Associate Bursar
 University of Arkansas | |
 United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| 346 North West Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Nov 13, 2024 | |
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Closing Date: 02/11/2025 Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationWorkstudy Position: No Job Type:RegularWork Shift: Sponsorship Available: University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Associate Bursar will manage various work activities of the Bursar Office to ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state laws and regulations, and institutional policies and procedures. The position will assist the Bursar in the management of cash assets, general revenue reimbursement requests, cash appropriations, collateral pledges, and other Bursar Office activities. The Associate Bursar, in conjunction with the Bursar and Controller, is responsible for the recording, analyzing, and maintenance of all accounts receivable records of the institution.*Reports to the Bursar *Manage operations related to accounts receivables payment operations (to include student receivables, catering, business and industry training, facility rentals, employee receivables, etc.), collection process, delinquent account management, and write-offs. *Provide supervision and guidance to all Bursar staff to alleviate elevated situations while still providing excellent service and enforcing University policy and ensuring that students, parents, and others coming to the department are assisted in a professional, service-oriented manner. *Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures related to student accounting and collections to enhance efficiency and control. Ensure policies are communicated effectively to students and staff. *Ensure compliance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and industry best practices. Stay updated on changes in regulations affecting student accounting and collections. *Review and discuss student accounts by applying Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations. Meet with parents and students in person, telephone and/or email, to discuss all aspects of the account, including specific charges, financial aid applied to account, credits adjustments, calculations of amount due and advising of payment options. *Advise Bursar on all processing, outreach, technology, and communications for billing and collections. Lead student facing communications inclusive of direct texting and call campaigns. *Perform regular AR analyses and ad-hoc reports to make data driven recommendations to the Bursar. *Work closely with other departments, such as admissions, registrar, and financial aid, to support overall institutional objectives. *Prepare monthly cash analysis for loan payments and accounting entries for all student loan programs based on activity from outside third-party loan servicer/billing agency. *Manage the accounts receivable and collection process for all accounts receivable including developing and overseeing due diligence processes, overseeing collection, liaising with loan service provider, resolving disputes, reviewing and approving placements with external recovery or collection agencies. *Oversee coordination with the Financial Aid Office, posting of third-party payments to student accounts and reconciliation of student account cash receipt records with Financial Aid. *Ensures all cash controls are followed by Bursar employees. *Prepare reconciliations and reports of the Bursar/Cashier's Office records to ensure complete and accurate accounting records of billings, receipts, and outstanding receivables. *Attend trainings, seminars, conferences and other meetings to remain knowledgeable of legislation/regulations affecting the collection of accounts receivables and privacy in higher education. *Assist in the documentation of policy and procedures for the department. *Assist the Bursar and Associate Vice Chancellor with ongoing financial analysis and other duties and projects as needed. Qualifications:
Additional Information: Salary Information: $50,000 - $55,000 DOERequired Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: humanresources@uaptc.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender RegistryUniversity of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking Frequent Physical Activity:Grasping, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching Occasional Physical Activity:Standing Benefits Eligible:Yes | |