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Bursar

About Primer

Fixing our K-12 education system is a civilizationally-important problem. We believe that all of our problems — including the ones that dominate the headlines — are downstream of education.

We have a simple thesis on how to solve it: empower 1,000's of educators to launch microschools in their communities.

We believe the historical tradeoff between price (tuition) and quality is a false dichotomy.

PrimerOS automates and eliminates much of the costs of traditional schools. Microschools have a structural advantage — asset-light real estate — which means much lower capex and opex. You put it together, and you get something that's never existed before: a world-class education that's accessible to normal American families and can rapidly scale.

What You’ll Do

As you might imagine, our revenue engine is quite complex: a mixture of state scholarship funds, education savings accounts and private payments. We collect tuition directly from parents (via ACH / credit / debit cards), from parents via state scholarships, and (in some cases) from states directly. Your role will be to own (and help build) the receivables workflow for each of these revenue segments and manage both the internal and external processes to make that happen.

This role will require interfacing with our government partners, parents, and school leaders while leveraging strong technical and operational skills to manage complex systems, processes, and data. You should be comfortable both designing the system and rolling up your sleeves to make a call when things aren’t moving quickly enough.

This role requires acute attention to detail and a true love of dashboards, internal systems, and automations. You are a spreadsheet whiz and are adept at automating workflows and analyzing data. You’re able to comfortably and competently engage with our key stakeholders via email and phone, from time to time.

The bursar is accountable for designing and executing the system that ensures we collect 100% of tuition each year.

Responsibilities

Own Primer’s revenue process from end-to-end: from collaborating on the initial tuition structure to design and execution of the collection process.
Build and own our internal revenue reporting system to ensure we’re accurately recognizing revenue.
Interface directly with our state scholarship partners to understand program changes, and ensure parents hit key deadlines (initial enrollment, tuition distributions, etc.).
Provide reporting to the leadership team on revenue recognition, collections, and other tuition-related items.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven expertise in spreadsheets and data analysis, with familiarity in tools like Excel, Salesforce, and other revenue operations and financial management platforms (i.e., Stripe, Chargebee, Chargify, etc.)
Experience in tuition operations, revenue operations, or as a Bursar is a plus – but not required.
Work experience within a fast-growing startup is a plus.

If this sounds like you, fill out the application below with a bit about yourself and we'll take it from there! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us at jobs@primer.com.

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What You Should Know About Bursar, Primer

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of education? Primer is on the lookout for a passionate Bursar to join our innovative team in San Francisco. Our mission is to revolutionize K-12 education by empowering educators to launch microschools in their communities, and we need someone like you to help us navigate the complexities of our revenue streams. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing our entire revenue process, ensuring that we collect tuition from various sources including state scholarship funds and private payments. Your keen eye for detail and expertise in spreadsheets will be essential as you manage our internal revenue reporting system and collaborate with government partners, parents, and school leaders. Whether it’s designing automated workflows or analyzing data, you’ll be at the forefront of building a reliable system that guarantees we collect 100% of our tuition each year. If you're excited about the opportunity to build something impactful and have a proven track record in data analysis, we want to hear from you! Join us at Primer, where you can contribute to a transformative model in education while nurturing your career in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

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What does a Bursar at Primer do?

As a Bursar at Primer, your primary responsibility will be to manage the entire revenue process, ensuring that tuition is effectively collected from parents, state scholarships, and other sources. You'll design and execute systems for revenue recognition, collaborate with educational partners, and provide essential reporting to the leadership team.