Temporary Compliance Associate (Part-Time)

Union Settlement Association, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Union Settlement Association, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a part-time Temporary Compliance Associate to support the Youth Development and Opportunity department. The role focuses on reviewing documentation, maintaining compliance files, and assisting with audits and funder reviews.

15 hours per week at $25 per hour, located at Washington Community Center. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information

Qualifications

• Previous experience in compliance, quality assurance, program administration, nonprofit operations, or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and 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 collaborating with a team.
• Experience in nonprofit, youth-serving, education, or community-based orgs preferred.

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• Assist staff with identifying missing or outdated documentation and tracking items through resolution.
• Support internal compliance reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Prepare documentation for audits, monitoring visits, and funder reviews.
• Maintain compliance tracking tools and systems.
• Review data for inconsistencies and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Assist with corrective action plans for identified gaps.
• Support the Executive Director with special compliance-related projects.
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure policy adherence.
• Perform other duties related to compliance and operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Temporary Compliance Associate (Part-Time)

Temporary- Part Time New York, NY, US

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.
• 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.