Compliance Manager, Education Partnerships

Who we are

HopSkipDrive’s mission is to create opportunity for all through mobility. Our innovative, supplemental school transportation solutions are used by over 600 school districts, charter schools, nonprofits, government agencies, as well as busy families to safely and reliably get kids where they need to go.

Student transportation is the largest mass transit system in the U.S. The way kids get to and from school has a direct impact on our kids, families, schools and communities. While school districts spend $28 billion annually on transportation, only 30% of kids get to school on a bus. The current system can no longer meet all the transportation needs of our districts, schools and families — and its shortcomings are causing inequities in educational access that are affecting the welfare of millions of kids each day.

HopSkipDrive is taking a different approach to arranging safe, reliable school transportation that meets needs that aren’t being addressed by the current system, helping to fill gaps and supplement the student transportation options available. We create personalized transportation solutions for the one to the many, and everything in between.

We’re a company with heart

Our partnerships with school districts, child welfare agencies and nonprofits ensure equitable educational access for the most vulnerable populations, including youth in foster care, children experiencing homelessness and students with disabilities.

We understand that the difference between struggle and success can sometimes be as simple as the ability to show up, which is why we’re on a mission to use innovative technology — coupled with operational expertise and new ways of thinking — to help kids reach their full potential by providing a safe, dependable way to get them where they are going.

We’re an awesome place to workOur company culture has been well-recognized — HopSkipDrive has been named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list, as well as Best Places to Work lists from Built In LA, Comparably, Inc., and the Los Angeles Business Journal. Comparably also named us a Best Company for Professional Development, as well as to its Best CEO and Best CEOs for Women lists.

We’re growing rapidlyFounded by three moms as a solution to their own transportation challenges, we now operate across over 13 states across the country. We continue to expand at a rapid pace, making the Inc. 5000 list four times, as well as the Deloitte 500 Fast-Growing Technology list. HopSkipDrive has raised $100M in funding to date.

Who you are

You are looking for a challenging and rewarding experience. You are inspired by our vision and the opportunity to define a new category in an incredibly fast-growing market. You are excited to learn, grow and collaborate so we can achieve our mission of creating opportunity for all through mobility.

At HopSkipDrive, we know that challenges require different approaches, unique perspectives and new ways of thinking. We are building a team of creative problem-solvers from many different backgrounds.

What you'll do

As Compliance Manager, Education Partnerships, you will be highly motivated to organize and push forward compliance requirements for HopSkipDrive as a transportation network company working in the education sector. You have a particular ability to translate legal requirements into operational conversations with clients and stakeholders.

• Maintain a deep understanding of current and upcoming regulatory compliance requirements, as well as the manner in which the company meets those requirements
• Partner closely with cross-functional partners to translate compliance requirements for clients
• Work with operations teams to plan compliance with requirements
  • Assist with compliance stand-ups in new markets
  • Complete ad hoc research on compliance-related questions and issues
• Facilitate implementation of compliance requirements, including setting up systems and processes to ensure compliance
• Support the Director in optimizing HopSkipDrive’s rapidly growing regulatory portfolio

What You Bring

• A candidate who wants to bridge the gap between regulatory and company compliance, client support, and business development, and strong preference given to candidates with experience in education compliance
• 5+ years experience in compliance, OR JD & 3+ years experience in compliance
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams to educate clients on company compliance, translating requirements for both internal and external audiences
• Proven ability to facilitate implementation of compliance requirements, setting up systems and processes to ensure compliance with limited supervision.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and apply them to practical business operations.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in documentation and reporting
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time

** This role will be fully remote from a state where we do business *AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA*

What you will get

We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity. In addition, we offer flexible vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location. The total compensation package for this role also includes equity stock options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HopSkipDrive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected class. HopSkipDrive is also proud to operate as a drug-free workplace.