Youth Safety and Compliance Manager

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

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About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is hiring a Youth Protection Manager to lead and strengthen the University’s approach to protecting minors participating in University-sponsored or University-affiliated camps, academic programs, athletic activities, outreach events, field trips, research experiences, and other activities. This new University-wide position will serve as the central subject-matter resource for programs involving non-ERAU minors and provide leadership and oversight for implementing the University’s Minors on Campus Policy.

The Manager will work collaboratively with departments across the University to establish consistent safeguarding standards, practical procedures, effective training, and appropriate oversight. This is a standards, consultation, and operational support role; the Manager will not operate individual camps or programs. The position will establish the framework, tools, training, and guidance that departments need to run programs safely and effectively. It will also involve field observations, compliance reviews, support for program leaders, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

The position may be based at the Daytona Beach or Prescott campus. Periodic travel between campuses is required, with increased travel during peak program season; occasional overnight travel may be required. Some evening and weekend work may be required based on program schedules and operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Human Resources, Youth Protection, Risk Management, Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience involving youth programs, camps, educational outreach, safeguarding, compliance, risk management, policy administration, training, or related work.
• Experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, training, or compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of youth protection and safeguarding practices, mandatory reporting, background screening, emergency planning, and risk assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, build collaborative relationships, and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Ability to manage confidential information and coordinate timely responses to concerns involving minors.
• Ability to travel periodically between campuses, with increased travel during peak program season; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required based on program schedules and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Higher education, K–12 outreach, summer program, athletics, Student Affairs, risk management, or compliance experience.
• Relevant professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer the University Minors on Campus Policy and develop supporting procedures, standards, forms, and guidance.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on youth protection and safeguarding practices.
• Partner with academic departments, Summer Programs, Athletics, Admissions, Housing, Student Affairs, Research, Campus Safety & Security, Environmental Health and Safety, Human Resources, and other University areas.
• Review new and existing programs and advise on supervision, training, background screening, documentation, emergency planning, and higher-risk activities.
• Conduct program compliance reviews and operational audits.
• Develop and deliver high-level/standard training for program leaders, employees, student workers, volunteers, and others working with minors.
• Collaborate with other department personnel to review emerging risks involving digital communications, social media, photography, video, privacy, online contact, and other technology-related issues.
• Support appropriate mandatory reporting, internal escalation, and coordination with offices responsible for Title IX, Clery Act, and other institutional reporting requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and provide compliance metrics and recommendations to University leadership.
• Provide recommendations and corrective-action guidance when programs do not meet University policy or applicable legal requirements.
• Conduct field observations, support program leaders, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Up to 18 days of paid leave in the first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year.
• 9 or more paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• 100% tuition coverage for the employee for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted tuition rates for the employee’s spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Employer retirement contribution of 6% of base salary and a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in the first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager