Membership Processor

About the Organization Public schools are not only the centers of safety and learning for our young people, but they also shape the social and economic conditions of our communities.  Leaders in the Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE) know how deeply connected we all are, and we are committed to building a movement that not only defends and transforms our schools, but also wins real improvements in the lives of educators, our students, their parents, and our communities.  We are all in this together, and organizing together, we can win the schools our students deserve.  Position Opening – Membership Processor The Membership Processor is the primary point of contact for data input and changes within the membership system database for membership setup and dues collection.  This position interfaces daily with individual members, payroll clerks at school districts across the state and leaders within local school district associations.   The position also interacts with staff at all levels both in troubleshooting, responding to questions, facilitating input and transfers of information.  The position handles a wide range of administrative related tasks in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure.  Being organized, able to multi-task, flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to success in this role.  Strong aptitude for mathematics, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are equally important.  The ability to establish and maintain sound working relationships with individuals from outside of the organization is essential.

Perform administrative tasks and duties under the guidance of the CFO as needed to fulfill LAE’s mission.

Functional Competencies Strong interpersonal skills and diplomatic approach to managing professional and business relationships.

Exceptional organization and administrative skills, detailed and process oriented with high attention to detail.

MS Office skills (Excel-Word-PowerPoint-Outlook) including skill in working with spreadsheets and budgets required.

Fosters accountability, proactive decision making, teamwork and a "customer-service" orientation.

Promotes a working environment of excellence, external and internal collaborations, and professional standards for the organization.

Skilled in gathering and articulating information, initiating and using good judgment and initiative in making decisions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independent and as part of a team, collaborates with others.

Ability to manage multiple projects and processes simultaneously sometimes under tight deadlines.

High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality.

Qualifications / Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent plus three (3) to five (5) years of recent relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Experienced in automated accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.  Proven computer skills with excellent efficiency and accuracy.
• Comfortable with Excel and able to demonstrate solid basic skills including ability to write formulas, filter, sort and reference data.
• High degree of comfort and accuracy in working with numbers.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal (and distance) supervision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Displays initiative, naturally curious and dedicated to an accurate and solid work product.
• Able to use sound judgement and initiative when called for, knows when to escalate issues.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Willing to work nights and weekends on occasion as needs arise.

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Other duties as assigned Compensation Package :