CHILDREN'S TUITION FUND SPECIALIST, FEDERAL

Overview

This role administers CTF operations within federal programs through accurate data management, compliant processes, high-level customer service, and careful cash management practices. The position works collaboratively with the CTF leadership team and relevant departments to support ongoing CTF efforts.

Location

Remote position performed from a home office anywhere in the contiguous United States. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day requirements of federal programs to ensure effective service delivery to schools, contributors, businesses, and stakeholders.
• Perform day-to-day scholarship process steps, including:
  • Recording contributions
  • Preparing award recommendations
  • Facilitating fund disbursement
• Maintain financial transactions (inflows and outflows) and ensure accurate recording of all financial activity.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist the Federal Lead and Manager in preparing and submitting required reports to state and federal agencies and the finance department.
• Ensure adherence to state and federal tax credit regulations; maintain compliance standards; support program certification and reporting requirements.
• Monitor workflow processes and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Maintain integrated databases of contributors, schools, and family/student scholarship applicants and recipients.
• Develop documentation and training materials on database systems, workflows, and program processes in coordination with leadership.
• Respond to inquiries from contributors, schools, parents, government representatives, and vendors in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Demonstrated acceptance without reservation of the ACSI Statement of Faith.
• Strong, clear Christian testimony, acknowledging Christ as Savior and seeking to live as His disciple.
• Desire for spiritual growth evidenced by prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.
• Mature, godly spirit.
• Christian role model (Luke 6:40) in attitude, speech, and actions toward others, including being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.
• Person of faith and prayer.
• Broad acceptance of and by the evangelical Christian community.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Scripture.
• Servant leader.
• Active participation in a local Bible-believing church.

Required Experience and Education

• 3 or more years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or higher.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership, staff, schools, contributors, and third parties.
• Ability to problem-solve and multi-task effectively.
• High level of 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 constant improvement and efficiencies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Professional remote work environment using videoconferences and phone calls.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% by plane or automobile.
• Driver’s License required to be kept current and in effect as a condition of employment.
• Regularly required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear.
• Essential duties require the use of computers to process information.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required, including ability to read at close range and distinguish colors and contrasts.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Accountability

• Accountable to the Manager, Federal Programs.
• Accountable to the agreed-upon job description and organizational policies.
• Accountable to agreed-upon goals and timelines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $21–$23.50 per hour, based on work experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and internal and external equity.
• Benefits may include:
  • HDHP and copay medical plans
  • Dental and vision
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Supplemental life and disability insurance
• In addition, the organization provides:
  • Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Basic life, basic accidental death and disability, and long term disability
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Christian school tuition benefit
  • Discretionary annual bonus