Contract Management and Compliance Specialist

Reach is a nonprofit, accredited university that employs job-embedded learning to help communities grow their own talent. At the undergraduate level, Reach offers adults employed in schools and other workplaces the opportunity to earn a unique bachelor’s degree that embraces work experience as part of the learning process. At the post-baccalaureate level, Reach provides “alternative” certification and degree programs for full-time educators and organizational leaders seeking a more equitable world. Reach seeks to evolve a new era in higher education where a job leads to a degree instead of the other way around.

We seek to create a world where effort and skills, not money or connections, determine who gets ahead. Learn more about us at https://www.reach.edu/.

The Contract Management and Compliance Specialist will be the hub for managing university regulatory requirements related to a multi-state distant learning institute of higher education with an all-remote workforce. The role will focus on ensuring compliance, managing documentation, and managing deadlines across the university. For state authorizations, the Specialist will complete applications and reports and cultivate positive working relationships across the University and with external higher education regulators.

Responsibilities:

• Project manage many of the compliance requirements of an institute of higher education, including corporate/regulatory filings, state education authorizations, and charitable solicitation registration.
• Conduct in-depth research into state specialized authorization and related compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with state agencies of higher education, state licensure agencies, and individuals in the state authorization community at other colleges and universities.
• Support other departments at Reach to ensure compliance around accreditation, financial aid, and other federal and state regulations. Collaborate with a variety of university departments, including academics, operations, and institutional research.
• Maintain the state authorization/compliance database.
• Own university-wide contracts (not including personnel or student agreements) and ensure proper document management and deadline adherence.
• Act as liaison to outside legal counsel as appropriate
• Work with the Chief Financial Officer and the finance, legal, HR, and IT teams on related projects
• Advise the CFO and University Cabinet on requirements related to state expansion and other university projects
• Assist with other accreditation & authorization projects as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in areas such as Education, Law, Business Administration, or a related field; or four years of experience in an educational, non-profit, or government organization in a regulatory or compliance role
• Extreme attention to detail, dependable and self-motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with project management software and spreadsheets, including Google Suite and related applications.
• Ability to read and understand published legal requirements from various state and federal regulatory bodies.
• Meet stringent deadlines and demonstrate ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituents
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: We provide medical, vision, and dental insurance plans to ensure you and your family are well-covered. Plus additional wellness programs.
• Freedom Time Off: We offer a flexible "Freedom Time Off" policy, empowering you to take the time you need when you need it, without the constraints of a traditional vacation policy.
• Flexible Remote-Only Workplace: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere with our flexible remote-only work environment, fostering a balance of workload and rest
• Professional Development Support: We are committed to your growth and development, offering support for professional development opportunities to help you advance in your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reach University is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Reach University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at PeopleOps@reach.edu if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.