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Director of Operations Compliance

Bronx, NY

About Us

Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue.  Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child’s unique needs.  A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, over the past two years, Brilla alumni have secured spots in the most prestigious high schools in the tri-state area, earning over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid. Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers some of the most competitive salaries in the market to honor their dedication. With high expectations and a supportive community, we’re preparing students to excel in high school, college, and beyond.

Position Overview
Brilla Schools seeks a mission-driven, detail-oriented, and results-focused leader to serve as Director of Operations Compliance for the Brilla Schools Network in the Bronx. The Director of Operations Compliance will own and oversee network-wide compliance systems and processes, ensuring Brilla meets all SUNY authorizer, NYSED, NYC DOE, Charter School Law, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, while maintaining a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, systems-oriented leader who can translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, sustainable processes; coach school-based leaders; and proactively mitigate compliance and safety risk across a growing charter school network. The Director of Operations Compliance reports to the Deputy Chief Operations Officer and partners closely with school leaders, operations, student services, data, finance, and external partners.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities
This role owns a department or function across the network, including strategy, systems, and performance outcomes. The Director of Operations Compliance designs and implements processes that drive quality, equity, and consistency, manages Managers and/or team leads, and uses data and stakeholder feedback to improve results. This leader ensures strong execution while building sustainable systems for growth.

The Director of Operations Compliance provides strategic leadership, oversight, and systems ownership for all regulatory, safety, and operational compliance across the Brilla Schools Network. This role ensures the network remains fully compliant with Charter School Law, NYSED and SUNY regulations, NYC DOE requirements, and all applicable federal mandates, while supporting safe, orderly, and high-functioning school environments.

Qualifications

Compliance Strategy & Network Oversight

  • Own operationalization and execution of network-wide compliance across all Brilla schools and programs.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar covering all NYSED, SUNY, NYC DOE, and federal reporting, certifications, audits, and submissions.
  • Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely completion of all compliance requirements across campuses.
  • Proactively detect and identify early warning signs of noncompliance (anomalies, gaps, missed filings).
  • Partner with senior leadership to align compliance priorities with network growth, facilities, and operational capacity.

Authorizer, Regulatory & Charter Law Compliance

  • Serve as the primary compliance lead for SUNY authorizer requirements and charter accountability.
  • Operationalize compliance with New York State Charter School Law, including governance, reporting, and operational mandates in collaboration with the Legal Director.
  • Ensure compliance with New York State Charter School reporting and operational mandates.
  • Oversee preparation, submission, and tracking of all required reports, certifications, and renewals.

NYSED, NYC DOE & Federal Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with NYSED and NYC DOE regulations as directed by the Legal Director, including but not limited to:
  • Student enrollment, attendance, and records
  • Immunizations and health compliance
  • Special education (IDEA), Section 504, and related services
  • Multilingual Learner (MLL/ENL) requirements
  • Title I, McKinney-Vento, and federal program compliance
  • FERPA and student data privacy
  • Serve as a liaison with NYSED and NYC DOE on compliance matters as needed.

School Safety & Emergency Preparedness Compliance

  • Monitor compliance with school safety laws and regulations, including:
  • NYSED School Safety Plans
  • Emergency response protocols and drills (fire, lockdown, shelter-in-place, evacuation)
  • Building safety, occupancy, and emergency readiness requirements
  • Partner with Operations and Facilities teams to ensure safety plans are documented, updated, trained, and executed with fidelity.

School-Based Compliance Support & Leadership

  • Partner with Principals, Directors of Operations, and school leadership teams to ensure strong site-level compliance practices.
  • Conduct compliance reviews, internal audits, and spot checks to ensure fidelity and readiness.
  • Build compliance capacity across campuses through coaching and technical assistance.

Systems Ownership & Data Integrity

  • Serve as system owner for compliance-related workflows and documentation systems (PowerSchool, ATS, compliance trackers, dashboards, shared drives).
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity related to enrollment, attendance, immunizations, services, safety, and reporting.
  • Partner with Data and Operations teams to resolve discrepancies and strengthen cross-system alignment.
  • Use data to monitor trends, identify risks, and inform leadership decisions.
  • Provide regular compliance updates, risk assessments, and readiness reports to direct supervisory and Legal Director.

Policy Development & SOP Management

  • Own and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all compliance and safety-related processes.
  • Ensure policies and procedures are documented, updated, trained, and consistently implemented across campuses.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts to strengthen clarity, efficiency, and sustainability of compliance systems.

Benefits
At Brilla Schools, we celebrate the unique skills, experiences, and passions that each staff member brings to our mission. To support their work, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package to provide competitive and adaptable coverage. We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that supports the holistic health and wellness of our team members including:

  • Comprehensive Professional Development: More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions to ensure staff excel in their roles and flourish.
  • Community and Culture: An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year, fostering connection and collaboration among staff and families in the Bronx.
  • Flexible Health Coverage: A full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support diverse needs, utilizing Cigna and Anthem provider networks.
  • Competitive Compensation: A salary range of $115,000 to $125,000, with pay varying within this range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 
  • Retirement Plans: A 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options with matching contributions, helping you secure your financial future while you grow with us.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, including all Federal Holidays and extended breaks, and wellness resources to support personal renewal and sustained excellence.

At Brilla, your dedication fuels our mission, and we’re here to invest in your growth, well-being, and success—from recruitment to retirement!  

Please note: The above is based on the 2025-2026 plan year. You can find more information here.

Brilla Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Brilla Schools provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.

 

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