JOB TITLE: ACCREDITATIONS AND COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE
Reports to: Head of Operations
WHO ARE WE?
Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Accreditations and Compliance Executive is responsible for ensuring that the School’s policies and procedures comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, including the Personal Data Protection Act and accreditation bodies (i.e. Edutrust and CIS/WASC). They must also ensure that our operations comply with our internal policies and procedures. The Accreditations and Compliance Executive also acts as the Data Protection Officer for the school.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accreditations
- Be part of Management Representative team for CPE EduTrust
- Assist the Management representative with organising and coordinating reports and documentation for CPE EduTrust and ERF requirements
- Assist with Academic Accreditations CIS/WASC/CAIE/IB coordination
- To work closely with the stakeholders on the accreditation process
- Compliance
- Oversee, review, manage and implement policies and processes of the various departments/areas/functions
- Oversee and manage the survey and feedback/complaints management
- Oversee and manage requirements by all other authorities/agencies/bodies
- Review and evaluate company procedures to identify hidden risks
- Help to develop, review, manage, implement and disseminate policies, handbooks, forms and other documents
- Work together with facilities and other departments to ensure licences are renewed on time.
- Data Protection & IT Security
Perform the duties of the school’s data protection officer, including:
- Ensuring policies, procedures and processes adhere to data protection, IT security legislation and best practice
- Reviewing processes and procedures and recommends effective improvements
- Recording data protection activity, including breach/incident reports and records of processing, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date
- Acting as an advisory role to all members of Nexus to ensure all data protection policies and processes are understood and adhered to
- Providing training on data protection to staff
- Documentation of the organisation's business continuity plans
- Documentation of Data Protection and IT security controls
- Involvement in whole school events and activities as required
- To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders, function managers and reporting manager
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Organised and detail oriented
- A genuine team player and collaborator
- Self motivated, self directed and proactive character
- Efficient time management skills
- Experience and knowledge in ISO, Auditing, CIS, WASC, IB, EduTrust and CPE requirements is an advantage
- Excellent comprehension skills and the ability to read and produce administrative and technical reports and documentation
- Relevant Degree in Business Management or equivalent
- Experience in Education Industry with PEI environment
- A good knowledge of auditing skills will be preferred
- Knowledge in using Data Analytics for auditing is preferred but not mandatory
Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.
Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application via:
https://careers.taylors.edu.my/job-invite/3298/
