Senior Director, Compliance & School-Base Sites
About The Position
The Director, Compliance & School-Based Sites (Director) is an experienced leader responsible for overseeing compliance, safety, school-based site administration, and grant-funded initiatives across Union League Boys & Girls Clubs. This role also ensures that organizational systems, people practices, and administrative infrastructure effectively support program operations across Club and school-based sites. The Director partners closely with Operations, Finance, and Government Grants leadership to ensure strong internal controls and BGCA compliance. This position plays a key role in strengthening leadership capacity and operational sustainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Nonprofit management, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
- Valid Illinois Driver License with a driving record that meets ULBGC insurance carrier requirements, and ability to transport members.
- First Aid & CPR certification.
- 6-8+ years of progressive leadership experience in administration, operations, human resources, or nonprofit management.
- Minimum of four years of staff supervision experience.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing compliance functions in a complex organization.
- Experience supporting grant-funded programs and reporting requirements.
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to influence and inspire.
- Strong prioritization, judgment, and independent working capabilities, coupled with the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with Club staff, volunteers, community groups, and related agencies.
- Experience with budget development and financial management.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative oversight to Club sites operating within school settings by supervising all school sites and their coordinators, and coordinating staffing plans (approximately 3–5 employees per site).
- Ensure compliance, data collection, and reporting for grant-related program requirements.
- Provide administrative oversight for special initiatives such as Chicagobility, an innovative youth summer employment program.
- Ensure administrative systems, staffing coordination, and internal and external compliance requirements are met for all new special programs.
- Serve as a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Safety Assessment team.
- Lead the organization’s Safety Committee, ensuring internal safety audits and walkthroughs occur at least twice annually and that findings and corrective actions are properly documented and implemented.
- Act as the primary administrative liaison to the Board of Directors’ Safety Committee.
- Ensure compliance with BGCA standards, licensing requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Serve as a key liaison between Administration, Operations, Finance, Government Grants, and external consultants.
- Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and at a high level of quality.
- Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, data-driven decision-making, and budget stewardship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
