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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Part-Time Specialist III, Bursar's Office

Houston, TX

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15.60/hr - $15.60/hr

Lone Star College is a recognized institution that offers quality education to a large student body. They are seeking a Part-Time Specialist III for the Bursar's Office to provide clerical and operational support, manage monetary transactions, and assist students with tuition and fees.

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Responsibilities

Analyzes and resolves issues with students and third-party sponsors regarding billing, student records, payment of tuition and fees, tax statements and on-line payment plans

Communicates verbally, on-line, and in written form with students, staff, and outside parties regarding tuition and fees owed to maintain enrollment, overdue tuition and fees, and accounts sent to collections and communicates verbally and in written form with corporate sponsors regarding tuition and fees billed

Manages cash received by balancing cash drawers, petty cash box, and registration change drawer and by preparing bank deposits for pickup by armored courier; Applies waivers, exemptions, and third-party payments to student accounts

Ensures compliance with established customer service plans, financial reporting requirements, and LSC policies and procedures for dealing with students, staff, and administration through written and electronic communications and the accurate assessment and analysis of objectives

Accounts for cash, checks, and credit card payments for LSC credit/non-credit courses, LSC-Testing Center, LSC-Wellness Center, Harris County Public Library, Performing Arts Center, student organizations, and miscellaneous campus activities

May report, review, research and reconcile functions for daily student receivable deposits, operating funds, cash boxes, petty cash, and student account status

Prepares month-end journal entries to clear suspense accounts and replenish petty cash; Places orders for petty cash and registration cash from bank for operations

Submits void and re-issue forms for checks that need to be voided/stopped/re-issued to System Office

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Qualification

Analytical skillsAccounting skillsPersonal computer proficiencyInterpersonal skillsKnowledge transferBudget recommendationsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Requires detailed analytical skills and a high level of accounting skills and knowledge

Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with standard software applications

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to interact with subordinates and direct/coach work efforts

Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills

Ability to organize functions to ensure compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements

Ability to transfer knowledge to subordinates and higher authorities; Ability to determine the approach for doing the work

Ability to work in an environment that may have unpredicted requirements or demands

Ability to follow specific procedures that may result in interaction with co-workers, citizens, or other individuals

Ability to work in a responsive environment where co-workers or citizens bring problems to incumbent for resolution; Ability to determine the problem and create an individual solution

Ability to prepare and or process purchase orders

Ability to make recommendations that affect the budget