[Remote] Placement Coordinator, Part-Time Contractor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stride, Inc. is a company focused on educational services, and they are seeking a Placement Coordinator to assist K-12 students and their families with course placements. The role involves conducting placement conferences, requesting necessary documents, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of student course placements.


Responsibilities

  • Assist families with understanding the documents needed to complete placement and provide guidance on how to obtain these documents
  • Become familiar with specific state and school graduation requirements for all schools assigned and organize and assimilate updates as they occur
  • Complete a transcript and/or report card review and select appropriate courses based upon this review in accordance with state and school graduation requirements as needed
  • Appropriately document phone conversations and email communications with students and families within Stride tools and databases
  • Prioritize current enrollment caseloads and complete placements within a given time frame
  • Analyze information, identify potential problem areas, and contact the appropriate person to assist with resolving issues
  • Implement proper school procedures and maintain accuracy while working across multiple schools simultaneously
  • Assist other schools and team members as needed
  • Participate in team meetings and other required trainings
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in education or related field of study
  • Six (6) months of customer service experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Available to work an average of 20-30 hours per week (need will vary based on volume of work available)
  • Available to work weekends and evenings as needed
  • Prioritize tasks and complete them within a given time frame
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills
  • Work independently with minimal guidance
  • Office 365 and web proficiency
  • Ability to clear required background check
  • Education certification

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Retirement contributions
  • Paid time off

Company Overview

  • At Stride, we believe learning should fit you—your goals, your life, your future. Education isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we’re here to change the game. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.stridelearning.com.

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