Student Accounts Specialist, Bursar Operations, Hybrid

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Job Title:

Student Accounts Specialist, Bursar Operations, Hybrid

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Start Date:

5/8/26

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more .

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Job Overview

Serve in a cross-functional capacity for Bursar Operations and Bursar Loans & Collections.

This role will require weekly on-site committment.

Essential Functions

* Monitor, review and examine documents that involve complex transactions for accuracy and prepare any necessary corrections.

* Audit ledgers for accuracy and prepare any necessary corrections.

* Reconcile ledger controls on a regular basis with a detailed analysis of discrepancies.

* Perform internal auditing of financial records.

* Recommend accounting and control systems.

* Evaluate and process payments, such as tuition, scholarships and third-party contract payments.

* Field internal customer service inquiries from university departments to resolve payment issues.

* Address vendor inquires and work with vendor to resolve.

* Gather data for reporting related to key performance indicators.

* Develop program objectives and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on progress toward objectives.

* Analyze, investigate, and respond to requests for loan and tuition account balance information.

* Act as a liaison to collection agencies, bankruptcy courts, federal agencies, and university departments.

* May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).

* Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Associate's Degree

Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement

Required Experience

Two (2) years related experience

Physical Requirements /Work Environment

* Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: up to $46,500 annually dependent on candidate experience

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits…