance requirements, and support the preparation of materials for internal and external reviews.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion in handling confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within established deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Review OCSF program and administrative documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Assist with maintaining organized and up-to-date compliance files, records, and supporting documentation.
- Monitor required program documents, certifications, forms, reports, and other compliance-related materials.
- Assist program staff with identifying missing, incomplete, or outdated documentation and tracking outstanding items through resolution.
- Support periodic internal compliance reviews and quality assurance activities.
- Assist with preparing documentation and records for audits, monitoring visits, funder reviews, and other compliance-related requests.
- Maintain compliance tracking tools, spreadsheets, and other department monitoring systems.
- Review data and documentation for inconsistencies and communicate identified concerns to appropriate department leadership.
- Assist with the development and implementation of corrective action plans when compliance gaps are identified.
- Support the Executive Director with special compliance-related projects and administrative assignments.
- Collaborate with program managers and other department staff to promote consistent adherence to policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
- Perform other duties related to compliance and departmental operations as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in compliance, quality assurance, program administration, auditing, nonprofit operations, or related field preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies or missing information.
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Experience working in a nonprofit, youth-serving, education, or community-based organization is preferred.
C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S
- Attention to Detail: Consistently reviews information carefully and maintains accurate documentation.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and follows through on deadlines.
- Organization: Effectively manages files, tracking systems, and multiple priorities.
- Communication: Communicates compliance requirements and outstanding items clearly and professionally.
- Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships with program and administrative staff.
- Problem Solving: Identifies compliance concerns and assists in developing practical solutions.
- Confidentiality: Handles sensitive information appropriately and maintains professional discretion.
Union Settlement’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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