Bursar

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall • City of Schenectady, NY

2d • $72,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Controller, the Bursar oversees the overall operations of student financial services, billing, receivables, and cashiering functions of the College. Provides direction and leadership in financial management, fiscal policies, and internal controls related to the Bursar’s function. Represents the College to various internal departments as well as external agencies such as governmental agencies, vendors, students, and parents.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Ellucian Colleague preferred.

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

Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees