School Financial Coordinator - Eliot-Pearson Children's School

Tufts University; Medford, City of Ithaca (MA, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated School Coordinator to oversee operations and support the administrative team. This role involves managing admissions, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a passion for working in a diverse environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community focused on child development and education. Join a forward-thinking team where your efforts will directly impact the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with an Associate Degree or 2+ years with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school operations, admissions, and fiscal management.
• Monitor budget, expenses, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technology Proficiency

Data Management

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Appleworks

MS Publisher

iPhoto

Job description

Overview

The Eliot-Pearson children's school is the laboratory-demonstration school affiliated with the Eliot-Pearson department of child study and human development at Tufts University. The school serves as a model and demonstration facility, providing a training and observation site for new and experienced teachers and a research facility for faculty and supervised students. The children's school enrolls approximately 69 children. It has preschool and kindergarten to first grade classes.

What You'll Do

The School Coordinator works closely with the Director and the administrative team to plan, coordinate and monitor school and fiscal operations, including overseeing admissions and enrollment processes, open house and admissions school visits. The Financial Coordinator will:

• Monitor and support daily school operations, policies and procedures, children and staff files and reports, licensing requirements, maintaining, and updating records and documentation of compliance with EEC regulations and NAEYC accreditation standards.
• Monitor the budget, inflow, expense accounts, tuition accounts, and staff and family contracts.
• Support the school's marketing, communication, and outreach, as well as local, global, and special collaborations or projects.
• Supervise the front desk staff in providing support to the administrative team.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by an Associate Degree with 4+ years of experience, OR a Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of experience
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with teachers, staff, helping professionals, children and families
• Strong written communication skills
• Demonstrated respect for a diverse and inclusive group of staff, children and their families
• Can work collaboratively and effectively in a team; shows flexibility and adaptability
• Can build positive relationships with parents and extended families of children attending Eliot-Pearson Children's School
• Can respond effectively to varied challenges presented each day
• Can use technology to perform tasks efficiently and effectively; familiar with Macintosh and PC platforms software (Microsoft word, Excel, Appleworks or MS Publisher, iPhoto and other digital imaging programs)
• Highly organized; can handle several different projects at once, set priorities, and ask for help; effectively manage files, schedules, timelines, and deadlines
• Ability to work independently under pressure and handle confidential materials
• Experience or demonstrated interest in data management and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a university setting and under the Director
• More than 2 years of related experience
• Experience in office management, creating budgets, and managing finance accounts
• Experience in working at a childcare center
• Knowledge of MA State License and National Accreditation Requirement

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

This position is expected to be on campus 5 days per week, with remote work during School year breaks (winter break, February break, and April break). The use of vacation time is encouraged during August when the Children's School is closed.

Pay Range

Minimum $26.70, Midpoint $31.80, Maximum $36.80



Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.