Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OpenEd is an education company focused on providing customized education and resources to learners and families. The Program Administrator will own the implementation and ongoing execution of a specialized Indiana program, ensuring compliance, program fidelity, staff alignment, and effective day-to-day operations. The role will monitor data and audits, support training and documentation, collaborate cross-functionally, and recommend improvements to systems and processes.
Responsibilities
- Owning the implementation and ongoing execution of a specialized program with elevated compliance or program-specific requirements
- Ensuring teachers and specialists understand and adhere to program expectations, policies, and workflows
- Serving as the subject matter expert on state-specific and program-specific requirements
- Monitoring program fidelity through data, audits, and regular review of key systems (attendance, engagement, progress, documentation, etc.)
- Identifying compliance risks or gaps and proactively addressing them
- Partnering with the Director of Program Implementation to align program execution with broader system design
- Supporting staff through training, communication, and ongoing guidance related to program requirements
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (learning, partnerships, product, operations) to ensure alignment and effective execution
- Elevating trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement based on program data and stakeholder feedback
- Advocating for product and system enhancements that improve the experience for students, families, and staff within the program
- Supporting documentation and audit readiness to ensure compliance with state and partner expectations
- Attend team meetings as requested or required
- Lead by example to foster an environment that is supportive of OpenEd’s values and represent OpenEd with a high level of integrity and professionalism
- Adhere to all federal, state and/or local regulations, OpenEd policies and procedures, and other compliance obligations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- The ideal candidate combines strong knowledge of compliance and program requirements with the ability to operationalize expectations, support staff, and drive alignment across teams
- This role will involve cross-functional collaboration and requires residency in the state the program serves
- • A professional with strong knowledge of compliance, program requirements, and state-specific expectations within K–12 education
- • A clear communicator who can translate complex requirements into actionable guidance for staff
- • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and addressing risks
- • A collaborative team player who can build strong relationships across functions
- • A problem-solver who uses data and feedback to drive improvements
- This role requires residency in the state the program serves and a high degree of ownership, responsiveness, and independent judgment in managing program-specific needs
- • This position requires residence in the state of Indiana and will require occasional in-state travel to oversee in-person assessments
- • Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field
- • Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and improving systems or programs at scale
- • Strong understanding of core school operations (attendance, assessment, curriculum, grading, and student support systems)
- • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance
- • Experience working cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority
- • Strong data analysis skills and ability to use metrics to inform decisions and continuous improvement
- • Experience developing training materials, documentation, or operational playbooks
- • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- • Ability to identify gaps, solve problems, and drive alignment across teams
- • Commitment to maintaining flexible availability during traditional business hours in the Mountain Time Zone
- • Familiarity with Google products such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Forms, Sheet, etc
- • Access to a smartphone, high-speed internet, computer, webcam, and headset
- • Must be eligible to work in the U.S
- 5+ years of experience in K–12 education, preferably in virtual, blended, or non-traditional learning environments
Benefits
- $8K variable compensation
- Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, life, critical illness, accident, STD/LTD, HSA, and FSA with dependent care.
- Fully remote workforce with some autonomy in work hours
- Monthly tech subsidy provided
- Generous Paid Time Off policy
- Supportive and collaborative team environment where contributions are valued and teamwork is encouraged
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