Director of Student Accounts Bursar

Position Title: Director of Student Accounts Bursar

FTE: 1.0 (40hrs./week; 12-months)

Department:
Business & Finance

Reports To: Vice President for Finance

FLSA: Exempt

This position promotes and
supports the learning experience of Marian University students by ensuring the accuracy of all charge and credit entries on the student
billing account, as well as the overall account balance. This position supervises the Student Accounts Assistant, student workers and
interns.

Essential Functions:

Manage Student Accounts – 75%

1.
Administer and oversee student account operations, including billing, assessments, cash receipts, payment processing, account
adjustments, and account reconciliation.

2. Serve as the primary liaison with third-party
payment plan providers, tuition insurance vendors, collection agencies, and external funding sources, including implementation,
reconciliation, issue resolution, and reporting.

3. Maintains the integrity of the Student
Accounts system to assure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional policies. To include monitoring, reconciling, and recording
federal, state, private, and institutional financial aid funding received through university banking systems.

4. Calculate and process specialized student charges, benefits, and payments, including VA Educational
Benefits, ROTC, AmeriCorps, tuition remission, study abroad programs, medical withdrawals, and book charges.

5. Manage student account holds, alerts, notes, communications, and collection activities to support timely
payment and compliance with university policies.

6. Coordinate with Financial Aid, Registrar,
Academic Affairs, Human Resources, Payroll, IT, and other departments to ensure accurate student account management and regulatory
compliance.

7. Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations,
including FERPA, Title IV, and student financial responsibility requirements.

8. Invoice and
collect payments from external organizations, agencies, and sponsors, including ECCP partners, 529 plans, tribal grants, and military
programs.

9. Support student financial wellness by assisting with payment options, financial
procedures, and account inquiries, including participation in new student registration and orientation programs.

10. Review graduating student accounts, communicate outstanding financial obligations, and coordinate with
university departments to ensure graduation eligibility requirements are met.

11. Maintain
and update the University Student Financial Responsibility Agreement and ensure accessibility and compliance for all students.

12. Collaborate with Information Technology to maintain, test, troubleshoot, and improve student
account and payment systems.

13. Maintain petty cash funds and perform related
reconciliations in accordance with university financial procedures.

Reporting and Administrative – 20%

1. Reconciles receivable monthly, quarterly and annually.

2.
Responsible for all tasks of preparation and issue of Form 1098-Ts

3. Works
closely with other College departments to resolve financial issues, provides recommendations to improve cash flows and supervises cashier
operations.

4. Reviews and updates the pages of the Academic Bulletin that relate to billing,
payments, refunds, and other Business Office items to assure proper publishing of business office policies and procedures.

5. Support the student orientation and other student-centered events. Some student events operate on weekends
and will require in person attendance.

6. Maintains a positive work environment by
cooperating in a professional manner with the University community.

Supervision Responsibilities

· Student Accounts Assistant and student workers and interns.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Other work-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education, Experience, and
Skills Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field. Five years of
relevant experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

2. Clear
understanding of account processes.

3. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency on a variety of
computer applications.

4. Strong oral and written communication skills.

5. Strong analytical and organizational skills.

6. Ethical
comportment and high regard for confidentiality.

7. Ability to communicate throughout the
organization with effective interaction across departmental boundaries

8. Provide
professional, responsive, and courteous service to customers by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and building positive relationships
to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

9. Ability to incorporate financial aid into
the overall enrollment strategies for the University.

10. Willingly support the Mission and
Core Values of the University.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and name, address and telephone number of three
references to muapplicants@marianuniversity.edu. Please use ‘Director of Student
Accounts’ in the subject line of the email.

Salary range: $62K – $75K

Applications will be reviewed until the
position is filled.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Transforming lives through academic excellence, innovation
and leadership. Marian University is a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice, and joined together by
spiritual traditions.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the receipt of criminal background and reference check
information; and the determination that the candidate remains eligible and suitable for employment.

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