Student Account Assistant

Title:

Student Account Assistant

Division:
Finance and Administration

Department:
Business Office

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Salary Range:
Grade 6: $14.56/hour

EEO Job Group: 5 E6

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Student Account Assistant.

Serve as the initial point of contact for students, parents and third parties who contact the Bursar's Office for assistance with billing and payment questions. Identify customer needs and link to appropriate resources within the Bursar's Office and across the University.

Duties/Responsibilities

* Provide customer service support to all customers including but not limited to students, parents, University employees, and third-party vendors. Review, analyze and communicate information regarding accounts as necessary to those inquiring. Discuss viable payment plan options with students to help them remain in good financial standing with the University. Document communication with student in Banner on the student account.

* Communicate with third party payers either in person or on the phone regarding student accounts ensuring they have appropriate Authorized User status to discuss student account details in Touch Net for billing and 1098T documentation. Analyze the student account and advise the Authorized User on appropriate steps which need to be taken concerning their student's account.

* Coordinate and manage the Bursar's Office email. Identify customer needs, seek input from appropriate Bursar's Office administrators, and provide timely responses.

* Provide reimbursement letters for students to present to their employers/sponsors.

* Monitor daily report and communicate with collection agencies regarding payments made directly to the University.

* Review payment plan delinquency reports weekly. Contact students to determine reasons for delinquency and offer options to facilitate payment.

* Identify students who should work with Financial Care Team (FCT) and Student Financial Success Center (SFSC).

* Enter collection fees on student accounts from collection agency statements.

* Participate in outreach efforts coordinated by the Payments Coordinator.

* Identify and evaluate supporting daily paperwork which needs to be scanned and indexed into Banner document imaging.

* Process payments during peak periods and in the absence of other bursar personnel.

* Maintain current knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices, Truth in Lending Act, Payment Card Industry standards, applicable accounting standards, and other related regulations and policies. Participate in periodic staff training to ensure compliance and to promote accurate, consistent, and effective communication with customers.

* Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Minimum of one year prior related office experience or one-year related University level coursework.

* Prior customer service experience.

* Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication.

* Strong organizational skills required with ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

* Ability to make independent decisions.

* Demonstrated ability to calculate equations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division including interpreting percentages, fractions and decimals.

* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.

* Attention to detail and accuracy.

* Strong conflict management resolution skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of FERPA restrictions.

Experience with Ellucian Banner and Touch Net.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

As a part time position, it is expected this position work 18 hours a week, Monday through Friday.

Hours should be consistently and consecutively scheduled but may vary based on office needs.

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

* Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and…