Program Operations Coordinator, Preparatory Division

Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Program Operations, the Program Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating financial transaction administration for the Pre-College and Music Advancement Program (MAP), including faculty, substitute, and guest artist onboarding and payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have a close eye for detail in data entry, data management, and accounting; be methodical and reliable; and have an aptitude for learning and navigating workflow systems. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Preparatory Division operates on a standard schedule of Tuesdays - Saturdays throughout the Academic Year. This position works a Tuesday-Saturday schedule. The annual salary range for this role is $55,000-$62,000, based on experience, skillset, and qualifications.

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Role Responsibilities:

• Coordinate onboarding tasks related to faculty, substitutes, and guest artists
  • Facilitate the onboarding process for all new faculty, substitutes, and guest artists/presenters, including processing applications and hiring in the Oracle-based Cadence system, coordinating with Human Resources, and communicating with personnel
• Coordinate finance tasks related to students, faculty, substitutes, and guest artists
  • Process reimbursement and supply requests for Preparatory Division faculty
  • Process invoices for payments to guest artists/presenters, instrument vendors, summer camps, etc.
  • Process substitute faculty payments and faculty ad hoc payments for additional work such as masterclasses, recruitment activities, etc.
  • Coordinate student and family financial support programs such as free lunch, transportation stipends, senior funds, and free tickets
  • Assist in determining financial aid awards for Pre-College students; submit information to Student Accounts and Bursar; share information with Development
  • Resolve payment issues in communication with Finance, Student Accounts, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
• Maintain
  • Maintain accurate records of all payments and tasks above in AirTable; create reports for distribution to the Preparatory Division team
  • Review recurring reports from Finance, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable with the School’s budget reporting tools
• Assist with management of college student work-study program and Community Engagement fellowships
  • Assist the Pre-College Academic Affairs Coordinator and MAP Administrative Manager in hiring, scheduling, and approving timecards for work-study Office Assistants, Audition Monitors, and Admissions/Audition assistants
  • Assist the MAP Administrative Director and Administrative Manager in onboarding and paying MAP Fellows and CLIMB Fellows
• Schedule and coordinate personnel for recruitment initiatives and special events
  • Schedule recruitment events such as school visits and partner program lessons
  • Coordinate faculty participation in above events
• Coordinate with division hospitality
  • Book and confirm accommodations for guest conductors, artists, and composers
  • Order catering for division meetings
  • Maintain an orderly and well-stocked office

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 year experience in arts administration, financial data entry, and/or accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to proofread and draft documents
• Fluency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; willingness and aptitude for learning new programs
• Proficiency with project management software, including AirTable and Notion
• Attitude of flexibility and collaboration; ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and diverse populations
• Exceptional organizational skills and eye for detail; ability to prioritize and effectively multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to the many needs of a fast-paced educational and performing arts community
• A commitment to exceptional quality

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with Oracle-based data management systems
• Accounting and budget management

• Please note that submission of a cover letter is a requirement of all applicants in order to be considered for this role. Application review will begin on December 16, 2024.

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