Coordinator, Nursery School Operations

92nd Street Y • New York, NY

1d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Nursery School Operations is responsible for a broad range of activities to support the Director of Curriculum and Education Operations and ensure the school’s front office runs smoothly and is a welcoming environment for students, families, faculty, and staff at all times.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ administrative experience, preferably in a school or other educational environment.
• Ability to interact positively with discretion and diplomacy with all stakeholders and to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Zoom and Brightwheel.
• Working knowledge of media equipment, ie: projectors, scanners, copiers, printers, etc.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and execute responsibilities while managing conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• An interest in early childhood education and a commitment to the mission and goals of 92NY and the Nursery School.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with experience in Early Childhood Education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the front office of the Nursery School. Acting as the first point of contact for the school, welcoming visitors, responding to all inquiries in a helpful and professional manner and ensuring that appropriate responses are managed in a timely fashion.
• Support the Director of Admissions and the Executive Director of the Nursery School; oversee the school admissions process, participate in informational sessions, school tours and other related tasks.
• Work with the Director of Curriculum and Educations Operations, managing the digital files of all students and families – including maintaining and updating confidential medical and financial information relating to health forms, billing, and educational requirements.
• Manage classroom budgets, including but not limited to, the ordering of supplies and tracking, reconciling, and settling invoices in the digital accounts payable system.
• Serve as the primary point of contact interdepartmentally.
• Liaison between parents and school regarding all aspects of school life; drafting and proofreading correspondence as well as receiving and disseminating information between students, families, faculty, and staff as required.
• Create and plan department events with school administrators ensuring complete planning, organization, and execution.
• Complete other departmental duties and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level