Chief Compliance Officer
Published Date: Aug 15, 2025
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
August 14, 2025 - September 15, 2025
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
An ideal candidate for this role is an experienced business leader with an extensive background in finance and broad auditing expertise – familiarity with concepts of budgeting and finance in California public education is highly desirable.
This individual will be familiar with the lifecycle of procurement contracts and have experience overseeing and improving contract performance and outcomes. The candidate will have superior management skills, will be a self-starter with the ability to manage a challenging and demanding workload, and will have considerable experience implementing business best practices; preferably within a K-12 school district.
The successful candidates will have exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communications skills; she or he must be able to write effectively, and present analysis and conclusions in a persuasive manner.
At a minimum qualified candidates will possess:
- A BA/BS from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in a related field.
- Five years of management experience in at least two of the following areas: auditing, budget, compliance, investigations, or other related areas in a public organization. Experience in a K-12 school district is preferable.
BENEFITS
Insurance: We offer a choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family.
Retirement: Employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: 24 days of paid vacation each year.
Paid Holidays: 13 paid days off each year.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting directly to the Senior Advisor to the Superintendent, the Chief Compliance Officer will develop, implement, and evaluate various compliance and regulatory functions and programs across multiple District departments and will advise the Superintendent and District executive staff on District-wide compliance activities. Additional responsibilities of this position include:
- Initiating and managing district-wide compliance strategies and programs to prevent, detect and correct noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Overseeing implementation of compliance-related reviews and audits to identify risks and establish necessary corrective actions, and ensuring that such actions are instituted.
- Reviewing current and proposed compliance legislation and regulations to determine impact on departmental policies, procedures and systems.
- Providing guidance, advice, training, and offering educational programs to improve departments’ understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
- Responding to audit reviews and queries as the principal point of contact for the District.
- Initial focus will include working with the Procurement team to assure compliance with State statutes, Board rules, and District policies relating to procurement and contracts.
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: https://bit.ly/3JATP4M
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in business administration, accounting, public administration, educational administration, or a related field. An advanced degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, educational administration, or a related field is preferable.
EXPERIENCE:
Five years of management experience in at least two of the following areas: auditing, risk assessment, budget, compliance, or other related areas in a public organization. Experience in a K-12 school district or other public educational instiution is preferable.
SPECIAL:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
SPECIAL NOTES:
An employee in this class is subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.
PLEASE NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the selection process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, please be sure to upload it as an attachment to your candidate profile. Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you believe that you have what it takes to be successful and thrive in this position, we would like to know more about you. Interested applicants, please apply through our online application system. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your resume.
VERY IMPORTANT:
Your resume is a CRITICAL component in our application process, as it will become part of the next step in our process. Please ensure that your resume clearly indicates the extent of your professional experience and expertise as it relates to this position by describing in detail your experience, education, and training that most closely relate to the Chief Compliance Officer. Additionally, you should indicate how your background and your skill set match that described for our successful candidate, as only those candidates who most closely match our description of a successful candidate will be invited to move forward in this selection process.
Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application. If you have any questions please contact Nga Nguyen at n.nguyen@lausd.net.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?
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To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
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ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
As this is a Senior Management recruitment, successful candidates are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list in alphabetic name order. Hiring departments may make job offers to anyone on the Eligibility List. Eligibility Lists are typically active for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this selection process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information. The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
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