Sponsored Student Accounts Specialist (Accounting Technician III)

Sponsored Student Accounts Specialist (Accounting Technician III)

Salary : $24.45 - $27.50 Hourly

Location : Golden, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : GLA - JR107174 - 10 / 25

Department : Colorado School of Mines

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address : 1500 Illinois Street Golden, CO 80401

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : Human Resources, 303-273-3250, recruitment@mines.edu

Please submit an online application for this position at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Located in the foothills of the Rockies, a short walk from downtown Golden, Colorado, Mines campus is home to a close-knit community of change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers.

Mines is proud to offer excellent benefits and perks, including :

• Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays (including a week off between Christmas and New Year's Day)
• Enrollment in Colorado's State pension plan (PERA) and optional retirement plans
• Parental Leave and an on-site daycare center
• Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Free tickets to Mines sporting events, and discounts programs through the State of Colorado
• Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a world-class recreation center and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Rec Center
• Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, and community involvement
• Access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus - nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.
• Free RTD Ecopass

Description of Job

Sponsored Student Accounts Specialist (Accounting Technician III)

Empowering Students Through Financial Stewardship and Partnership

Are you passionate about supporting student success through financial clarity and collaboration? Join our Controller's Office team as a Sponsored Student Accounts Specialist, where you'll be the key liaison between students, external sponsors, and the University-ensuring that educational funding flows smoothly and accurately.

In this pivotal role, you'll manage third-party sponsorships and billing arrangements for students whose tuition and fees are covered by external organizations. You'll be the go-to expert for sponsor billing and collections, ensuring compliance, precision, and timely communication across departments.

What You'll Do :

Why This Role Matters :

You'll be part of a team that ensures students can focus on their education while their financial arrangements are handled with care and precision. Your work will directly impact student satisfaction, sponsor relationships, and the University's financial integrity.

Please note : This position may be eligible for hybrid work, following the completion of a training period. All hybrid work arrangements are subject to approval and may be revoked based on performance and business need.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement :

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description :

H8B3XXACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience Only :

Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, which included basic accounting knowledge and experience .(Experience must be clearly documented in the Work History section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted)

OR

Education and Experience :

A combination of related education and / or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years (Transcripts must be attached for educational credit).

PLEASE NOTE : For full consideration, a cover letter must be attached to your application.

Appeal Rights :

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov / board-rules.

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.