Montessori Accreditation Service Specialist (REMOTE) in Dayton, OH in American Montessori Society (job Id: 1675381094)
Job title: Montessori Accreditation Service Specialist (REMOTE)
Company: American Montessori Society
Job description: Company Description
About the American Montessori Society
The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate for quality Montessori education, an innovative, child-centered approach to learning. AMS sets high professional standards that inform Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and taught in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs. A not-for-profit membership based in New York City, with more than 18,000 members world-wide, AMS is the hub of all things Montessori: an information center for its members, the media, and the public; a voice in the public arena; and a mobilizing force for the global Montessori community, through support services, accreditation, credentialing, and affiliation services, research, and professional development events and offerings.
AMS is classified as a 501(c) (3) (i.e., tax-exempt, nonprofit) organization.
AMS envisions a world in which quality Montessori education is widely recognized, highly desired, and accessible to all.
Job Description
Accreditation Service Specialist
Reports to: School Accreditation Manager
Works closely with: Staff in all areas of the organization
Classification: Full-time (1.0 FTE); Non-Exempt
Annual Salary: $45,000 - $50,000
Worksite: This is a remote position with travel 2-4 times per year, including Annual Conference
To Apply: Only applications complete with a cover letter and PDF résumé will be considered for review.
Specific areas of focus include:
School Support
Ensure current and prospective applicants for accreditation receive relevant information on a timely basis and are well served throughout the accreditation process
Serve as a main point of contact, respond promptly to written and telephone inquiries, and initiate follow-up regarding the accreditation process, requirements, and deadlines
Support collaboration between AMS staff, volunteers, and applicant schools
Maintain database and contact information for accreditation teams, serve as point of contact for volunteers
Present information to schools about accreditation, self-study, and team visit phases
Clerical
Acknowledge, review, and log all applications received for completeness and accuracy, and determine eligibility for accreditation candidacy
Process all accreditation-related invoices
Process and distribute certificates, forms, and related communications to volunteers and schools
Use database and other organization tools to update records and track the progress of schools
Assists in the processing of annual reports
Provide clerical and logistical assistance for School Accreditation Commission meetings and teleconferences
Undertake departmental tasks as delegated by Senior Director of Membership and School Accreditation or Accreditation Manager
Member Service and Cross-Departmental Tasks
Respond to member inquiries received by phone and email regarding all aspects of their AMS member experience (accreditation, professional development, credential services, events, etc.)
Participate in annual conference work in various roles
Qualifications
The Accreditation Service Specialist is discreet and personable with highly effective oral, written and communication skills. The position requires a person who is a self-starter with strong organizational skills, independent worker, excellent time management, and the ability to multi-task. Strong computer skills are required; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential, as is experience with database entry. The ideal person enjoys work that requires attention to detail, customer service, document preparation, and problem-solving.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree
Montessori Teaching or Administrator Credential
Empathy and enthusiasm
Is committed to equity, inclusion, and antiracism
Customer (member) support skills
Keyboard/data entry skills
Knowledge of data management systems
Proficiency in Excel
Experience with accreditation processes
Additional Information
The American Montessori Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, family responsibility, political affiliation or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Expected salary: $45000 - 50000 per year
Location: Dayton, OH
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Company: American Montessori Society
Job description: Company Description
About the American Montessori Society
The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate for quality Montessori education, an innovative, child-centered approach to learning. AMS sets high professional standards that inform Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and taught in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs. A not-for-profit membership based in New York City, with more than 18,000 members world-wide, AMS is the hub of all things Montessori: an information center for its members, the media, and the public; a voice in the public arena; and a mobilizing force for the global Montessori community, through support services, accreditation, credentialing, and affiliation services, research, and professional development events and offerings.
AMS is classified as a 501(c) (3) (i.e., tax-exempt, nonprofit) organization.
AMS envisions a world in which quality Montessori education is widely recognized, highly desired, and accessible to all.
Job Description
Accreditation Service Specialist
Reports to: School Accreditation Manager
Works closely with: Staff in all areas of the organization
Classification: Full-time (1.0 FTE); Non-Exempt
Annual Salary: $45,000 - $50,000
Worksite: This is a remote position with travel 2-4 times per year, including Annual Conference
To Apply: Only applications complete with a cover letter and PDF résumé will be considered for review.
Specific areas of focus include:
School Support
Ensure current and prospective applicants for accreditation receive relevant information on a timely basis and are well served throughout the accreditation process
Serve as a main point of contact, respond promptly to written and telephone inquiries, and initiate follow-up regarding the accreditation process, requirements, and deadlines
Support collaboration between AMS staff, volunteers, and applicant schools
Maintain database and contact information for accreditation teams, serve as point of contact for volunteers
Present information to schools about accreditation, self-study, and team visit phases
Clerical
Acknowledge, review, and log all applications received for completeness and accuracy, and determine eligibility for accreditation candidacy
Process all accreditation-related invoices
Process and distribute certificates, forms, and related communications to volunteers and schools
Use database and other organization tools to update records and track the progress of schools
Assists in the processing of annual reports
Provide clerical and logistical assistance for School Accreditation Commission meetings and teleconferences
Undertake departmental tasks as delegated by Senior Director of Membership and School Accreditation or Accreditation Manager
Member Service and Cross-Departmental Tasks
Respond to member inquiries received by phone and email regarding all aspects of their AMS member experience (accreditation, professional development, credential services, events, etc.)
Participate in annual conference work in various roles
Qualifications
The Accreditation Service Specialist is discreet and personable with highly effective oral, written and communication skills. The position requires a person who is a self-starter with strong organizational skills, independent worker, excellent time management, and the ability to multi-task. Strong computer skills are required; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential, as is experience with database entry. The ideal person enjoys work that requires attention to detail, customer service, document preparation, and problem-solving.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree
Montessori Teaching or Administrator Credential
Empathy and enthusiasm
Is committed to equity, inclusion, and antiracism
Customer (member) support skills
Keyboard/data entry skills
Knowledge of data management systems
Proficiency in Excel
Experience with accreditation processes
Additional Information
The American Montessori Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, family responsibility, political affiliation or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Expected salary: $45000 - 50000 per year
Location: Dayton, OH
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