Senior Regional Operations & Compliance Associate

KIPP Public Schools • Columbus, OH

38d

About The Position

The Opportunity Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Senior Regional Operations & Compliance Associate plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence and compliance integrity across KIPP Columbus. This position supports regional compliance management by ensuring data is accurate, documentation is complete, and reporting is timely across key operational service areas including child nutrition, transportation, and state compliance requirements. The Senior Regional Operations & Compliance Associate works closely with both regional team members and school-based operations teams to ensure that compliance submissions are accurate and all required documentation is collected, verified, and maintained. In addition to compliance responsibilities, this role provides essential support for special projects such as coordinating external event requests, managing logistics for campus-wide events, and preparing materials and logistics for monthly Board of Directors meetings. This role is ideal for someone who finds purpose in structure and precision, and who is motivated by ensuring that strong systems and accurate reporting allow KIPP Columbus to deliver on its mission for students and families.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in operations, compliance, or project coordination.
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant experience required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Demonstrated alignment with KIPP Columbus' mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Managing regional compliance systems to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting for all operational services, including child nutrition, transportation, and state compliance requirements.
• Collecting, verifying, and organizing required documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance submissions.
• Maintaining up-to-date trackers and dashboards that monitor data, deadlines, and deliverables to drive operational excellence.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of reports to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), KIPP Columbus' charter sponsor, and other relevant agencies.
• Assisting in preparation for audits, sponsor reviews, and compliance site visits by ensuring documentation is current and complete.
• Coordinating logistics for monthly Board of Directors meetings, including catering orders, agenda preparation, and room setup.
• Supporting special projects and regional initiatives, including external event requests and campus-wide events, to ensure seamless planning and execution.
• Collaborating with the COO and regional operations team to ensure strong follow-through on operational goals and project deliverables.
• Managing procurement, scheduling, and vendor coordination for key operational events and initiatives.
• Maintaining project trackers, monitoring deadlines, and communicating progress updates for recurring and special initiatives.
• Collecting updates, preparing summaries, and following up on action items to ensure accountability and completion.
• Working closely with both regional team members and school-based Operations Coordinators to ensure alignment and consistency across all operational systems.

Benefits

• KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees