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$55,000 - $55,000 a year
Job Title: Compliance Specialist
Location: Los Angeles, Hybrid (3 days in office)
Salary: $55,000 USD
Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm (40 hours per week)
Make a Real Impact as a Compliance Specialist at Zen Educate
Are you ready to join a mission-driven company and play a crucial role in building a better future for education? Zen Educate is a high-growth tech startup on a mission to revolutionize how schools find temporary teaching staff. We believe that by creating a transparent and efficient platform, we can help schools save money while empowering teachers to earn more, and that means more resources stay where they belong: in the classroom.
We're looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our team. This isn't just an administrative role; it's a chance to be a guardian of quality and safety. You'll be on the front lines, ensuring that every educator who walks into a classroom through our platform is fully vetted, qualified, and prepared to make a positive impact.
What You'll Do
You'll be a key player on our Compliance team, using your sharp eye for detail to ensure we're adhering to all state, federal, and internal standards. This means you'll be:
- Reviewing and approving educator profiles to confirm all documentation is accurate, from background checks and references to immunizations and training certifications.
- Assisting with criminal background checks and regular compliance audits to maintain our high standards of safety.
- Collaborating with a passionate team to develop and implement policies that protect students and schools.
- Helping to build a culture of compliance across the entire organization, ensuring everyone understands the importance of our mission.
Who We're Looking For
This role is perfect for a self-motivated and highly organized individual who is passionate about making a difference. You should be:
- A meticulous and detail-oriented individual with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Comfortable with technology and proficient in tools like the Google Suite.
- An excellent communicator, both in writing and in conversation.
- Confident in handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
- Driven by a passion for child safety in education, understanding that your work directly contributes to a secure and supportive learning environment.
- Prior experience in a compliance or administrative role is an asset but not a requirement!
If you're ready to join a collaborative and innovative team where your contributions have a significant and tangible impact, we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to grow with a company that's changing the world of education for the better.
Benefits
- Equity compensation
- Role includes bonus
- 18 Paid Vacation Days and 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with no match
- Sick leave
- Paid biweekly
Hiring Process
1. Intro call with the Talent Team
2. Role-focused Interview with 2 leadership members
3. Values-focused conversation with a leadership member
Ready to Apply
If you’ve read this far and you’re excited (maybe even a little nervous), we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, and different experiences and perspectives - just like the staff who teach through Zen and the children at the schools we work with. We believe in hiring the best people from the widest pool and creating an inclusive atmosphere with a culture where people’s voices are heard and all our team can look forward to coming to work.
We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen). We believe in an environment with equal access to career development opportunities and actively encourage applications from BAME candidates.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process with us, please do let us know.
Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback on initial submissions.
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