Coordinator, Compliance Risk and Safety

District of Columbia Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Public Schools seeks a Coordinator, Compliance Risk and Safety to advance DCPS’ risk and safety initiatives within the Office of General Counsel. You will coordinate data platforms, collaborate with schools and central services, analyze trends, and help implement corrective actions across the district.

Travel across DC Public Schools to conduct inspections and ensure MOA/MOU compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in the education sector a plus.
• Experience with OCTO Quickbase, SharePoint, and web-based applications preferred.
• Analytical skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Attention to detail in a demanding environment.
• Prior experience in risk management, safety, or compliance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data Management and Digital Platform Coordination: Coordinate data collection efforts and track digital platforms such as Quickbase, SharePoint, and various web applications.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop, liaise, and maintain effective partnerships with various stakeholders across schools and Central Services.
• Trend Analysis and Recommendations: Identify patterns/trends in data and advise improvements; travel district-wide for safety/compliance visits.
• System Development for Improvement: Maintain systems to improve risk management efficiency and monitor MOA/MOU compliance.
• Compliance and Safety: Provide technical support on compliance, risk, and safety activities; ensure timely corrective actions and agency reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Risk management familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Quickbase

SharePoint

Web-based applications

Job description

TheOfficeofGeneral Counsel (OGC) is responsible for providing expert advice of counsel and legal representation to DCPS' Chancellor, CentralOffice, principals, and other school-based staff to help ensure that all DCPS students, regardless of background or circumstance, receive a world-class education that prepares them for success in college, career, and life. Major practice areas in OGCinclude:General Practice, which includes FOIA, FERPA, policy andethics, Laborand Employment, and Special Education due process litigation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). Additionally, theofficeincludes the Labor Management & Employee Relations (LMER) team and the Compliance division.

TheLabor Management & Employee Relations (LMER)work group is responsible for supporting DCPS on a wide range of employee relations matters, including but not limited to: ensuring compliance with EEO laws;facilitating the proper implementation of progressive discipline; assisting employees with workplace problems; collaborating with unions to resolve issues and address concerns; working with managers to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies; scheduling meditations and hearings to address grievances; investigating allegations of misconduct by employees, contractors, and volunteers; and conducting background investigations to determine suitability for DCPS employment and service providers.

TheCompliance divisionis made up of the Internal Audit, Special Education Compliance, Risk Management, and Comprehensive Alternative Resolution and Equity (CARE) teams. The Compliance division works closely with various federal and District agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Education,Officeofthe Inspector General,Officeofthe District of Columbia Auditor,Officeofthe State Superintendent of Education,OfficeofHuman Rights,Officeofthe Chief FinancialOfficer, and Metropolitan Police Department on an as needed basis. The division receives concerns and complaints from students, parents, and third parties and provides effective andequitableresolution to issues raised, conducts internal audits of DCPS programs, and oversees the management of all audits of DCPS conducted by external entities. The division is also responsible foridentifyingandmitigating risks and workingand collaborating to ensure safety. The Compliance team’s mission is to work with all Schools and Central Services departments to ensure that operations and programming are compliant with applicable DCPS, District, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.

The Coordinator, Compliance Risk and Safety is responsible for collaborating with multiple stakeholders within schools and Central Services to ensure that agreed upon corrective actions are implemented within the agreed upon time frame. The Coordinator will also collect and analyze data across the agency to identify trends and make recommendations to improve service delivery to students and other stakeholders. The Coordinator will create systems for improvement and build relationships necessary to help ensure a safe learning environment is maintained.

The Coordinator, Compliance Risk and Safety will report to the Director, Risk Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Data Management and Digital Platform Coordination: Coordinate data collection efforts and track digital platforms such as Quickbase, SharePoint, and various web applications. Collects, arranges, and preserves investigation-related information to ensure data accuracy, security, and the effective utilization of digital tools in support of DCPS’ compliance and risk management objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop, liaise, and maintain effective partnerships with various stakeholders across schools and Central Services. Interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external DCPS stakeholders. This collaboration is pivotal in ensuring the timely and effective implementation of agreed-upon corrective actions.
• Trend Analysis and Recommendations: Identifies patterns/trends in data. Assists in the comprehensive analyses of agency-wide data to discern trends that may impact compliance, risk, and safety management. Utilizes these insights to formulate and advocate for strategic improvements in service delivery to students and other key stakeholders. Willing to travel across the district to all DC Public Schools for the purpose of conducting safety and compliance inspections, evaluations, or investigations on developing issues.
• System Development for Improvement: Maintains robust systems aimed at enhancing risk management operational efficiency and effectiveness. These systems will facilitate continuous improvement and support DCPS’ commitment to maintaining a safe educational environment. Also, assists in the creation of a system to monitor compliance of all requirements and timelines specified in Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) and Memoranda ofUnderstanding (MOUs).
• Compliance and Safety: Provides technical support to schools and Central Services departments regarding compliance, risk, and/or safety activities. Plays an integral role in developing and sustaining safe and secure learning atmospheres through diligent compliance and risk management efforts. Collaborates with schools and Central Services departments to ensure timely implementation of corrective action plans, and submission of agency reports for potential tort and safety infractions to drive collaboration and training for risk protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two to four years of related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
• Experience with OCTO Quickbase, SharePoint, and web-based applications preferred.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Attention to detail, and ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in or exposure to risk management programs, safety, or compliance a plus.

DCPS Values

• STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
• COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
• EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
• EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
• TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
• JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact [e-mail].