Self Governance & Compliance Senior Advisor

Job Title: Self Governance & Compliance Senior Advisor

Location: Remote (United States)

Department: Self Governance & Compliance

Reports To: Department Director / Organizational Leadership

Position Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

Duration: Flexible, based on organizational needs

Time Commitment: Approximately 1 hour per month, including brief weekly check-ins with department leadership

About Resilience, Inc.

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the mental and emotional well-being of students and adults through education. The organization provides Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tools to help K–12 schools develop essential skills, including self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making.

Position Summary

Resilience, Inc. is looking for experienced individuals to serve as Self-Governance and Compliance Senior Advisor. As an advisor, you will use their expertise in the field to play a critical role in providing strategic and operational guidance and support to the organization. You will lead and participate in initiatives, provide coaching and mentorship to team members, and ensure policies and procedures align with the organization's goals and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and strategic recommendations to support governance & compliance development projects and initiatives
• Review, analyze, and provide advice on formulating Self-Governance & Compliance policies, operational issues, and associated risks.
• Oversee quarterly audits of the Finance & Accounting Division to ensure accountability and effective internal controls.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members on various department projects, fostering continuous strive towards improving workflow.
• Lead or participate in SG&C projects and initiatives.
• ​​Develop, implement, and communicate SG&C policies and procedures.
• Ensuring company compliance with applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations

Areas of expertise

• Self governance compacting & funding agreement
• Intergovernmental Relations and Public Diplomacy
• Risk management & Internal Audit Oversight
• Executive Advisory & Strategic Planning
• Organizational Building & Mentorship

Qualifications

• Expert in Self-Governance & Compliance non-profit sector.
• Minimum of two years of experience in self-governance & compliance and/or advisor role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Experience in leading and managing initiatives and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.

Expected Contributions

• Provide guidance to improve SC&G development and project outcomes
• Strengthen leadership development through mentorship and training recommendations
• Mitigate risk in auditing reports and Internal controls
• Reduce operational issues through improvement in project and procedure management

Work Arrangement

This is a flexible, remote volunteer position. Advisors will contribute expertise and guidance based on their availability and the department's priorities. Specific responsibilities and deliverables will be agreed upon with department leadership.

Why Join Resilience, Inc.?

Join a mission-driven nonprofit where your professional expertise can help improve educational resources, support children's emotional development, and promote social-emotional learning in schools nationwide.