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San Jacinto College · 2 days ago

Director, Student Financial Services/Bursar

Greater Houston

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

San Jacinto College is committed to equal employment opportunity and is seeking a Director of Student Financial Services/Bursar. This role is responsible for overseeing the fiscal management of scholarship funds, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading all student financial account activities.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Hiring Manager

Wayne Wauters SPHR SCP CIR CDP

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with Department of Education’s Cash Management Regulations (CFR 688.164) and the fiscal management of scholarship funds including oversight of drawing down funds from the Department of Education using current system for scholarships awarded to students

Prepares financial reports

Consults with government regulatory agencies to ensure the college conformance with applicable standards

Manages all student financial account activities, including, but not limited to, the College’s tuition revenues, and all other student-related incidental charges and revenues

Works with the awarded collection agency to ensure timely collections of amounts owed to the College

Administers the College’s Merchant Services processes including all credit card transactions and settlements

Ensures College compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) regulations

Provides leadership, guidance, assistance and directives to all college business offices in all cashiering functions, and to program and COE directors/managers regarding program and course charges

Collaborates with the Dean of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Registrar, and adjacent departments to ensure there is a concerted and synchronized effort towards student service

Leads and directs accounting of Scholarship Funds, including but not limited to Department of Education Title IV grants

Prepares financial portions of audit schedules for State, Federal, internal and external auditors, including but not limited to, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and Schedule of Expenditures of State of Texas awards

Provides accurate and timely reporting to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and other state and federal agencies

Acts as resource for Finance to interpret Business Office procedures, College policies and procedures, and the rules and regulations of THECB and other external agencies

Recommends and develops changes to the policies, regulations and procedures as needed

Works in partnership with internal and external auditors

Develops, coaches and supports staff

Encourages professional development and skill training within budgetary constraints

Advises Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance and Comptroller on the interpretation and application of federal and state laws and regulation as related to student financial services and accounts

Qualification

GASB knowledgeGAAP knowledgeERP system experienceFinancial reportingCertified Public AccountantAdvanced Excel skillsStudent accounts experienceConflict resolutionCustomer service skillsAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills