Assistant Bursar, Operations

Mercer University • Macon, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University is searching for an Assistant Bursar, Operations for the Macon, Georgia campus. Responsibilities: The Assistant Bursar supports the University Bursar, Associate Bursar, and Senior Assistant Bursar in managing the Macon Bursar Office, ensuring compliance with Department of Education Cash Management Regulations, and other federal and state regulatory requirements. This position oversees receivables, revenue recognition through review and posting of pending charges, reconciles third-party billing and sponsorship accounts, and implements University policies and procedures related to student financial services. The Assistant Bursar provides leadership by ensuring due diligence on all third-party accounts and leading by example through effective communication, training, and support for colleagues. This position is also responsible for identifying and proposing policy changes to maintain compliance with evolving regulations. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and two years of experience, which must include handling cash deposits, reconciliations, accounts receivable, customer service, and problem resolution, are required. In lieu of education, equivalent directly related experience will be considered. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrate exposure to treasury functions and banking institutions in relation to deposit-related matters. Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles and functions such as processing journal entries, interpreting system reports, and conducting account reconciliations. Strong communication skills (oral and written) and professional interpersonal skills while interacting with senior administration, faculty, staff, students, and co-workers. Ability to provide courteous, prompt service to all customers who come in contact with the Bursar Office. Ability to work independently but seek direction where appropriate. Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy. Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple activities to meet deadlines. Strong analytical, detail, and problem-solving skills to adequately research and accurately resolve tuition fees and credits in association with federal aid and eligibility standards. Ability to be detail-oriented and to think analytically in reviewing complex financial transactions. Skill in performing comprehensive analyses of student account components, including tuition and fee assessments, financial aid postings, student payments, and enrollment-based charges. Possesses thorough knowledge of cash receipt policies, financial aid regulations related to bursar operations, tuition and fee structures, third-party sponsorship processes, military education benefit regulations, and international payment compliance requirements.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and two years of experience, which must include handling cash deposits, reconciliations, accounts receivable, customer service, and problem resolution, are required.
• In lieu of education, equivalent directly related experience will be considered.
• Demonstrate exposure to treasury functions and banking institutions in relation to deposit-related matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles and functions such as processing journal entries, interpreting system reports, and conducting account reconciliations.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and professional interpersonal skills while interacting with senior administration, faculty, staff, students, and co-workers.
• Ability to provide courteous, prompt service to all customers who come in contact with the Bursar Office.
• Ability to work independently but seek direction where appropriate.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple activities to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, detail, and problem-solving skills to adequately research and accurately resolve tuition fees and credits in association with federal aid and eligibility standards.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and to think analytically in reviewing complex financial transactions.
• Skill in performing comprehensive analyses of student account components, including tuition and fee assessments, financial aid postings, student payments, and enrollment-based charges.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of cash receipt policies, financial aid regulations related to bursar operations, tuition and fee structures, third-party sponsorship processes, military education benefit regulations, and international payment compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports the University Bursar, Associate Bursar, and Senior Assistant Bursar in managing the Macon Bursar Office
• Ensuring compliance with Department of Education Cash Management Regulations, and other federal and state regulatory requirements
• Oversees receivables, revenue recognition through review and posting of pending charges
• Reconciles third-party billing and sponsorship accounts
• Implements University policies and procedures related to student financial services
• Ensuring due diligence on all third-party accounts and leading by example through effective communication, training, and support for colleagues
• Responsible for identifying and proposing policy changes to maintain compliance with evolving regulations

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees