Director of Compliance

Job Summary:

The Director of Compliance at Pace Center for Girls leads cross functional organizational efforts to ensure contract administration with contractual obligations, risk and insurance management, and financial requirements related to grants and restricted funding. This role is responsible for proactively identifying areas of risk, building internal controls, and fostering a culture of accountability across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a collaborative approach, and experience in nonprofit operations and grant compliance.

Salary: $105,000-$120,000

Who We Are:

At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on girl-centered, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again.

Founded in 1985, Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization that believes all girls, regardless of their story, deserve a safe and supportive space where they can become strong, compassionate and successful women.

Our Culture:

At Pace, our culture is built on core beliefs that foster a supportive, mission-driven, and empowering environment where girls can thrive and reach their full potential.   Our culture is rooted in the following foundational behaviors:

Caring – We are warm, sincere, compassionate, and collaborative, fostering an environment of support and connection.

Purposeful – We are focused on our mission and committed to social responsibility, ensuring our efforts make a meaningful impact.

Learning Oriented – We are open, inventive, and exploratory, continuously seeking growth and improvement.

Results Driven – We are focused on achieving goals and measurable success, ensuring accountability and progress.

Girl-Centered – The ways that girls learn and develop are unique. That's why we've created an environment that responds to their needs so they can feel safe enough to develop meaningful and trusting relationships while embracing their capabilities, strengths and autonomy.

Using Your Strengths – Every girl brings something exceptional to the table. At Pace, we focus on developing these special characteristics. By supporting a girl's talents and positive attributes we help her achieve her goals.

Understanding Trauma – Trauma can alter the course of a girl's life. At Pace, we recognize that trauma may be the root cause of unhealthy behaviors, which is why we work hard to help heal and empower girls.

What We Offer:

• Growth and Development - Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject-specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.
• Work Life Balance – Team members benefit from 20 paid time off days, 14 paid national holidays, and an additional 5 days for wellness week. Center based team members observe a balanced schedule with 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in-service planning days. Teachers become eligible to receive an additional 2 weeks of paid time off after one year of employment.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Full-time team members are eligible for a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and the 403(b)-retirement plan. Those working less than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Mental Health and Well-Being - All team members have access to wellness resources, offering wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well-being.

What This Role Does:

Contract Administration and Oversight

• Oversee the review and tracking of contracts, agreements, and MOUs to ensure terms align with Pace policies and funding requirements along with government requirements as applicable.
• Maintain a centralized contract repository and monitor expiration dates, renewal timelines, and key deliverables with stakeholders.
• Partner with internal departments to develop and implement standardized contract processes, templates, and review procedures.
• Leadership of procurement process leading to proper and timely vendor selection, validation of invoicing versus contractual agreement
• Identify potential risks in contracts and provide clear guidance to teams on obligations and compliance.

Risk Management and Insurance

• Coordinate the organization’s insurance program, including general liability, professional liability, cyber, and workers’ compensation coverage.
• Serve as the main contact for insurance brokers and carriers, ensuring timely renewals and adequate coverage across all locations and programs.

Grant and Financial Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and private grant financial requirements, including allowability of costs, documentation standards, and reporting.
• Work closely with Finance and Program teams to align spending with grant budgets and ensure proper financial tracking and reporting.
• Monitor subrecipient or partner compliance when applicable, supporting due diligence and audit preparation.
• Maintain documentation to support audit readiness and assist in responding to monitoring or audit findings.

Compliance Monitoring and Training

• Maintain a compliance calendar and checklist of required reporting and deliverables across contracts, grants, and insurance.
• Provide regular training and guidance to internal teams on compliance protocols and expectations.
• Help investigate and document compliance issues or concerns and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support continuous improvement of internal controls and compliance systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What We Require for the Job:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in nonprofit operations, contract administration, grants management, or compliance-related work.
• Working knowledge of federal and state grant regulations.
• Strong project management, organization, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships and support teams in understanding and meeting compliance expectations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with document tracking or grants management systems a plus.

Other

• Expected to complete and participate in all required trainings and drills
• Required to align with the Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles, maintain ethical standards, and comply with all policies and procedures of Pace Center for Girls
• This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com