Office & Billing Administrative Coordinator
LeafSpring School at Three Chopt is seeking a highly capable, organized, and professional Office & Billing Administrative Coordinator to serve as the operational backbone of our school. This is not a traditional receptionist role. You will manage family billing and accounts, oversee enrollment, maintain licensing compliance, and step in as Administrator-in-Charge, all while being the warm, welcoming face families see every day.
Benefits
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
This role requires someone who can understand how our entire program fits together and use that understanding to solve problems independently, not just follow a checklist. You'll need to stay accurate and composed under real pressure with frequent interruptions.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Account Management
- Manage all family billing, tuition payments, account balances, and collections with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
- Reconcile payments, track outstanding balances, and resolve billing questions with families professionally and tactfully
- Support basic accounting functions and financial reporting for school leadership
School Operations & Compliance
- Maintain student records and files in compliance with state licensing requirements and school policies
- Serve as Administrator-in-Charge when needed, making real-time decisions about scheduling, staffing, and classroom ratios
- Manage enrollment, attendance, and family data in our database (Procare)
Family Relations & Enrollment
- Serve as the primary point of contact for current and prospective families by phone, email, and in person
- Guide families through inquiries, tours, and registration
- Communicate with families on behalf of school leadership
Leadership Support
- Partner with school leadership on administrative projects, planning, and office systems
- Support classrooms as needed, including covering breaks and ratios
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- You understand how billing, enrollment, staffing, and licensing connect, and you use that knowledge to anticipate problems before they happen
- You apply what you know to new situations instead of waiting for step-by-step instructions You stay accurate and calm while handling constant interruptions and competing priorities
- Families trust you with sensitive financial and personal information
Ideal Candidate
- Experience with billing, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or office management
- Proven ability to manage high volume and frequent interruptions without sacrificing accuracy
- Strong independent judgment and problem-solving skills
- Warm, professional, and skilled at difficult conversations, including those about money
- Experience in a school, childcare, or family-focused setting is a plus
Minimum Qualifications
- Genuine enjoyment of children and the ability to relate well to them, their families, teachers, and the public
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Procare experience preferred
- High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Current notary public or willingness to obtain within 6 months
- At least one year of relevant experience preferred
- Flexibility Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, with occasional after-hours needs
- Willingness to support in classrooms as needed to cover ratios