Operations Compliance Manager

Operations Compliance Manager
Brilla Schools Network

Seton Education Partners seeks a mission-driven, results-oriented leader to serve as the Operations Compliance Manager for the Brilla Schools Network in Bronx, NY. The Operations Compliance Manager will ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while supporting operational efficiency across the network. This role will collaborate closely with school-based Directors of Operations, providing guidance on compliance matters and operational best practices. We seek a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in compliance, school operations, and risk management. The Operations Compliance Manager will report to the Chief of Staff and work closely with the Floating Director of Operations, Network Schools Support team, and all School-based Operations teams.

About Seton Education Partners

Co-founded in 2009 by KIPP pioneer Scott W. Hamilton and Teach for America alumna Stephanie Saroki de García, Seton Education Partners is a response to the dramatic decline of urban Catholic schools which have historically been the greatest equalizing factor for economically underserved children, families and communities in America for decades. 

Specifically, Seton expands opportunities for parents in underserved communities to choose an academically excellent, character rich, and—for those who seek it—vibrantly Catholic education for their children. As a national non-profit, Seton partners with (arch)dioceses and others across the country to implement innovative and sustainable new models that bridge the best of Catholic education's rich tradition with new possibilities. Seton was born of the belief that a tremendous opportunity exists to revitalize urban Catholic schools in America and strengthen the education they provide. The challenges are significant, to be sure, but with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, much can and should be done, not only to preserve this national treasure but also to build on its foundation for the benefit of thousands of children in America’s most underserved neighborhoods.

Seton has pioneered multiple innovative and high-impact solutions to the shuttering of Catholic schools in underserved communities. Seton is working to take these remarkable achievements to scale by managing a network of schools and programs that ensure that thousands of underserved children whose Catholic schools close—and other local children—have access to an academically excellent, character-building, and, for those who choose it, faith-nurturing education. Seton provides a national model for how other cities facing the shuttering of Catholic schools can continue to serve children and families with limited educational options. For more information on Seton Education Partners, please visit www.SetonPartners.org.

About the Brilla Schools Network

Brilla Public Charter Schools is a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves nearly 1,600 students from Mott Haven, University Heights and Highbridge in the Bronx. The network plans to grow from a current four elementary and two middle schools to four elementary and four middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx. Core to our mission is that our students become young men and women of good character and spirit and be prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond. Brilla combines a classical approach to education -- an emphasis on virtue formation, Truth, Beauty, and Goodness, and direct instruction of a content-rich curriculum that has stood the test of time -- with co-teaching practices and individualized online learning.* We approach the formation of our students holistically and also set high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, family member and staff. 

About El Camino Network

El Camino, which means “The Way” in Spanish, is an optional, privately-funded Catholic after-school faith formation program that is closely partnered with Brilla charter schools. El Camino helps children, their families and their catechists to know, love and serve Christ and His Church; develop the habits, dispositions and beliefs that are indispensable to human flourishing and happiness; and live as disciples in this world and saints in the next. El Camino honors the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. Since 2013, over 260 children have been baptized through our program. 

El Camino currently serves approximately 40% of Brilla’s students for 90 minutes a day, Monday through Thursday. Children receive homework help from experienced teachers, a nutritious snack, and 30 minutes each of catechism and physical fitness. Additionally, children and families have opportunities for shared and personal prayer and character formation. This video provides a snapshot of El Camino. El Camino will grow to serve children through 8th grade, growing a grade level at a time each year.

About the job of Operations Compliance Manager

The Operations Compliance Manager will oversee compliance, safety, and operational excellence across all facets of school operations, including facilities, security, finance, technology, vendor management, and regulatory adherence. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this individual will ensure that all schools within the network adhere to local, state, and federal regulations while maintaining the highest standards of operational effectiveness. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to drive compliance and operational efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership

• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures across all schools to ensure full regulatory adherence.
• Provide guidance and training to school-based Directors of Operations on compliance and operational best practices.
• Monitor and assess school operations to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with the DCOO to develop operational strategies and ensure efficient execution.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and charter agreements across all schools.
• Prepare and submit required reports to SUNY authorizers, government agencies, lenders, and trustees.
• Work with school-based DOOs to submit all compliance requirements on time.
• Assist NDOOs in per-pupil cross-checking for accurate quarterly billing. 
• Partner with the Data and Operations teams to support our SIS as the single truth source. This includes monthly audits of ATS and School Mint integration. 
• Develop risk assessment protocols to identify and mitigate compliance risks proactively.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including FERPA, health and safety protocols, and other operational mandates.

Operations & Vendor Management

• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service delivery expectations.
• Manage relationships with IT vendors to maintain a secure and effective technology infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support school-based operations teams in areas such as facilities, food service, janitorial services, and transportation compliance requirements and systems.
• Ensure operational school start-up plans for new schools and grade expansions are executed seamlessly and by all federal and state requirements.

Enrollment & Community Engagement

• Support student enrollment teams in meeting all enrollment compliance mandates.
• Partner with school leadership to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for families and community members.

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics:

• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Seton’s mission and values
• Personal responsibility with humility
• A relentless drive for excellence
• A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence
• An unwavering determination to be better today than you were yesterday

The ideal candidate will bring experience, skills, and beliefs in the following areas:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in operations management, compliance, or a related field within an educational setting.
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management in a school setting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite, and database management such as ATS, PowerSchool, and other DOE Systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Experience managing vendor contracts, audits, and operational budgets.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders, including school-based and network staff, families, and external partners.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the mission of providing high-quality education for all students.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time, primarily within the US 

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and past work experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.

*At Brilla, education in the classical tradition is understood to require the education of the whole person - mind, body and spirit - in the service of human flourishing. Cognitive development and character formation are interdependent: People flourish by living out the virtues. A time proven way of learning how to live out the virtues is to learn about, contemplate and discuss how these virtues have been expressed in literature and history and represented in time-tested works. 

Secondarily, a classical education is pedagogically consistent with modern cognitive science. Many current pedagogies are not fully consistent with what we know today about brain development. In contrast, classical pedagogy  (referred to as the Trivium) perfectly corresponds to how the brain develops. It emphasizes patterns, routines, and facts that young brains crave (Grammar stage); it leverages the brain’s orientation to asking “why” in the middle years (Logic stage); and it focuses on communication and persuasion in the high school years (Rhetoric stage).

To Apply

Initial application materials include: a cover letter, contact information for three references, and a resume that includes information on your background and leadership experience.

Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Seton Education Partners provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, financial, and other benefits. New hires will typically start at the lower end of this range, depending on their relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and internal equity considerations. Compensation is determined based on our salary scales.