Compliance Specialist - Chicago

Job Title: Compliance Specialist

Location: Chicago Hybrid 

Salary: $47000 USD

Type: Full-time

Are you ready to join a mission-driven company and play a crucial role in building a better future for education? Zen Educate is a high-growth tech startup on a mission to revolutionize how schools find temporary teaching staff. We believe that by creating a transparent and efficient platform we can help schools save money while empowering teachers to earn more and that means more resources stay where they belong: in the classroom.

We're looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our team. This isn't just an administrative role; it's a chance to be a guardian of quality and safety. You'll be on the front lines ensuring that every educator who walks into a classroom through our platform is fully vetted qualified and prepared to make a positive impact.

You'll be a key player on our Compliance team using your sharp eye for detail to ensure we're adhering to all state federal and internal standards. This means you'll be:

• Reviewing and approving educator profiles to confirm all documentation is accurate from background checks and references to immunizations and training certifications.

• Assisting with background checks and regular compliance audits to maintain our high standards of safety.

• Collaborating with a passionate team to develop and implement policies that protect students and schools.

• Helping to build a culture of compliance across the entire organization ensuring everyone understands the importance of our mission.

This role is perfect for a self-motivated and highly organized individual who is passionate about making a difference. You should be:

• A meticulous and detail-oriented individual with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Comfortable with technology and proficient in tools like the Google Suite.

• An excellent communicator both in writing and in conversation.

• Confident in handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.

• Driven by a passion for child safety in education understanding that your work directly contributes to a secure and supportive learning environment.

• Prior experience in a compliance or administrative role is an asset but not a requirement! 

If you're ready to join a collaborative and innovative team where your contributions have a significant and tangible impact we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to grow with a company that's changing the world of education for the better.

• 18 days of PTO + 8 days of paid sick leave + US Federal holidays + option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year

• Quarterly social budget 

• Health insurance

What We Do

At Zen our mission is to change the world of education recruitment. Schools spend over £2bn a year on agency staff with over £600m per year of that spent on fees that go straight to recruitment agencies. So far we've saved UK schools over £14m in supply teaching recruitment costs and that number grows every day allowing schools to invest further into children’s wellbeing and attainment. We're not just redefining recruitment; we’re upskilling our supply staff to provide the highest quality teachers and TAs to schools. Each supply staff member is Level 2 Safeguarding trained guaranteeing the safety and wellbeing of children in your school. Using our online platform schools can access hundreds of fully vetted high-quality teacher & TA profiles who they can book instantly at the click of a button. We don't stop at just providing a platform – we have a dedicated school success team here to support you every step of the way. When you succeed we succeed!