Director of Governance and Compliance

Director of Governance and Compliance at Santa Ana Unified School District

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Application Deadline

9/1/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/11/2026

Contact

Yesenia Lopez

(714) 558-5717

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$12,899 - $17,822 Monthly

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Grade 129 $12,899 - $17,822 monthly

Length of Work Year

2026-2027

Employment Type

Full Time

Work Site

Superintendent s Office

Work Calendar

12 months

Benefits

Eligible for Medical, Dental and Vision

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, plans, organizes, coordinates, and oversees District governance, policy administration, Public Records Act compliance, legal services coordination, Board governance support, charter school review processes, and District compliance systems. Serves as the District's central resource for governance, legal operations, policy implementation, records compliance, and risk mitigation. Coordinates activities among departments, legal counsel, and executive leadership to ensure consistent, efficient, and legally compliant District operations.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Instructions: Complete an online EDJoin application and attach all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered for an interview. In addition, applicants are required by law to complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure by listing all previous Local Education Agency (LEA) employment, including school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Education, Law, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field. • Five (5) years increasingly responsible administrative experience involving governance, compliance, public administration, legal operations, policy administration, labor relations, human resources, risk management, or related fields. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in a California public school district, county office of education, community college district, or public agency. • Experience working with Board governance, Brown Act compliance, Public Records Act requests, policy administration, or legal services coordination. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California driver s license.

Please attach all documents listed below as applications missing attachments will be considered incomplete and therefore will not be considered for an interview. • Resume • Copy of College Transcripts or Degree • Valid California Driver's License. • 3 signed letters of recommendation dated within 1 year

Requirements / Qualifications

Instructions: Complete an online EDJoin application and attach all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered for an interview. In addition, applicants are required by law to complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure by listing all previous Local Education Agency (LEA) employment, including school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Education, Law, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field. • Five (5) years increasingly responsible administrative experience involving governance, compliance, public administration, legal operations, policy administration, labor relations, human resources, risk management, or related fields. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in a California public school district, county office of education, community college district, or public agency. • Experience working with Board governance, Brown Act compliance, Public Records Act requests, policy administration, or legal services coordination. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California driver s license.

Please attach all documents listed below as applications missing attachments will be considered incomplete and therefore will not be considered for an interview. • Resume • Copy of College Transcripts or Degree • Valid California Driver's License. • 3 signed letters of recommendation dated within 1 year

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