Associate Bursar (Temp)

University of Richmond

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Associate Bursar is responsible for the direct supervision of the Student Accounts Office. This position monitors the collection of all student tuition and fees, working with students, parents, University staff/faculty and outside organizations. Provide leadership and direction for student account services related to counseling students and families on financing/payment options, financial clearance, invoicing, collections, and compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. The Associate Bursar assists the Bursar with planning in relation to the Student Accounts area, is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of new initiatives; development of policies and procedures managing staff; and playing a role in identifying opportunities for improvement. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Office environment Light lifting Monday – Friday; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and/or overtime during key periods Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.

Requirements

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with students and parents in stressful situations while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Diplomacy, empathy and tactfulness
• Analytical skills
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Organized
• Team Player
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and research
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of accounts receivable, collection and customer service experience

Nice To Haves

• Banner experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of the Student Accounts Office
• Monitors the collection of all student tuition and fees, working with students, parents, University staff/faculty and outside organizations
• Provide leadership and direction for student account services related to counseling students and families on financing/payment options, financial clearance, invoicing, collections, and compliance with internal and external policies and regulations
• Assists the Bursar with planning in relation to the Student Accounts area
• Responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of new initiatives
• Development of policies and procedures managing staff
• Playing a role in identifying opportunities for improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees