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Student Accounts Manager
Location
United States
Posted
136 days ago
Salary
$68.5K - $73K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Student Accounts Manager
Excelsior University
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Student Accounts Manager plays a pivotal role within Fielding University, overseeing all financial operations related to Fielding student accounts and working as a liaison between Fielding internal student account operations and Excelsior. - Manage billing, payments, and collections to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. - Deliver exceptional service to students and their families. - Support strategic initiatives and align financial policies with the institution's mission. - Facilitate communication and processes between Fielding and Excelsior. - Collaborate closely with interinstitutional stakeholders to promote consistency and streamline operations. - Prepare financial reports, analyze trends, and implement system enhancements to optimize operations. This role is remote, allowing flexibility to work from home while balancing personal priorities. Core hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, including a 1-hour lunch, for a 37.5-hour workweek. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree. - 5 years of experience in higher education with 2 years in a supervisory role, preferably in accounts receivable, billing, collections, and other Bursar-related functions. - Strong understanding of and experience with financial and student information/accounts systems. - Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements, including those related to collections. - Working knowledge of Federal regulations, including Title IV and FERPA rules. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Requirements - Supervise and manage the student accounting department staff, providing guidance and support. - Conduct performance evaluations and professional development for team members. - Collaborate with other departments to support institutional goals and initiatives. - Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives related to financial services and student accounts. - Analyze financial data and trends for decision-making and resource allocation. - Partner with executive leadership to align financial policies and procedures with interinstitutional goals. Benefits - The hiring salary range for this position is $68,500.00 - $73,000.00.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 5 years of experience in higher education with 2 years in a supervisory role, preferably in accounts receivable, billing, collections, and other Bursar-related functions.
- Strong understanding of and experience with financial and student information/accounts systems.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements, including those related to collections.
- Working knowledge of Federal regulations, including Title IV and FERPA rules.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Supervise and manage the student accounting department staff, providing guidance and support.
- Conduct performance evaluations and professional development for team members.
- Collaborate with other departments to support institutional goals and initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives related to financial services and student accounts.
- Analyze financial data and trends for decision-making and resource allocation.
- Partner with executive leadership to align financial policies and procedures with interinstitutional goals.
Benefits
- The hiring salary range for this position is $68,500.00 - $73,000.00.
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