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About Atlanta Youth Academy: Atlanta Youth Academy (AYA) is a Christian preparatory school for inner-city youth in Pre-K through 8th grades that was founded in 1997. AYA exposes students who otherwise would not have access to such opportunity to life-changing experiences, launching them to a brighter future in high school, college and beyond.

Position Overview: The Operations Assistant/Campus Safety Officer is a full-time position which reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with the Business Office, Development Office, Director of Students Programs, and the President. This position will provide oversight of the campus during the evening hours and assist in operations preparations for school activities.

General areas of responsibility:

• Work closely with the operations manager to oversee daily safety measures and operations
• Oversee nightly campus operations including AfterCare dismissal, Sports, Exterminator, Custodial, other extracurricular activities
• Act as an unarmed security patrol – deterring and mitigating unusual activity
• Perform minor cleaning tasks
• Create and manage a list of facility needs
• Complete detailed assessments of room condition and damages
• Provide support to Operations Manager as and when required.
• Inventory and database management

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• 3 years of experience in a related position
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office Suite
• Superb time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to walk the campus and run if necessary
• Must be able to use physical agility and strength to defend self and detain persons using force if necessary.

A complete candidate package includes:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• 3 references (2 professional including a supervisor; 1 personal)

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and other required documents no later than April 14,2023 to businessoffice@atlantayouthacademy.com

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About Atlanta Youth Academy: Atlanta Youth Academy (AYA) is a Christian preparatory school for inner-city youth in Pre-K through 8th grades that was founded in 1997. AYA exposes students who otherwise would not have access to such opportunities to life-changing experiences, launching them to a brighter future in high school, college, and beyond.

Position Overview: The Assistant Business Manager is a full-time position that provides support to the Director of Business and Finance. This professional oversees student billing and accounts receivable processing, compiles and maintains accounts receivable reports, subsidiary systems, and reconciliations to applicable general ledger accounts and related financial aid subledgers and systems. The individual works with families to understand the bills and collections  processes of the school. The professional in this role will possess the business and technology  acumen to be able to form key relationships with key constituents, and effectively answer billing and other related accounting questions. This position encompasses a wide range of tasks from  data entry to higher level accounting responsibilities.

General areas of responsibility: 

• Assist with student enrollment and re-enrollment including collection of family financial data for financial aid and tuition calculation
• Administer SSO scholarships including GOAL and Arete
• Process tuition, tuition credits and other student related fees in the FACTS Tuition Management and the general ledger
• Prepares and submits required school nutrition reports to the state monthly. Prepares and submits financial reports to the GA DOE in an accurate and timely manner
• Record cash receipts, charge backs, refunds and checks returned for non-sufficient funds
• Prepare monthly analysis of delinquent accounts receivable
• Communicate with parents regarding student billing inquiries, delinquent accounts, and rejected electronic payments
• Assist with month end close including account reconciliation and preparation of journal entries
• Provide reconciliations and other assistance as needed for annual audit.
• Assist with accounts payable when needed and train to be a backup
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and research budget to actual variances as assigned
• Maintain expertise in subject matter through professional development
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Business and Finance
• Other duties as requested

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Overall computer proficiency including database management products, QuickBooks,
  Office 365, and G Suite
• Experience with billing and electronic payments systems software (FACTS Tuition
  Management preferred)
• Detail-oriented approach to work with a record of commitment to accuracy and
  excellence
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in
  written or oral form
• Excellent interpersonal skills and overall teach-ability
• Sound judgment relating to confidential matters
• Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to take on responsibilities beyond those
  explicitly assigned
• Understands and promotes the mission, standards, and policies of the school

A complete candidate package includes:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• 3 references (2 professional including a supervisor; 1 personal)

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and other required documents no later than September 28,2023 to businessoffice@atlantayouthacademy.com

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Job Description: Atlanta Youth Academy is always looking for strong faculty candidates. If you do not see a current job posting that matches your skill set, please use the Future Faculty Opening position to apply.

Your role at Atlanta Youth Academy is to provide students opportunities for maximum development and growth through suitable learning experiences by designing and implementing a wide variety of developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that will accommodate various learning styles in accordance with the school curriculum and mission statement.

Atlanta Youth Academy (AYA) is a 24-year-old Christian preparatory school for inner-city youth in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade who are willing to work hard and whose academic efforts are well-supported at home. Through an investment-partnership model between donors and our tuition paying parents, AYA exposes students who otherwise might not have access to such opportunity to life-changing experiences, launching them to a brighter future in high school, college and beyond.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Exhibit a passion for learning and teaching
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills
• Provides a warm and caring atmosphere and maintains open communication with students
• Handles conflicts and discipline according to Atlanta Youth Academy handbook.

Please send your resume with cover letter and two references to:

• By email with the subject: “Job Opening – Future Faculty Opening” OR
• By mail:
  Atlanta Youth Academy Business Office
  2120 Forrest Park Road
  Atlanta, GA 30315