Position Type: Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration: Non-Faculty

Pay Band: GEN06

Department: Treasurer

Job Purpose

Accounts Receivable Officer acts as the primary collection agent for CofC for student and non-student receivables. Communicates with students and authorized representatives of the student to resolve receivable issues.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma and 3 years of experience in collections is required. Associates degree in Accounting or Business Management and 3 years experience with collections is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be familiar with FERPA regulations, the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and any other state and federal regulations regarding collections. Must be able to work professionally when confronted with disagreeable and argumentative individuals. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Acts as back-up supervisor in the absence of the Receivables Manager and Accounting Specialist.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and credit check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary: *$37,200 – $43,000

Closing Date: 03/13/2026

Benefits

Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Open Until Filled: No

Posting Number: 2026034

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17711

Activity

1. Communicates with students (past & present) or their authorized representative, by telephone, in person or in writing, to resolve delinquent receivables. Reviews financial status with individual; counsels and advises person of their payment obligations; discusses payment options; attempts to collect receivables at contact or obtain commitment of payment. Adheres with Federal regulations governing the collection of Accounts receivable, including, but not limited to FERPA student privacy regulations, the Fair Debt Collections Practices and other state and federal regulations.