Education Administrative Associate

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YMCA of Greater Springfield

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Springfield, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role focuses on managing administrative tasks for education programs, specifically handling tuition payments, billing, and account reconciliation in the Daxko system. It also involves providing customer service to parents and assisting with state contract billing and program registrations.

Qualifications

You have excellent customer service and communication skills, with strong organizational and time-management abilities. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and have experience with database management systems like Daxko. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Daxko

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Outlook

CCFA

DESE

Job Description

Pay Range: $17.50-19.50/ hour POSITION SUMMARY: 
This position plays a crucial role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the Y’s education programs. The Education Administrative Associate is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, involving scheduling debits for funds related to childcare programs as well as supporting other various administrative needs of the organization. 

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
  • Accurately apply adjustments to maintain proper balance due from families in the Daxko system. 
  • Accurately schedule parent tuition payments, including online payments, checks, and credit card transactions. Reconcile parent accounts, identify and attempt to resolve payment discrepancies. Generate and distribute invoices and statements.  
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date parent accounts within the Daxko system, including contact information, billing addresses, and payment preferences. Process account adjustments for various reasons, including vouchers, Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) slots, and approved financial aid applications. 
  • Set up and manage recurring payment schedules for parents in the Daxko system. 
  • Manage account receivables and past-due accounts, including implementing collection procedures and communicating with parents regarding outstanding balances. 
  • Provide excellent customer service to parents by addressing account inquiries, resolving billing issues, and providing timely assistance with account access and navigation. 
  • Assist with monthly state contract childcare billing in CCFA state system. 
  • Monitor operations of state requirements for childcare reimbursable food program with DESE. 
  • Assist with the registration process for school-age programs, summer camps, and other educational offerings. Provide information to parents regarding program details, fees, and enrollment procedures. 
  • Provide general administrative support and assist with office tasks as needed. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills (written and verbal). 
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software. 
  • Experience with database management systems (e.g., Daxko) preferred. 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand or reach for extended periods of time, move around the work environment independently, push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time. Employee is exposed to noise and fluctuating temperatures. 
 

 

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YMCA of Greater Springfield

As the oldest YMCA in the country, the YMCA of Greater Springfield has a long established tradition of improving lives in our community. Since 1852, thousands of people have walked through the doors of our Family Centers. In 14 cities and towns, our members and participants are impacted by our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Every day we are reminded that the work we do is not just a luxury it is a necessity. Our amazing team of more than 500 staff members and volunteers consider it an honor and privilege to be part of this incredible social movement: For Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
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