Tuition Officer - Office of Catholic Education

Tuition Officer

 Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School

403 N. Lansdowne Avenue

Drexel Hill, PA  19026

Overview

Archdiocesan high schools use a tuition management service provided by an outside vendor to invoice and collect tuition and fees from a parent.  The tuition officer’s role at the high school is to ensure that families are properly billed tuition and fees and to ensure that payments are made in a timely manner.  The Tuition Officer is a resource to parents with questions about tuition, fees, grants and scholarships.

The Tuition Officer is responsible to the School President and to the Tuition Manager in Educational Financial Services. 

The ideal candidate is dynamic and energetic with a demonstrated ability to work with little oversight/direction while handling and maintaining confidential information and always exercising discretion/discernment in handling related office and school matters.  This role requires a high degree of initiative, professionalism, organization, and stellar communication skills working within a Catholic environment where values define the words and actions of all.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all students are in the Tuition Management System and they have
• Ensure that enrollment in the Tuition Management System reconciles with
• Assist the school’s president and financial aid committee in awarding need based
• Collect cash payments from parents for entry into the Tuition Management
• Prepare bank deposits for tuition and fees collected at school as required by
• In conjunction with school’s Accountant, coordinate, prepare and review all
• Respond to parent questions regarding tuition, documenting responses in the
• Enforce school and system policies concerning Tuition and Fees collection.
• Follow up regularly with families who are behind in payment of tuition in an effort
• Interact with School President and other school personnel regarding tuition and
• Prepare all necessary reports required during the annual audit of tuition records.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Duties are representative and not limited to those stated above 

Qualifications:

• Must be Proficient with Excel software
  • 3 – 5 years accounting/bookkeeping/customer service experience
  • Prior experience with Accounts Receivable management, a plus
• Strong management and data analysis skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, administration, and support staff members
• Experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Canva and Constant Contact

 This position is full-time, 12-month position

 Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. PA required clearances and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

 The deadline for application is November 7, 2024.

 Please forward cover letter and resume to Dr. John E. Cooke, President Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School at cooke@bonnerprendie.com

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