Temporary Assistant Director, Volunteer Income TaxAssistance (VITA)
Bentley University Job Description Summary This is a temporary position (estimated 6.
75 hours per week) for about 16 weeks, thoughout tax seasonEstablished in 1990, the Bentley Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Center (BSLCE) seeks to enhance student learning through academically connected community engagement and co-curricular programs, partnering with our local, national, and international nonprofit community partners to help address important public issuesGuided by Bentley's undergraduate curriculum, the Service-Learning programs provides a service experience that complements student coursework, while developing impactful programs in the communityGuided by Bentley's commitment to ethical leadership, the Civic Engagement programs engage students in nonprofit, social change, equity, social justice, and social entrepreneurship work toward creating sustainable solutions to local, national, and international issuesThe Assistant Director of the VITA program supports the Director in the administration of a community-facing program offered on-site at the BSLCE and remotelyThe Assistant Director interacts with Bentley staff, Bentley students, and Waltham community members and community partnersThe position requires a person who is professional, able to work independently, highly organized, detail oriented, and committed to community and civic engagementThe Assistant Director also must have a working knowledge of personal taxes and tax filing, exercise good communication skills, and have availability during weekday evenings and weekends during tax seasonThis is a part-time, temporary positionThe Assistant Director is responsible for helping to manage day-to-day VITA operations including, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities detailed belowThe Assistant Director reports to the Director of the VITA program and to the Senior Associate Director of the BSLCEEssential Duties:
Provide administrative and logistical support for the VITA program Assist with taxpayer outreach, communicating with and scheduling taxpayers, coordinating and overseeing the taxpayer intake process, and managing taxpayer files Help oversee tax site operations, including the intake process, providing quality review for volunteer-prepared returns, and resolving/troubleshooting tax preparation issues with TaxSlayer tax softwareE-file and transmit returns to the IRS and Massachusetts Department of Revenue after volunteer tax preparation sessions are concluded and taxes approved by the VITA DirectorAssist in training BSLCE students in site-specific procedures; provide ongoing training and tax updates to volunteers throughout the tax season; help manage students assisting community members with tax returns through the VITA programMaintain organized records of tax returns prepared at the tax sites Update and ensure availability of program materials, including (but not limited to) tax forms, compliance documents, and handbooksMinimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree requiredAdvanced tax knowledge/certification and minimum 1 - 2 years of experience preparing tax returns requiredPrior experience with tax preparation and/or VITA programsProficiency in verbal and written English (Proficiency in another language is a plus)Ability to handle sensitive case information with discretion, maintaining client privacyWillingness and ability to travel to Bentley University during tax clinic hoursCPA or EA a plus Work Environment:
No adverse conditions There are no extraordinary physical skills required Some evening and weekend responsibilities Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screeningDIVERSITY STATEMENT Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our communityBentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversityThe University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global businessWe strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgroundsPIb8655aa79678-31181-33472460 Recommended Skills Administration Attention To Detail Communication Community Management Coordinating English Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
75 hours per week) for about 16 weeks, thoughout tax seasonEstablished in 1990, the Bentley Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Center (BSLCE) seeks to enhance student learning through academically connected community engagement and co-curricular programs, partnering with our local, national, and international nonprofit community partners to help address important public issuesGuided by Bentley's undergraduate curriculum, the Service-Learning programs provides a service experience that complements student coursework, while developing impactful programs in the communityGuided by Bentley's commitment to ethical leadership, the Civic Engagement programs engage students in nonprofit, social change, equity, social justice, and social entrepreneurship work toward creating sustainable solutions to local, national, and international issuesThe Assistant Director of the VITA program supports the Director in the administration of a community-facing program offered on-site at the BSLCE and remotelyThe Assistant Director interacts with Bentley staff, Bentley students, and Waltham community members and community partnersThe position requires a person who is professional, able to work independently, highly organized, detail oriented, and committed to community and civic engagementThe Assistant Director also must have a working knowledge of personal taxes and tax filing, exercise good communication skills, and have availability during weekday evenings and weekends during tax seasonThis is a part-time, temporary positionThe Assistant Director is responsible for helping to manage day-to-day VITA operations including, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities detailed belowThe Assistant Director reports to the Director of the VITA program and to the Senior Associate Director of the BSLCEEssential Duties:
Provide administrative and logistical support for the VITA program Assist with taxpayer outreach, communicating with and scheduling taxpayers, coordinating and overseeing the taxpayer intake process, and managing taxpayer files Help oversee tax site operations, including the intake process, providing quality review for volunteer-prepared returns, and resolving/troubleshooting tax preparation issues with TaxSlayer tax softwareE-file and transmit returns to the IRS and Massachusetts Department of Revenue after volunteer tax preparation sessions are concluded and taxes approved by the VITA DirectorAssist in training BSLCE students in site-specific procedures; provide ongoing training and tax updates to volunteers throughout the tax season; help manage students assisting community members with tax returns through the VITA programMaintain organized records of tax returns prepared at the tax sites Update and ensure availability of program materials, including (but not limited to) tax forms, compliance documents, and handbooksMinimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree requiredAdvanced tax knowledge/certification and minimum 1 - 2 years of experience preparing tax returns requiredPrior experience with tax preparation and/or VITA programsProficiency in verbal and written English (Proficiency in another language is a plus)Ability to handle sensitive case information with discretion, maintaining client privacyWillingness and ability to travel to Bentley University during tax clinic hoursCPA or EA a plus Work Environment:
No adverse conditions There are no extraordinary physical skills required Some evening and weekend responsibilities Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screeningDIVERSITY STATEMENT Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our communityBentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversityThe University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global businessWe strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgroundsPIb8655aa79678-31181-33472460 Recommended Skills Administration Attention To Detail Communication Community Management Coordinating English Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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