Director of Student Accounts/Bursar

Sta00629

External - Open to All Applicants

Full-Time

Yes

The Director of Student Accounts reports to the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Finance/Comptroller and is responsible for management of student billings and collections, support maintenance of the BANNER accounts receivable module, third-party student billings, and the student Card Office. The position also is responsible for financial aid disbursements and refund calculations, ensuring compliance with all Title IV rules and regulations. This position works closely with Student Affairs and Enrollment Management regarding admission, registration, housing, and food services to provide superior service to students. Finally, the position provides reports and data to the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Finance and the Comptroller. Persons holding administrative positions serve at the pleasure of the President and perform an appropriate combination of college and community service activities.

• Directs and manages cashiering and student billings on main campus and Camden.
  
• Oversees student collections, compliance with BOR collections processes, acts as liaison with 3rd party collection agencies, and recommends student write-offs to the Comptroller.
  
• Responsible for 1098-t compliance and issuance.
  
• Performs monthly reconciliation of BANNER to PeopleSoft financials for student receivables.
  
• Oversees the Director of Card Office and all functions related to the card office.
  
• Maintains the online payment system, TouchNet, for student payments.
  
• Works with Technology Services to ensure PCI compliance.
  
• Provides periodic updates to the AVP for Budget and Finance for budgeting processes.
  
• Provides periodic reporting to the Comptroller for aging receivables and collections.
  
• Completes accounts receivable reporting required by the Board of Regents.
  
• Responsible for auditing and reviewing student accounts to ensure appropriate charges.
  
• Manages disbursement of financial aid disbursements and refunds, including Title IV funds.
  
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and BOR laws, policies, and procedures related to student accounts.
  
• Participates in student orientation and other student events to provide information and resources on student accounts and card services.
  
• Helps develop local policies and procedures related to student accounts and the card office

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, supplemented by a minimum of five years experience in accounting or business management. Excellent communications skills and a strong commitment to superior customer service is a must. This is designated as a Position of Trust and candidate must successfully pass a credit and background check.

Experience in accounts receivable and collections preferred. Experience working with BANNER, TouchNet, or other billings software system desired.

The College of Coastal Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia. Located on Georgia’s coast, the College campus is in Brunswick with additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland. The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow’s leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers baccalaureate degrees in American Studies, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, French, Health Informatics, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Nursing (BSN), Psychology, Public Management, Spanish, and Workforce Management and Leadership, as well as career associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nursing (ASN) and Radiologic Science. A veterans-friendly campus, the College is a designated Yellow Ribbon School. Approximately 3,000 students are served by more than 200 staff members and a teaching faculty of whom 52% hold doctoral degrees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu

06/11/2021

06/25/2021

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