Jobs

The jobs section provides descriptions and applications for any TEA employment opportunities that may be available and links to other job opportunities in the education field. 

Jobs with TEA:

Staff Accountant and Benefits Specialist

The Tennessee Education Association is seeking applicants for the position of Confidential Accounting Associate on its Business Operations Team. TEA is Tennessee’s largest professional association representing elementary and secondary teachers, school administrators, education support professionals, higher education faculty, and students preparing to become teachers.

Candidates must have demonstrated skill in dealing with confidential matters on a regular basis. Applicants should have strong personal organization, time management and priority establishment skills and the ability to work both independently and interdependently under tight deadlines with limited supervision. We are also looking for candidates who are committed to the principle of progress through collective action.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review analyses or reconciliations to support journal entries for assigned accounts that require a level of judgment or estimation.  Additional account responsibilities may include vendor compliance, invoices and various accrued expenses.
• Process routine, recurring transactions via journal entries into the general ledger.
• Accurately entering and maintaining time keeping edits, adjustments, voluntary deductions, involuntary deductions and review/analysis for applicable payroll reports.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Process benefit enrollment for new employees and maintain up-to-date information in PeopleSoft.
• Manage retirement and insurance benefits.
• Perform HR functions for staff.
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits.
• Prepare standard analyses that will assist in the development of period-end financial reporting.
• Assist Management with annual budgets and periodic forecasts, proper internal control/procedure documentation and streamline close cycle responsibilities.
• Provide information and respond to inquiries regarding internal and external audit functions.
• Assist with credit card and bank reconciliations.
• Provide data and information to third party collection services.
• Lead the delivery of employee benefits plans to employees; resolve issues and address employee questions; may manage benefit plans through 3rd party providers.
• Organize and maintain employee records and various HR documents in compliance with specific guidelines.

• Assists in the development of communication materials for benefit enrollment and changes.
• Review compliance with governmental guidelines, applicable laws and regulations and proposes actions as needed.

• Assist Management in labor relations matters.

Competencies:

• Strong organization skills demonstrated by ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with an ability to follow through and meet deadlines.
• Highly detail-oriented approach to daily activities and a self-starter attitude.
• Synthesizes and analyzes data, information and evidence in order to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Creates innovative ideas for the continuous improvement of TEA’s financial operations.
• Uses strong interpersonal skills to deal with challenging issues and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization in a courteous, professional and productive manner.
• Engages a highly collaborative, team-building work style for a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to enforce policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (i.e., Accounting, Finance or Business, etc.)
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in payroll and financial/accounting or equivalency
• Knowledge of payroll processing functions
• Excellent technology skills, adept at using such programs as Outlook, Access, MS Word, Excel
• Above average written and verbal communication skills
• Candidate must be U.S. citizen and maintain residence in Nashville area
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings and travel as needed

Desired Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• Experience/knowledge of Human Resources management and data functions
• Experience with audit and/or actuary functions
• Familiar with financial software (ex. PeopleSoft)

Salary Range:             Commensurate with experience

Benefits:                      Full family health insurance; Dental and Vision Insurance; Retirement; Leave Package; Full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Closing Date:                Open until filled.

Candidates who wish to apply may do so by submitting an application and resume to Executive Director, Terrance J. Gibson by emailing Jessica Holmes.  Applications may be completed and submitted online or faxed attention Jessica Holmes at: 615-242-8964. Applications and hard copies of the job description may also be requested from the TEA Executive Director or Jessica Holmes.

UniServ Coordinator — District 7

TEA is seeking applicants for the position of UniServ Coordinator in UniServ District 7.  District 7 consists of Bedford, Bledsoe, Coffee (Manchester, Tullahoma), Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln (Fayetteville), Marion, Moore, and Sequatchie. UniServ Staff coordinates, assists, supports, and advises local leadership with the implementation of the programs and activities of the local, state and national associations within the UniServ district. Responsibilities of the individual filling this position will include organizational development, member representation/advocacy, and issue organizing. Membership recruitment and retention as well as leadership identification and recruitment will also be key expectations for the individual serving in this position. Click here for a full job description.

A bachelor’s degree is required (master’s degree is preferred). The coordinator will be required to reside in or near the District 7 area and must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. The coordinator must be able and willing to travel to assigned areas, work irregular hours in and across the district to organize and carry out diverse job functions of a UniServ Coordinator.

Preference will be given to applicants who have successful public school classroom teaching experience or previous Uniserv experience, demonstrated creativity and skill in organizing local affiliates across diverse areas, an understanding of teacher evaluation systems, direct experience in the development of local organizational positions that are responsive to local/state educational policies, knowledge of the collaborative conferencing process, and a thorough understanding of Association structures and governance.

The position will be open until filled. The salary for the position will be in accordance with TEA’s professional staff salary schedule. Those wishing to apply may do so by submitting an application and resume to Executive Director, Terrance J. Gibson, by emailing Jessica Holmes.  Applications may be completed and submitted online or faxed attention Jessica Holmes at: 615-242-8964. 

Legal Department Associate

TEA Legal is an in-house law firm that, among other things, assists TEA members with a broad range of employment related issues. The candidate who fills this position will report to the Assistant Executive Director/General Counsel and will work collaboratively with TEA’s legal staff and attorneys by providing administrative support for the legal services division and serving as the central point of contact for matters that make their way to TEA Legal and the TEA Hotline. 

TEA Legal is a fast-paced environment requiring the associate to give great attention to detail, to have the ability to multi-task, to work under pressure of deadlines, and to timely complete routine and recurring administrative tasks. The associate will be exposed to confidential attorney-client matters and must adhere to a strict non-disclosure policy with respect to those confidential matters. The ability to communicate with members using poise, compassion, and professionalism is required.

The successful candidate will need to reside in or near the Nashville area and must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Candidate’s main job location will be TEA Headquarters. The position will require participation in occasional evening and weekend Association events.

Essential Job Functions:

• Clerical duties, including filing, office management, creating conference agendas, and preparing documents and presentations.
• Answer incoming telephone calls to legal services, respond to member inquiries, and refer members to legal staff, litigation counsel, or other association staff as appropriate. 
• Assist with the Advocacy Hotline by answering calls, creating tickets, and performing other clerical duties as assigned. 
• Transcribe, draft, and proofread correspondence and legal documents for the legal staff.
• Perform basic research.
• Maintain legal services’ filing system.
• Process litigation counsel statements onto the DuShane Legal Management System (DLMS).
• Assist legal manager with audits.
• Prepare and file EEL liability claims with the insurance carrier and periodically follow-up to ensure claims have been processed. 
• Check membership of all potential clients and current cases in litigation; prepare and mail dues letter as needed.
• Gain a working knowledge of TEA’s membership data entry system.         
• Manage visitors to Legal Services.
• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approaches to problem-solving.
• Resourceful team-player, with the ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.

Preferred Competencies

• Four-year college degree is preferred
• 2+ years administrative support experience
• Experienced in Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms

Salary/Benefits:  TEA is offering a generous and competitive salary and benefits package that is in accordance with its Associate staff salary schedule. Excellent fringe benefits package including full family health insurance; dental, pension, vision and life insurance; retirement and leave package.

Candidates who wish to apply may do so by submitting an application and resume to Executive Director, Terrance J. Gibson by emailing Jessica Holmes. Applications may be completed and submitted online.

CONTROLLER and BUSINESS MANAGER

The Tennessee Education Association (TEA) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Controller. The candidate who fills this position will be responsible for managing all financial and administrative activities of TEA. The activities include accounting and financial reporting, audit preparation, regulatory compliance cash management, and payroll and employee benefits. This position will also manage all membership records as well as be responsible for the collection of member dues and remittance of payments to national and local affiliates.

The Controller is a direct report to the Executive Director and will work collaboratively with Executive Management and the TEA Board of Directors by providing timely reporting, logistical, and data support to ensure that Executive Management is informed of all issues affecting the Business Office and TEA.

This Controller will need to reside in or near the Nashville area and must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. In this managerial leadership position candidates must be willing to travel both in and out of state and be available to work evenings and weekends. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, punctuality and above average attendance are essential. The successful candidate must have a flexible approach for enabling organizational change and an aptitude for problem-solving along with the capacity to successfully engage with members and affiliates. The candidate must be committed to the principle of progress through collective action and will use the position to support efforts to strengthen the organization’s membership and policy agenda.

CLICK HERE for the TEA Controller Job Description and Essential Job Functions:

TEA is prepared to offer a generous and competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications). Excellent fringe benefits package including full family health insurance; dental, vision and life insurance; retirement and leave package.

Candidates who wish to apply may do so by submitting an application and resume to Executive Director, Terrance J. Gibson by emailing Jessica Holmes. Applications may be completed and submitted online or sent to the attention of Jessica Holmes. Questions about the application process may be sent to Jessica Holmes via the email address above or the applicant can call TEA and ask for Jessica Holmes at 615-242-8392.
The position will be open until filled.

Administrative Assistant to Executive Director and General Counsel

TEA is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant to Executive Director and General Counsel. The candidate who fills this position will be responsible for performing advanced, diversified administrative duties requiring the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to the general business operations of TEA.

The Administrative Assistant reports to the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director/General Counsel and will work collaboratively with executive management and the TEA President by serving as the central point of contact and for the planning and coordination of the Executive Director’s activities, creating win-win situations for direct access to the Director’s time and office, including preparation of relevant meeting documents and briefing materials. This is a demanding and fast paced environment requiring the Associate to be persistent and politically astute in working with TEA’s Board of Directors, local affiliates as well as executive level officials in external agencies.

The successful candidate will need to reside in or near the Nashville area and must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Candidate’s main job location will be TEA Headquarters. The position will require participation in occasional evening and weekend Association events.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and implement project coordination and event planning.
• Lead the development and implementation of internal business systems and office management procedures.
• Assist with the coordination, support, planning, protocols and operations of the TEA and NEA Representative Assemblies.
• Research and prepare data to create operational documents for review and presentation by the board of directors, committees, and executives.
• Perform special projects and assignments for Executive Director or General Counsel as requested.
• Negotiate with vendors and execute contracts on behalf of TEA as assigned.
• Efficiently prepare and edit inbound and outbound communications including databases, expense reports, confidential correspondences, managing email, phone messages, and hard copy mail.
• Conduct clerical duties, including filing, office management, creating conference agendas, preparing documents and presentations and internal information and platforms.
• Provide secretarial assistance to executive management.
• Maintain and monitor updates of the TEA Board Policy manual, Administrative Policies, TEA Calendar of Events and bargaining unit negotiated agreements.
• Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings and travel itineraries and coordinate related arrangements as requested.
• Monitor and assist executive management and Board of Directors with the timely completion and submission of documents relevant to TEA operations.
• Manage visitors to the office and resolves routine and complex inquiries.
• Maintain a positive demeanor regardless of changing tasks or evolving work opportunities.
• Represent the TEA president and Executive Director to both members and, at times, the public.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, the Assistant Executive Director/General Counsel, or their designee.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Requires 5+ years experience as an administrative assistant with associate/bachelor’s degree or 8-10 years experience as executive assistant or a comparable position without a degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms and able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners and elected officials.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Proven ability to be innovative in work processes and solving unique problems.

Preferred Competencies

• Four-year college degree is preferred
• 2+ years administrative support experience at an executive level
• Ability to create graphs in MS Office products

Salary/Benefits:  TEA is prepared to offer a generous and competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications). Excellent fringe benefits package including full family health insurance; dental, pension, vision and life insurance; retirement and leave package. 

Candidates who wish to apply may do so by submitting an application and resume to Executive Director, Terrance J. Gibson by emailing Jessica Holmes. Applications may be completed and submitted online.

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TEA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, members of ethnic minority groups and adults with disabilities to apply.

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