Pace Center for Girls · 1 day ago
Director of Compliance
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expPace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs. The Director of Compliance leads efforts to ensure compliance with contracts, risk management, and financial requirements related to grants, while fostering a culture of accountability and internal controls across the organization.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Pace Center for Girls
PACE Center for Girls provides academics and social services with a focus on the future for middle& high-school-aged girls.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.81MKey Investors
Mary’s Memorial Giving FundBishop Parker FoundationState Farm
2025-07-09Grant· $0M
2025-06-20Grant· $0.13M
2025-04-22Grant· $0.06M
Leadership Team
Mary Marx
President & CEO
Teddy Thompson
Chief Program Officer
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