Children'S Tuition Fund Specialist, Federal

Association of Christian Schools International•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Remote

About The Position

Administer Children’s Tuition Fund operations in federal programs through accurate data management, compliant processes, high-level customer service, and careful cash management. Work collaboratively with the CTF leadership team and ACSI departments to further CTF efforts. This is a remote position performed from a home office anywhere in the contiguous United States. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The starting salary range is $21–$23.50 per hour, based on work experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and internal and external equity. Employees may choose from medical plans, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, a 403(b) retirement plan, and supplemental life and disability insurance. Other offerings include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, basic life and accidental death and disability coverage, long-term disability, an employee assistance plan, a Christian school tuition benefit, and a discretionary annual bonus. The ideal candidate demonstrates acceptance of the ACSI Statement of Faith, a strong Christian testimony, spiritual maturity, knowledge of Scripture, servant leadership, and active participation in a local Bible-believing church. The role requires at least three years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or higher, Microsoft Office proficiency, strong communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving and multitasking ability, attention to detail, and self-motivation in a remote work environment. The position requires a professional remote work environment suitable for videoconferences and phone calls and willingness to travel up to 10% by plane or automobile. A current driver’s license is required. The employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear; use computers to process information; and frequently reach with hands and arms. Close-range reading and distinguishing colors and contrasts are required. The work environment is usually minimally noisy. The position is accountable to the Manager, Federal Programs, and to the agreed job description, ACSI policies, goals, and timelines.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience.
High school diploma or higher.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate well with all levels of ACSI and CTF management and staff, schools, contributors, and third parties.
Ability to problem-solve and multitask effectively.
High attention to detail and ability to deliver positive outcomes.
Strong self-motivation and ability to be productive in a remote work environment.
Desire to examine business processes and outputs for continuous improvement and efficiency.
Current driver’s license, maintained in effect as a condition of employment, and willingness and ability to travel up to 10% by plane or automobile.
Acceptance without reservation of the ACSI Statement of Faith; strong Christian testimony and desire for spiritual growth; mature, godly spirit; Christian role-model conduct; faith and prayer; broad acceptance of and by the evangelical Christian community; strong knowledge and understanding of Scripture; servant leadership; and active participation in a local Bible-believing church.

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day requirements of federal programs and provide effective service to schools, contributors, businesses, and stakeholders.
Execute scholarship-process steps, including recording contributions, preparing award recommendations, and facilitating fund disbursement.
Maintain financial inflows and outflows and accurately record financial activity.
Maintain accurate financial records and assist the Federal Lead and Manager with preparing and submitting required reports to state and federal agencies and the ACSI finance department.
Ensure adherence to state and federal tax credit regulations, maintain compliance standards, and support program certification and reporting requirements.
Monitor workflow processes and recommend improvements to the manager to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
Maintain integrated databases of contributors, schools, and family/student scholarship applicants and recipients.
Develop database, workflow, and program-process documentation and training materials in coordination with leadership.
Respond professionally and promptly to inquiries from contributors, schools, parents, government representatives, and vendors.
Perform other duties as assigned.