Student Accounts Specialist-; Part-time Job College Station area,Texas USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: Student Accounts Specialist-(Part-time)

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive

Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strivesto foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting theglobal environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’scapital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from

New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Overview

Provide administrative support to the Bursar’s Office/Student Accounts in the day-to-day operations of the office. This is apart-time position with approximately 25 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the Bursar and Refund email inboxes by responding tostudent and departmental inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Review, process, and post student refund requests accurately to student accounts while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and procedures. Process monthly invoice payments to Brinks, verify billing accuracy, and maintain appropriate documentation to support timely payment processing and account reconciliation. (40%)

Provide front office coverage as needed, particularly during lunch periods and staff absences, to ensure uninterrupted customer service. Answer and direct incoming phone calls, process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, and assist students,parents, faculty, and other visitors with inquiries and requests.

Deliver professional, courteous, and efficient support while maintaining a welcoming and service-oriented office environment(35%)

Monitor and maintain petty cash funds, ensuring accurateaccountability, security, and compliance with established financial policies and procedures. Perform cash and check reconciliation by verifying, posting, and endorsing payments accurately and in atimely manner. Research and resolve discrepancies, maintain detailed financial records, and support audit and reporting requirements to ensure the integrity and accuracy of cash-handlingoperations. ( 25%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

High School education or equivalent.
One to three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including

Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Intermediate proficiency using Cashnet system.
Customer service-oriented.
Excellent organizational and communication skills required
Ability to learn, communicate, and apply new systems and processes
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and the abilityto multi-task in a fast pace-environment
Excellent follow-through skills, highly organized, flexible,and attentive to deadlines and priorities
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods oftime
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using akeyboard
Communication skills using the spoken word
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal range
Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.