Regional Director of Compliance - IDEA Cincinnati

The Regional Director of Compliance ensures that IDEA Greater Cincinnati operates with integrity, transparency, and full adherence to all state, federal, and authorizer requirements. Working under the direction of the Regional Executive Director, the Regional Director of Compliance builds and maintains systems that safeguard the region’s credibility, funding, and long-term sustainability.

This role plays a critical part in IDEA GC’s efforts to build the infrastructure and routines that allow campus and regional leaders to focus on instruction and operations while ensuring compliance is proactive, well-managed, and fully integrated. The Director leads compliance readiness across the region, manages key relationships with the Fordham Institute (authorizer) and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), and ensures IDEA Greater Cincinnati meets or exceeds every contractual and regulatory standard.

• Starting compensation for this role typically falls between $91,120 and $112,000 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

The Regional Director of Compliance safeguards IDEA Greater Cincinnati’s future. By ensuring compliance is not just managed—and mastered—this role builds the foundation for IDEA GC’s long-term success, including its 2027 charter renewal, credibility with authorize rs, and confidence from families and funders.

Through strong systems, data integrity, and partnership across teams, the Regional Director of Compliance transforms compliance from a reactive obligation into a proactive driver of sustainability, trust, and excellence.

• Serve as IDEA Greater Cincinnati’s primary compliance liaison to the Fordham Institute and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW).
• Ensure IDEA GC meets 100% of all Fordham contractual obligations, including all “Meets Standard” ratings on Fordham’s Alternative Accountability Measures (governance, financial performance, academic reporting, and operational compliance).
• Maintain ongoing communication with Fordham staff regarding deadlines, submissions, and compliance evidence.
• Coordinate the authorizer performance framework process, including submission of documentation, performance analysis, and follow-up.
• Lead IDEA GC’s 2027 Charter Renewal process, including development of all renewal documentation, compliance evidence, and internal…