ARIZONA OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

1400 West Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 

Grade: 21

This position will remain open until business needs are met

The Junior Governance & Compliance Advisor supports the Workforce Arizona Council’s mission by helping maintain strong governance, public transparency, and consistent compliance across Arizona’s workforce system.

This role provides entry-level compliance and governance support to Arizona’s 12 Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) by assisting with monitoring preparation, documentation review, meeting compliance (including Arizona Open Meeting Law practices), and the coordination of technical assistance and training.

The Junior Advisor works closely with OEO/WAC staff, DES, ADE/Adult Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) partners to help ensure local boards have the tools, templates, and guidance needed to meet WIOA governance and accountability expectations.

This position is ideal for a candidate who is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in public-sector compliance, board operations, and workforce policy.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Compliance Support & Documentation:

• Assist with reviewing local board submissions and documentation for completeness and alignment with WIOA governance requirements (e.g., bylaws, membership records, conflict-of-interest forms, meeting minutes, agenda postings)

• Maintain compliance trackers, document inventories, and deadline calendars for monitoring cycles, corrective action follow-up, and required local board actions

• Support the development of corrective action documentation (drafting templates, tracking progress, compiling evidence)

• Help identify recurring compliance issues and summarize patterns for senior staff

Board Governance & Meeting Support:

• Support WAC and Executive Committee meeting logistics: agendas, posting timelines, materials packets, minutes templates, and action logs to align with transparency requirements and internal standards

• Assist local boards with practical governance needs such as agenda/minutes formats, quorum tracking, membership updates, and records organization

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building:

• Coordinate and support training and technical assistance for LWDB staff and board leadership (scheduling, materials prep, attendance tracking, follow-up resources)

• Help develop “how-to” guidance and checklists to simplify compliance expectations for local boards

• Support consistency in implementation by maintaining shared templates and guidance resources

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:

• Attend local board meetings as needed to observe governance practices and support WAC representation (with coaching and support from senior staff)

• Support coordination with DES, ADE/Adult Ed, and VR partners to align messaging, monitoring activities, and technical assistance

• Maintain regular communications with LWDB staff (email, meeting reminders, clarification requests, follow-ups)

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by tracking outcomes, documenting process improvements, and updating internal playbooks

• Draft short memos, summaries, and dashboards that translate compliance findings into clear next steps

Knowledge of:

• Basic understanding of public administration, governance, and compliance concepts (e.g., transparency, internal controls, documentation standards)

• Familiarity with public meeting practices (or willingness to learn Arizona Open Meeting Law requirements)

• Awareness of workforce development programs and/or WIOA partners (helpful but not required)

• Basic understanding of how boards/councils operate (quorum, bylaws, minutes, motions)

Skill in:

• Coordinating training and technical assistance, including scheduling, materials preparation, attendance tracking, and followSkill in professional written and verbal communication with local boards and partner agencies

• Meeting and board support, including agenda preparation, materials compilation, action tracking, and minutes coordination

• Drafting clear, concise templates and guidance (e.g., corrective action templates, checklists, how-to guides)

• Summarizing complex compliance issues and identifying patterns or recurring gaps for senior staff

• Organizing and maintaining compliance trackers, document inventories, and deadline calendars

• Reviewing and validating documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory alignment

• Cross-agency coordination to ensure consistency in messaging and implementation

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive governance and compliance information

• Support corrective action processes by tracking progress and compiling supporting evidence

• Work collaboratively with senior staff, taking direction while exercising sound judgment

• Provide practical, solution-oriented support to local boards with varying capacity levels

• Interpret and apply WIOA governance requirements to real-world local board practices

• Manage multiple deadlines and monitoring cycles with attention to detail and accuracy

• Observe governance practices objectively and communicate findings diplomatically

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, Education, Legal Studies, Communications, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• 0–2 years of relevant experience (or 2–4 years in adjacent roles such as program coordination, grants support, compliance support, board/committee support, or government operations)

• Experience with compliance documentation, audits/monitoring, grants administration, or policy support

• Familiarity with Arizona workforce partners (DES, ADE/Adult Ed, VR) or local government processes

• Experience supporting a board, committee, or public-sector program

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Sick leave

• Retirement plan

• Health and dental insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mariem Ly at mariem.ly@oeo.az.gov