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Crossover · 4 days ago

Regulatory & Permitting Specialist, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $100,000/year USD

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $100K/yr

Crossover is transforming education through 2 Hour Learning, which aims to help students complete their academics in two concentrated hours. The Regulatory & Permitting Specialist will drive compliant and timely openings of microschools by navigating the permitting process and coordinating with various stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Investigating local permitting, zoning, licensing, and inspection protocols using AI-powered tools and authoritative sources

Contacting municipal and regional agencies directly to confirm requirements, resolve ambiguities, and establish compliant pathways

Converting scattered regulations, correspondence, and discussions into organized checklists, schedules, and action items

Preparing, filing, and monitoring submissions through approval with rigorous attention to accuracy

Synchronizing with construction crews and vendors to ensure build schedules match inspection and approval timelines

Traveling regularly, generally 3 - 4 days weekly, to U.S. cities to advance openings through hands-on presence

Keeping straightforward, precise tracking systems so teams always understand approval status, blockers, and your resolution efforts

Delivering concise status updates to senior internal stakeholders

Qualification

Permitting process knowledgeRegulatory complianceAI tools proficiencyClear communicationProject managementProblem resolutionDetail-oriented executionRelationship building

Required

Located in the United States with authorization to work without requiring visa sponsorship

Available and willing to travel 60-80% of the time to U.S. cities

Proven track record of owning outcomes in uncertain or rapidly changing contexts

Track record of clear communication with diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership and external collaborators

Confidence initiating dialogue with new contacts and establishing trust efficiently

Reliable execution on detail-intensive assignments with firm deadlines

Proven application of AI tools like ChatGPT or Perplexity to enhance research, planning, or communication tasks

Preferred

Background involving permits, inspections, facilities management, construction, real estate, or regulatory compliance, including internship or project experience

Participation in student government, event logistics, facilities roles, or leadership requiring multi-party coordination

Any interaction with city, county, or state government agencies

Education or experience in public administration, urban planning, legal studies, business operations, or communications

Curiosity about career trajectories in site launches, multi-site operations, infrastructure programs, real estate development, or logistics networks