Director of Student Financial Services

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Clayton State University

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Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

The Director of Financial Services is responsible for administering student accounts and overseeing all university billing operations. This role provides leadership in the assessment, collection, and management of student-related revenues while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, Board of Regents regulations, and applicable financial standards.

The Director of Financial Services directs the operations of the Bursar, supervising staff and managing key functions including student billing, student financial records, cash handling, loan collections, and other miscellaneous receivables. The position is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of student account transactions within the Banner system and for maintaining effective internal controls over receivables.

In addition, the Director of Financial Services leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of student billing policies and procedures, participates in the formulation of tuition and fee policies, and collaborates with campus leadership to promote efficient, compliant, and customer-focused financial operations.