Associate Bursar

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information Business Title Associate Bursar Applications Accepted From Intradepartment Special Instructions to Applicants THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ONLY OPEN TO THE BURSAR'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES .

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Job Description Summary Department Summary

This position administers Federal Return to Title IV financial aid calculations to ensure compliance with federal rules and guidelines. The position also supervises billing and collections for entities that sponsor student tuition and fees, as well as the processing of excess financial aid refunds and personal payments. In addition, the position assists with developing and implementing office policies and procedures, testing systems, preparing internal and external reports, and creating e-commerce websites.

Manages one or more accounting functions. Performs accounting functions such as analyzing, monitoring, reconciling, and reporting financial information. Reviews accounts for errors. Prepares reports, financial statements, and processes other requests for internal and external accounting and auditing. Assists external auditors, as required. Reviews accounts to ensure data integrity. Level Summary Responsible for the management of a unit that performs diverse but related tasks.

Handles work and budget planning, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve team objectives. Contributes to divisional or departmental operational plans by aligning unit goals with broader institutional strategies. Accountable for meeting short-term objectives and driving continuous improvement.

Manages a large team or multiple teams. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Oversees large budgets, including departmental and program-level budgets.

Solves strategic, organizational problems and ensures continuous improvement.

High degree of autonomy in decision-making, accountable for large areas.

Collaborates with executive leadership and external partners to drive organizational goals.

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Requires a Master’s degree in Accounting or in a related field, 8 or more years of related professional experience, and 5 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting practices required.

• Previous experience in higher education, particularly in student accounts and/or student financial aid.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to shifting needs and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders in a balanced, collegial, and solution-oriented manner to develop practical and effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex data, identify trends and exceptions, reconcile discrepancies, and translate findings into accurate reports and actionable recommendations.
• Experience using student information or student enterprise systems to manage student accounts, financial aid, billing, payments, refunds, or related business processes, including system testing, issue resolution, and process improvement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze large datasets, perform reconciliations, identify…