Manager Compliance Operations Ancora Training-Remote

We offer an extensive benefits package to our full-time employees after 30 days of employment, a matched 401(k) after 60 days, and Paid Time Off after 90 days.

This is a Remote position.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Manager of Compliance Operations (“MCO”) reports to the Vice President of Compliance. The MCO assists the Ancora training divisions in complying with state licensing agencies' criteria and corporate policies.  In addition, the MCO assists in maintaining an accurate and current location tracker for training operations, compliance document archive, and the preparation of applications, reports, and official communication sent to state regulatory agencies. 

The MCO possesses the ability to work well with colleagues and other constituents, often from a distance, and has a high comfort level with the use of multiple forms of communication.  The MCO must be self-reliant and comfortable in a highly visible position, exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills are essential, as is the ability to make decisions and to accept accountability. The MCO is expected to persevere in a challenging environment, demonstrate an advanced ability to learn from experience, and possess strong writing skills and high-level project management skills.  The MCO must be able to multitask, managing multiple priorities, responsibilities, and deliverables promptly and within the constraints of externally imposed deadlines. 

In concert with Ancora Education’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Innovation & Growth, the Manager of Compliance Operations will: 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor operations of Ancora training business units to ensure adherence to federal, state, and corporate, policies

• Ensure that training locations meet all regulatory filing deadlines required to maintain licensure, approvals, and exemptions by tracking and managing communications while meeting internal and external due dates

• Use internal document management systems and reports to manage a compilation of agency applications, reports, responses, and correspondence to ensure timeliness, accuracy, consistency, compliance, and professionalism

• Partners with appropriate training division leaders and corporate departments on internal and external compliance matters, submissions, and communications

• Provide technical assistance researching and interpreting laws/rules/criteria/regulations and applying them to training operations 

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with state agencies and industry associations 

• Support training locations with state Department of Motor Vehicle/Department of Transportation site review process and timelines to include visit preparation, visit support, corrective action plans, and follow-up activities

• Reviews regulatory communications for completeness, accuracy, quality, and follow-up planning

• Assists training division to maintain appropriate licenses and exemptions, including the review of annual, interim, and progress reports and applications when applicable, including maintaining instructor licensing as current

• Champion the CDL instructor's Random Drug Testing protocol

• Assist to facilitate and maintain documentation for mandated instructor training for safety incidents 

• Serve as initial compliance point of contact for AT/ACT business units

• Remain apprised of state legislation impacting assigned schools/business units

• Attend relevant conferences and meetings, as requested 

• Ensure all internal compliance items are properly maintained (improvement plans, training files)

• Other duties or projects as assigned 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS:

• The MCO will be available during acceptable business hours, during extended hours as needed, and during normal school operating hours when visiting campuses

• This position may require working outside normal business hours to meet submission deadlines and due to special circumstances

• This position requires travel. Some travel may be expected outside of normal business hours.

• Expected travel: up to 25% 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, or related field from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or substantive experience in post-secondary education

• Strong time management skills & attention to detail 

• Superior oral and written communication skills, an ability to think and plan strategically, self-reliance, and exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills

PREFERRED:

• At least five years of experience working with state licensing or other regulatory agencies

• Experience navigating a complex, multi-site, geographically diverse, regulated organization

• Experience with campus academic & administrative platforms or other industry-related software

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This job posting does not qualify to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for those who do not meet the work authorization requirements for employment in the U.S

Ancora Education is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.