Junior Compliance Specialist

Zen Educate; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech startup revolutionizing education is seeking a Junior Compliance Specialist to ensure that every educator using our platform is fully vetted and qualified. This role involves reviewing educator profiles, assisting with background checks, and collaborating on compliance policies. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented communicators passionate about child safety in education. Join us in creating a transparent and efficient platform where resources stay in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Driven by a passion for child safety in education.
• Prior experience in a compliance or administrative role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify educator profiles for accuracy.
• Assist with background checks and compliance audits.
• Develop and implement safety policies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Google Suite

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm (40 hours per week)

Make a Real Impact as a Junior 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 Junior 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

• Reviewing and verifying educator profiles to confirm all documentation is accurate, from background checks and references to immunizations and training certifications.
• Assisting with 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

• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Zen, we strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion, where everyone is respected, valued and appreciated for their unique traits, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment where our team can thrive, regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, religion or beliefs. We value our differences and believe that practices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion help us create a fairer, more compassionate environment for all.

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 culture where people’s voices are heard and all our team can look forward to coming to work.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for all. We seek out diverse opinions, beliefs, and experiences because they collectively make us stronger; we’ve had former teachers, pilots, fundraisers, engineers, lawyers, marketers, social media experts and more join our team.