A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume (due to system limitations). The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relates to this position.
Reporting to the Director of Child and Family Care, the Compliance Specialist is an important member of the Child and Family Care team, responsible for safeguarding the operational excellence and funding of our Children's Centers.
You will ensure Center compliance with all internal and external regulations, licensing requirements, and quality standards and maintain eligibility for financial subsidies through detailed oversight. You will build collaborative relationships with Center leadership, University staff, and external regulatory agencies.
- Translate complex regulations from state licensing and quality standards into clear, applicable guidance for center staff.
- Manage tracking systems to monitor compliance deadlines, staff requirements, and operational standards.
- Mitigate risk by drafting inter-departmental procedures and escalating potential compliance gaps to leadership.
- Lead the application process for licensing renewals, quality certifications, and financial subsidies.
- Source and secure funding by identifying new grants, stabilization funds, and pilot programs.
- Oversee reporting and record-keeping to ensure all internal and external data is accurate, timely, and confidential.
- Foster strategic partnerships with site directors and external regulatory agencies to support continuous improvement and operational quality.
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in licensed early childhood education settings, with demonstrated knowledge of best practices for early childhood education.
- Minimum 1 year experience facilitating compliance management, quality improvement plans, or financial reporting.
- Intermediate experience with child care center licensing procedures, early childhood quality standards, or funding reporting.
- Intermediate technical abilities to navigate software platforms and information systems.
To learn more about the position, please see the following: Child and Family Care Compliance Specialist Job Description
To learn more about the University of Michigan Children's Centers, please visit our website: Children's Centers | Human Resources University of Michigan
Benefits at the University of Michigan:
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off, including family leave
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
