Student Accounts Specialist, Bursar's Office

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Bursar’s Office at The University of Tampa has an opening for a Student Accounts Specialist to assist students, parents, and third-party billing in a fast-paced environment. This position will report to the Bursar and assist the Assistant Bursar as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Three (3) years of billing and receivables required.
• Working knowledge of automatic accounting systems & personal computing tools required.
• Experience in a university environment is preferred.
• Ability to learn new software as needed.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills are needed as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and families with interpreting accurate tuition and fee structure, audit rates, room and board rates.
• Counsel students and families on payments, withdraw and refund policies, as well as give detailed explanations on the University’s payment plan.
• Interpret the student’s financial aid package and articulate how the financial aid affects the student’s account.
• Serve as a liaison for outside billing agencies in regard to student account receivables.
• Serve as a liaison between Financial Aid and ROTC programs to ensure scholarship recipients are processed and billed.
• Process and record Faculty Staff Grant waivers to student accounts.
• Process Tuition Prepaid billing for various States.
• Assist with auditing student accounts during all phases of the registration process.
• Assist as needed with collection process of past due accounts.
• Other related administrative duties as assigned.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for and development of skills to encourage those of other cultures and backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree