Early Childhood Education Business Manager - Full-time

The Business Manager’s primary responsibilities include managing the business, the computer and communications functions of the center and the organization and operation of the center’s office systems while representing the company and the center positively to the community. He/she must maintain confidentiality regarding center business and interact professionally with visitors, parents, Staff and clients. The Business Manager supervises support staff and is part of the leadership team. Some of the major functions of the Business Manager include public relations responsibilities such as greeting visitors, answering telephone calls, and coordinating marketing activities as needed; maintaining records and communication which includes providing all necessary reports to Director, Regional Manager, Home Office, Corporate Sponsor, Staff and Families, maintaining center files and waiting list, and coordinating and distributing center correspondence; and providing administrative support such as maintaining center calendar, typing and filing information, and maintaining employee records such as New Hire Paperwork and payroll records among others. Other functions include modeling positive communication and interaction with Staff, parents and children and responding to them with interest and respect; participating in New Employee, family orientation and Staff Meetings; substituting in the classroom as needed; and monitoring safety and security procedures in the center. The Business Manager maintains confidentiality about center business in interactions or communications as well as protects confidentiality of records and information about children, families, and employees in the center. The Business Manager follows state, federal, and Bright Horizons’ guidelines and makes sure that these are followed as well as oversees team in developing positive relationships with parents with an emphasis on customer service.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age and have a high school degree or GED.
• Associates’ Degree in Business, Secretarial, related field or ECE Degree preferred.
• 18 college credit hours in ECE required.
• Experience in an office setting, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and computer proficiency required.
• Must have strong organizational skills and an ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

Company Information
Bright Horizons is the world’s leading provider of high quality child care, early education and work/life balance solutions. Consistently recognized by FORTUNE as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For,” our innovative centers and schools offer a respectful, rewarding and supportive environment within a fun, friendly and fast-paced workplace. At Bright Horizons, you’ll discover an extraordinary opportunity to have the best of both worlds: the extensive training, resources, technologies, benefits and growth opportunities of an established world-class organization, as well as the caring spirit, tremendous creativity and passionate commitment of a mission driven program. When you join the Bright Horizons family, you’ll become part of a culture that values unique differences and celebrates the diversity of our children, families, and employees while encouraging our team members reach their full potential.

Benefits

Bright Horizons offers an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary, career path opportunities, extensive health benefits, comprehensive tuition reimbursement, 401(k), commuter benefits, health club and cell phone discounts, and many more listed at Bright Horizons Employee Benefits