Tuition Strategist

Valley Christian Schools•Tempe, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tuition Strategist to join our team. The Tuition Strategist will prioritize and seek state tax credit donations to benefit Valley Christian Schools. The Tuition Strategist will be an expert in the individual STO, corporate STO, and ESA programs, with a primary focus on generating STO funding, both via individual donors and corporate donors. This position will act as the lead on Scholarship Consultation with new and current families.

Requirements

Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Statement of Faith
Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs
Adheres to and honors Valley Christians standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
Must have excellent sales skills and know how to cultivate and “close” deals
Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to multi-task with organization
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with corporate and individual donors
Must have High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Must possess a high level of professionalism and strong presentation skills
Must have strong and proven sales background
Expert knowledge and background in both STO and ESA programs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Improves the individual and corporate STO funding at VCS each year. Initial goals: from ~$3.5M in individual STO funding to $7M by 27-28; ~$2.0M in corporate STO funding to ~$3.0M by 27-28, with progress goals along the way
The result of this effort will likely move total individual scholarships per student from ~$6,000 (current) to ~$10,000/student by 27-28.
Meets with individuals on behalf of VCS to secure both “unrecommended” STO funds (to VCS), as well as “recommended” funds (for VCS students/families)
Meets with business owners and C-suite executives to secure corporate STO donations
Strategizes and executes opportunities for organizations to participate in STO payroll withholdings
Strategizes and executes a plan to work with CPAs in recommending STO participation
Develops a plan to appropriately recognize current and past STO donors in order to both appreciate and retain them as donors
Works alongside churches and other ministries to encourage STO donations amongst their congregants, members, or community
Lead Scholarship Consultation efforts with all families ensuring parents are well-educated on the STO and ESA programs
Works collaboratively with accounting/finance
Works closely with admissions with overflow admissions responsibilities
Keeps up-to-date on all laws related to STOs and ESA
Works with MarCom to create digital and print marketing and promotional materials, as needed
Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times
Adhere to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, and codes
Performs other related assigned duties