Senior Director, Compliance & School-Base Sites in Chicago, Illinois at Union League Boys and Girls Club

TITLE: Senior Director, Compliance & School-Base Sites

LOCATION: Main Office; Travel to School-Based Club Sites Required

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, exempt

ORGANIZATION

The mission of Union League Boys & Girls Clubs is to enable all young people, especially those who need

us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. ULBGC currently

serves 15,000 youth annually with a budget of $8 million.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Compliance & School-Based Sites (Director) is an experienced leader responsible for

overseeing compliance, safety, school-based site administration, and grant-funded initiatives across Union

League Boys & Girls Clubs. This role also ensures that organizational systems, people practices, and

administrative infrastructure effectively support program operations across Club and school-based sites.

The Director partners closely with Operations, Finance, and Government Grants leadership to ensure

strong internal controls and BGCA compliance. This position plays a key role in strengthening leadership

capacity and operational sustainability.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

School-Based Site & Special Programs Administration

• Provide administrative oversight to Club sites operating within school settings by:

1. Supervising all school sites and their coordinators
2. Coordinating staffing plans (approximately 3–5 employees per site).
3. Compliance, data collection, and reporting for grant-related program requirements.

• Provide administrative oversight for special initiatives such as Chicagobility, an innovative youth summer employment program.
• Ensure administrative systems, staffing coordination, and internal and external compliance requirements are met for all new special programs.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Serve as a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Safety Assessment team.
• Lead the organization’s Safety Committee, ensuring internal safety audits and walkthroughs occur at least twice annually and that findings and corrective actions are properly documented and implemented.
• Act as the primary administrative liaison to the Board of Directors’ Safety Committee.
• Ensure compliance with BGCA standards, licensing requirements, and applicable regulations.

Cross-Functional Support

• Serve as a key liaison between Administration, Operations, Finance, Government Grants, and external consultants.
• Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and at a high level of quality.

Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, data-driven decision-making, and budget stewardship.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Maintain contact with Club Director (professional/volunteer), and senior leaders to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel. Maintain close contact with the senior leadership team for strategic planning, updates, budget development, and larger-scale projects.

External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, and schools, as time allows. In addition, coordinate with the RD Team relationships with grant and special projects funders in support of meeting all funding requirements.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Nonprofit management, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Valid Illinois Driver License with a driving record that meets ULBGC insurance carrier requirements, and ability to transport members.
• First Aid & CPR certification.
• 6-8+ years of progressive leadership experience in administration, operations, human resources, or nonprofit management. Minimum of four years of staff supervision experience. Demonstrated experience in overseeing compliance functions in a complex organization.
• Experience supporting grant-funded programs and reporting requirements.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to influence and inspire.
• Strong prioritization, judgment, and independent working capabilities, coupled with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with Club staff, volunteers, community groups, and related agencies.
• Experience with budget development and financial management.

PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to traverse around Club site
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time, including while using computer/electronic equipment
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds of school supplies/recreational equipment waist height