What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant/ Financial Aid Coordinator, Archbishop Mitty High School position at Diocese of San Jose (DSJ)?
Accountant/ Financial Aid Coordinator
12-month, Full-Time Classified Staff
Hourly pay range: $36.00 to $43.26 per hour
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position supports the successful implementation of
the AMHS Financial Aid program and provides accounting and administrative support to the
Business Office. As the primary point of contact for all financial aid and tuition related
questions, the successful candidate will have proven success in providing excellent customer
service to prospective and current families. In addition, this position handles purchasing, billing,
reconciliations, deposits, petty cash, and other duties as directed. The ideal candidate will be
highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent written and verbal communication
skills. This role requires a deep commitment to the mission and the values of a Catholic
education, ensuring a welcoming and supportive experience for the community.
Financial Aid Coordinator Responsibilities:
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Manager,
lharmon@mitty.com, no later than May 1st, 2025.
Ensuring an Inclusive Community
In keeping with our mission that states we are all made in the image and likeness of God,
Archbishop Mitty High School takes seriously our commitment towards ensuring a more
inclusive environment for all. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences
to help us support our desire to live our mission more fully. Archbishop Mitty High School is an
equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, sex, religious affiliation, pregnancy, childbirth, age,
national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic
characteristics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender, genetic information, or any other
category protected under federal or local law.
12-month, Full-Time Classified Staff
Hourly pay range: $36.00 to $43.26 per hour
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position supports the successful implementation of
the AMHS Financial Aid program and provides accounting and administrative support to the
Business Office. As the primary point of contact for all financial aid and tuition related
questions, the successful candidate will have proven success in providing excellent customer
service to prospective and current families. In addition, this position handles purchasing, billing,
reconciliations, deposits, petty cash, and other duties as directed. The ideal candidate will be
highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent written and verbal communication
skills. This role requires a deep commitment to the mission and the values of a Catholic
education, ensuring a welcoming and supportive experience for the community.
Financial Aid Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the implementation of all aspects of the financial aid process from
- Facilitates mid-year financial aid appeal requests
- Coordinates the compilation, tracking, and timely receipt of all financial aid
- Participates in campus events to educate prospective parents and students on the
- Provides support to the Book Scholarship program
- Maintains an inventory of all classroom books and supplies
- Helps maintain and track the Financial Aid budget on MS Excel
- Follows policies and procedures, recalls, and interprets a wide range of
- Responds to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person in a timely and professional
- Facilitates a positive and welcoming experience for all students and visitors to the Business Office
- Assists with student billing by adding and posting transactions in FACTS tuition
- Assists with tuition management by reviewing the monthly past due tuition report
- Assists with updating student information in FACTS and downloading reports
- Assists with depositing, and recording of all cash, checks and credit cards
- Assists with changes to student payment plans, including coordinating the
- Facilitates petty cash, purchasing, and scheduling of all-school shredding days
- Reconciling bank accounts
- Preparing audit schedules
- Serving as backup for Accounts payable desk
- Other duties and special projects as assigned by the CFO and Controller
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting and/ or Finance
- Minimum five years of experience, experience in a secondary educational
- Experience with FACTS Tuition Management, Financial Edge Nxt (Blackbaud)
- Good understanding of financial documents and tax returns
- Strong computer skills (Google Suite, MS Excel and Word)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to take direction, multitask, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced
- Works in an outgoing, professional manner with a positive attitude
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Manager,
lharmon@mitty.com, no later than May 1st, 2025.
Ensuring an Inclusive Community
In keeping with our mission that states we are all made in the image and likeness of God,
Archbishop Mitty High School takes seriously our commitment towards ensuring a more
inclusive environment for all. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences
to help us support our desire to live our mission more fully. Archbishop Mitty High School is an
equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, sex, religious affiliation, pregnancy, childbirth, age,
national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic
characteristics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender, genetic information, or any other
category protected under federal or local law.
Salary : $36 - $43