Manager, People, Culture + Org Performance en Education Design Lab

Description

About Education Design Lab 

Education Design Lab (“The Lab”) is a national nonprofit that co-designs, prototypes, and tests education-to-workforce models through a human-centered design process focused on understanding learners’ experiences, addressing equity gaps in higher education, and connecting learners to economic mobility. The process helps higher education leaders consider the needs of employers, using curriculum and program design as a gateway to make skills more visible to students and employers alike.

The Lab is unlike other organizations in the nonprofit education space. We are boundary spanners and work across disciplines and alongside schools, employers, entrepreneurs, government, foundations, nonprofits, and innovators. We are known for our work on the ground and have significant experience managing national and local learning cohorts, working with organizations such as Ascendium, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Citizens, Carnegie Corporation of NY,  Charles Koch Foundation, Walmart, and a variety of state and regional community college systems. To learn more about the work we do and what we care about, visit www.eddesignlab.org.

About the Finance Team

The Finance Team plays a vital role in supporting the mission and operations of the organization by ensuring sound financial management, compliance, and strategic planning. As trusted stewards of the organization’s resources, the team oversees budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and expense management. We are committed to providing timely and accurate financial information to drive decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. The Finance Team works closely with leadership and department heads to manage financial processes and deliver solutions that align with the organization’s goals. By joining this dynamic team, you will contribute directly to the financial success and mission-driven impact of the organization.

About the Role

Education Design Lab seeks a Finance Associate who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting financial operations. This position is a critical team member on the Admin & Finance team. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, the Finance Associate is responsible for assisting with budget management, credit card reconciliation, and other financial processes. This role will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance, while also contributing to the overall financial strategy of the organization.

Responsibilities of the Associate, Finance

1. Budget Management:
1. Support the development and monitoring of organizational budgets.
2. Prepare financial reports to track budget performance.
2. Credit Card Reconciliation:
1. Manage credit card transactions and ensure proper documentation.
2. Reconcile monthly statements and report any discrepancies.
3. Accounts Payable and Receivable:
1. Assist with invoice processing and payment tracking.
2. Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up as needed.
4. Financial Reporting:
1. Prepare and maintain financial records and reports.
2. Assist with audits and ensure compliance with financial policies.
5. Administrative Support:
1. Maintain financial files and records.
2. Provide general administrative support to the VP of Finance.

Qualifications and Experience

1. 1-3 years of experience in a financial or accounting role preferred.
2. Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel).
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
5. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with payroll processing systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex).
2. Familiarity with budgeting and financial forecasting.
3. Knowledge of nonprofit financial management (if applicable).

Durable Skills for Success

1. Critical Thinking
1. Critical thinking includes the capacity to reason logically and rigorously. Effective critical thinkers exhibit four core sub-competencies:
1. Gather and assess relevant information
2. Identify patterns
3. Question assumptions
4. Draw well-reasoned conclusions
2. Collaboration 
1. Proven capacity to work productively with diverse individuals and groups toward a common goal. Demonstrates proficiency in the four core sub-competencies of effective collaboration:
1. Strengthening relationships
2. Incorporating diverse perspectives
3. Utilizing active listening skills

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with payroll processing systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex).
2. Familiarity with budgeting and financial forecasting.
3. Knowledge of nonprofit financial management (if applicable).

Durable Skills for Success

1. Critical Thinking
1. Critical thinking includes the capacity to reason logically and rigorously. Effective critical thinkers exhibit four core sub-competencies:
1. Gather and assess relevant information
2. Identify patterns
3. Question assumptions
4. Draw well-reasoned conclusions
2. Collaboration 
1. Proven capacity to work productively with diverse individuals and groups toward a common goal. Demonstrates proficiency in the four core sub-competencies of effective collaboration:
1. Strengthening relationships
2. Incorporating diverse perspectives
3. Utilizing active listening skills

Benefits

The salary compensation for the [position] will fall within a range of $72,000 - $82,000 annually. The benefits package includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental
• Short-term, long-term, and group life insurance coverage
• 403(b) - 100% matching immediately
• Professional development stipend of up to $1,500 after the first year
• Semi-annual organization-wide retreats
• Rest and Relaxation:
• The Lab participates in Responsible PTO for all full-time staff, which allows for managers to approve PTO with no limits and includes unlimited sick leave
• 12 paid federal holidays
• 3 weeks of paid organizational closures