Sponsorship Accounts Specialist

Requisition Number: 72750

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City:
Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 29-Jun-2026

Date Posted:
15-Jun-2026

Job Summary

The Bursar’s Office at CU Boulder welcomes applications for a Sponsorship Accounts
Specialist! As part of the Student Financial Services unit within the Enrollment Management division, we provide the essential tools that
students need to succeed at CU. We support students and their families in navigating financial processes throughout their academic journey,
while also supporting university operations by strategically managing key financial resources.

The Sponsorship Accounts Specialist
position is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timely processing and coordination between external 3rd party sponsors and the
university in billing tuition, fees, and other student charges to 3rd party sponsors in accordance with the terms of individual sponsor
agreements. This position has the authority to use professional judgment to accurately evaluate sponsorship terms, credit, and adjust
student accounts to reflect 3rd party sponsor commitments, create offsetting 3rd party accounts receivable, apply payments received for the
receivables, and refund overpayments to the sponsors. This position is responsible for providing high-quality customer service to 3rd party
students and their sponsors.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Who We Are

The mission of the Bursar’s Office at the University of Colorado Boulder is to
efficiently enable and assist students and departments in meeting their financial obligations, with a focus on financial integrity and
accountability. The Bursar’s Office is responsible for the management of key university financial resources and records and acts as a
central collection point for university receipts.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

3rd Party
Sponsorships Management

• Serves as the primary contact for sponsors who want to remit payment for students’ tuition and
  fees.
• Provides guidance and serves as a resource to campus partners on 3rd party sponsorship processes, sponsorship terms, and
  invoicing practices.
• Conducts detailed analysis and research of student financial accounts to interpret sponsorship eligibility,
  funding limitations, and account activity, and recommends appropriate solutions that balance student needs with sponsor
  requirements.
• Evaluates and processes adjustments to student accounts and corporate accounts in Student Financials module to ensure
  the accuracy of sponsorship amount in a timely manner.
• Develops and programs sponsorship contracts based on sponsor requirements and
  assists with applying contracts to student accounts to reflect accurate balances.
• Works collaboratively with campus partners,
  including but not limited to the CU Bookstore, ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services), Financial Aid, and Scholarship Services,
  to resolve account issues, clarify sponsorship coverage, and support student success.
• Investigates complex discrepancies between
  student accounts, sponsor authorizations, and institutional charges, and works to identify and implement effective, compliant
  solutions.
• Builds and maintains working knowledge of military sponsorship programs and federal/state sponsoring agencies; applies
  this knowledge to support accurate processing and to provide informed guidance to students, sponsors, and campus partners.
• Works in
  collaboration with the supervisor and team to support alignment with applicable federal and state regulations, including those governing
  military and veteran education benefits.
• This position will manage multiple types of sponsors, including but not limited to Foreign
  and Domestic Sponsors, Military Sponsors, and Special Programs Sponsors. The primary focus of this position will be Military and other
  government Sponsors.
• Provides customer service to sponsored students and external partners regarding the 3rd party sponsorship
  lifecycle, including advising on processes, timelines, and documentation requirements.

3rd Party Sponsorship Billing

• Manages sponsors’ receivables, including but not limited to billing and collecting sponsor receivables.
• Uses reporting tools
  (e.g., PS Query, MS Access) to analyze billing data, identify trends or discrepancies, and support billing accuracy.
• Prepares and
  reviews sponsor invoices in accordance with sponsor and university requirements and contractual terms.
• Updates, maintains, and/or
  reviews billing database with semester-specific and sponsor-specific parameters.
• Research billing variances and collaborates with
  sponsors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists in generating sponsor invoices based
  on the structure of a sponsor’s award and sponsor-defined billing requirements.

Accounting Control, Reporting, and System
Integrity

• Reviews payment logs to ensure the completeness and accuracy of payments received through campus mail and regular
  mail.
• All members of the Bursar’s Office share responsibility for ensuring all transactions entered in the CU-SIS Student Financials
  module align with federal regulations, State Fiscal Rules, NACUBO standards, and University and Bursar’s Office policies. In support of this
  responsibility, the position contributes to maintaining the integrity of the CU-SIS Student Financials module by identifying, researching,
  and advancing issues affecting system attributes, including, but not limited to, item types, Customer Account receivables, Corporate Account
  receivables, and Title IV compliance. The role collaborates with teams within Bursar’s Office, Financial Aid, and Scholarship Services as
  appropriate, when transactions require specialized review or correction, including alignment with GAAP, collection practices, cash-handling
  and control standards, or return of federal, state, and university funds. Assists with year-end close activities by supporting the review of
  corporate receivables and liabilities to ensure they are recorded completely and accurately in accordance with university policy and GAAP.
  Maintains thorough documentation to support audit readiness and ensure accurate, compliant financial operations.
• Supports
  institutional reporting needs, including the NACUBO benchmark survey, and assists with data gathering and researching for the foreign gift
  and payment reporting requirements.

Special Projects

• Responsible for the implementation of special projects as
  required by the Bursar’s Office and/or the University.

What You Should Know

• Hybrid – two days in office
  per week, schedule may change.

What We Can Offer

• The salary for this position is
  $57,000-$59,000.

Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our
comprehensive benefits package includes
medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor
recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be dynamic. Be unique. Be
Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher
  education.
• Full-time, professional-level work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor’s
  degree.
• One plus (1+) years of work experience in financial operations, bookkeeping, or one year of professional accounting
  experience.

What You Will Need

• Ability to plan, organize, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and
  manage multiple projects and/or tasks.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial transactions, account
  adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Effective communication skills to work with students, sponsors, and campus partners in a
  professional and customer-focused manner.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment in evaluating sponsorship terms and
  resolving discrepancies.
• Ability to problem-solve and independently research issues related to billing, payments, and sponsor
  agreements.
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service while handling sensitive financial information.

What
We Would Like You to Have

• Experience in Higher Education setting.
• One year full-time professional accounting
  experience.
• Demonstrates a service-oriented mindset in supporting customers and partners.
• Experience with Student
  Information System such as Campus Solutions or Banner.
• Experience using queries tools such as Cognos, PS Query, MS Access,
  etc.
• Experience with electronic document management.

Special Instructions

To apply, please
submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and
   experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later
time.

Please apply by June 29, 2026, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted
via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the
Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date
of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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