Bursar

Bursar

Posting Number: 0001049

Reports to: Registrar

Department: Registrar

Classification: Exempt

Full or Part-time: Full Time

The Bursar provides leadership and oversight of all student financial transactions, including billing, accounts receivable, collections, refunds, payment plans, and tax reporting. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies while delivering high-quality, student-centered service to students, families, and campus partners.

• Oversee the accurate and timely billing of tuition, fees, and other student charges.
• Manage student account receivable, collection processes, refunds, and payment plans.
• Manage non-payment drop process including account reviews, communications, reports, systems, and policies/procedures.
• Ensure college funds (student payments, chargebacks, government checks/drafts, receipts from financial institutions, other sources) are properly accounted for and deposited into prescribed bank account in a timely manner.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts assigned to Bursar's Office.
• Maintain a working knowledge of financial aid information, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, IT, and Academic Affairs to coordinate student account processes, resolve account-related issues, and support timely enrollment, billing, financial aid disbursement, and refund operations.
• Maintain policies and procedures related to Bursar's Office and receivables.
• Coordinate with IT on reporting, PCI compliance, 1098T reporting, and vendor integrations in compliance with federal regulations.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, and maintaining appropriate internal controls.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance management for Bursar's office staff.
• Evaluate office workflows and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field required. A minimum of 5 years of experience in student financial services, finance operations, or accounting is required. Demonstrated knowledge of accounts receivable, billing, collections, and cash management. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in accounting, regulations, higher education, financial aid, or student accounts required. Working knowledge of accepted accounting/bookkeeping principles, methods, and terms regarding fund accounting is required.

This position also requires: the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and respectfully, strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality, the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment, commitment to equity, access, and student success, and proficiency with financial systems and standard office software.

Experience in a public higher education environment, supervisory or management experience, familiarity with student information systems (e.g., Banner), knowledge of college or not-for-profit accounting preferred. Notary license is preferred at start but can be obtained within the first six months of hire.

$53,248 - $63,939

Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), college fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and more. Benefits start on the first day of hire.