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Union College · 1 week ago

Bursar

Schenectady, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $75K/yr

7+ years exp

Union College is seeking a Bursar to oversee the overall operations of student financial services, billing, receivables, and cashiering functions. The role involves providing direction in financial management and ensuring compliance with college and federal regulations regarding student records.

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Responsibilities

Manage a streamlined and accurate billing, payment, and cash management operation for the College

Process weekly transmittals and reconciliations for Student Accounts, Admissions Deposits, outside scholarships, and student account refunds

Direct and manage the duties of the Assistant Bursar and Cashier

Direct and manage third party billing and payments such as ROTC, Yellow Ribbon, and AmeriCorps

Ensure clear communications to students regarding billing

Evaluate policies and procedures necessary for the effective management of student accounts receivable

Coordinate and work collaboratively with others to ensure accurate information on enrolled students for billing purposes

Ensure compliance with college, state, and federal regulations concerning student records

Responsible for managing student loan programs, including Perkins and college loans

Prepare and conduct exit interviews for all withdrawing and/or graduating students

Maintain a working knowledge of innovative methods for doing business with local and national payment plan and collection agencies

Determine when past due accounts should be placed with third party agencies, when to negotiate payment terms and when to pursue legal action

Ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts, loan service management, reporting, and reconciliations

Direct and manage all PayPal transactions

Coordinate student insurance programs with various campus departments, maintaining clear processes for charging and waiving insurance using both Union’s software in tandem with the Insurance Agency portal

Responsible for tax reporting related to student accounts including 1098T Tuition

Reconcile and maintain all miscellaneous accounts receivables

Prepare reports and analyses as requested by the Controller and others related to student accounts and receivables

Work with external professionals such as auditors, consultants, attorneys and collection agencies and governmental entities

Qualification

Financial managementAccounts receivableCash managementSupervisory skillsFederal regulations knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsDetail orientedCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum of 7 years of experience in college financial policies and procedures, with a strong foundation in accounts receivable, customer service, and cash management practices

Strong supervisory skills

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Ability to organize, implement, and administer complex record keeping systems and procedures

Energy and enthusiasm to support a culture of change while ensuring a stable financial framework. This includes the ability to articulate strategies, implement policies, assess the need for process improvements, identify creative solutions, and lead systems changes

Must be highly organized and detail oriented

Demonstrated commitment to open collaboration and customer service, strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple tasks, and consistently meet deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite(specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook), Google applications and student information systems