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Bursar

Employer
Gordon State College
Location
Barnesville, GA

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Classification Title:BursarPosition Title:BursarPosition Type:StaffDepartment:Business OfficeJob Summary/Basic Function:

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for directing all aspects of the student accounts functions to include student billing, payments and refunds while supporting the education mission of the college.

MAJOR DUTIES

•Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Bursar’s Office and staff.
•Supervise and direct the collection and recording of all incoming funds.
•Serves as the Director of Revenue for the College
•Supervises daily Banner feeds and verifies deposit forms.
•Reconciles Title IV funds, financial aid grants, and direct loans.
•Executes draw-downs for federal funds and direct loans.
•Approves journal entries.
•Supports month-end and year-end close-out procedures.
•Maintains merchant accounts for credit card processing.
•Analyzes business processes to determine best practices for automation.
•Serves as liaison for third-party applications.
•Coordinates important calendar dates for key events.
•Responsible for security access for Banner and Business Office applications.
•Coordinates telephone voicemail and web messages pertaining to student fees, deadlines, and other academic dates.
•Develops and implements office policies and procedures.
•Maintains contracts for off-campus teaching facilities.
•Monitors, updates and creates detail codes in Banner.
•Monitors and validates PCI compliance related to credit card processing.
•Performs related duties as assigned.

Salary is $55,093.92

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•Knowledge and level of competency associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

•Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.

•Previous experience in Accounting at a University/College is strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

•Knowledge of Board of Regents business policies.
•Knowledge of student financial aid and loan program policies and procedures.
•Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
•Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
•Knowledge of contract, query and report writing principles.
•Skill in organization and project management.
•Skill in the supervision of personnel.
•Skill in decision making and problem solving.
•Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
•Skill in oral and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications:Posting Date:08/20/2019Closing Date:09/03/2019Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts for all degrees attained must be submitted either with application, mailed to Human Resources, Gordon State College, 419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 or faxed to 678-359-5290.

Review of applications will begin February 2, 2015 and continue until the position has been filled.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • HS/GED
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PhD
  2. * Please specify area of study for each degree attained.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Have you worked in higher education, preferably the University System of Georgia? If yes, give a brief description of experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Please describe any comparable or relevant experience you have.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Describe your prior supervisory experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Do you have experience with ellucian Banner? If yes, please provide a brief description of your experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Unofficial Transcripts

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