Student Accounts Supervisor

Financial Affairs :

Financial Affairs partners with our UCF community to continuously improve and deliver outstanding administrative and financial services through innovative business and technological solutions and sound fiscal stewardship.

The Opportunity :

UCF's Financial Affairs department seeks a Student Accounts Supervisor to join our team! This supervisory fiscal position requires knowledge of fee assessment and payment rules, University policies and procedures concerning student fees, refunds, Florida Prepaid (FLPPD), Third-Party Contracts Billing including deferrals, waivers, departmental payments, on-line payment, basic student financial aid issues, fee appeals, stop payment of checks, service indicators, 1098T tax forms, administrative record changes and re-registration.

The supervisor manages call center staff, ensuring compliance with University, State, and Federal policies while providing excellent customer service. The position also serves as university liaison, managing waiver section staff, coordinating multiple tuition waiver programs, and reporting UCF Employee tuition waiver usage to HR for payroll tax withholding. Responsibilities include reviewing internal waiver program compliance, managing external charges including meal plan adjustments, administering the student tuition payment plan coordinating with students enrolling manually, and recording and reviewing accounts receivable transactions to the general ledger daily. The supervisor ensures compliance with FL Statutes, BOG regulations, UCF policies, and payment card industry security standards, while reviewing and updating departmental processes and communicating them to staff.

Responsibilities :

Supervise staff in addressing inquiries about accounting entries, tuition and fee charges, waivers, Florida prepaid, third-party billing, deferrals, direct deposit, refunds, loans, collections, payment processing, and 1098T tax statements. Ensure tuition and fee information is communicated clearly to prevent misunderstandings about payment responsibilities.

Handle high volumes of calls and emails from students and families during peak periods. Resolve escalated customer service issues and coordinate with the Ombuds Office for complex cases.

Collaborate with other Student Account Services leaders on various programs and processes.

Administer 24 tuition waiver programs, including UCF Employee, State Employee, Foster Care, STEM, Active-Duty Military, and more. Ensure waivers are reviewed and processed in compliance with state, BOG, BOT, and university regulations. Report waiver usage to Human Resources for benefits administration and payroll withholding each term. Communicate with departments about course enrollment and waiver eligibility.

Oversee the processing of academic record changes for graduate and undergraduate students, including course withdrawals, late adds, and late drops. Maintain interdepartmental spreadsheets and communicate adjustments to students, ensuring they are aware of new due dates and potential drops for non-payment.

Manage the tuition payment plan, including manual enrollment for students unable to enroll electronically. Ensure proper posting and application of payments, deferrals, and coordination with dining services for meal plan charges and adjustments. Request meal plan refunds for new credit balances when appropriate.

Apply leadership and management principles to daily operations. Communicate changes, updates, and priorities for work completion. Serve as a communications manager for standard and targeted messages to students. Participate in university events and committees.

Direct staff in assessing, reviewing, and canceling late fees. Audit and process late fee adjustments to the general ledger. Train staff on factors affecting late fee assessments. Process course drops and reinstatements, and communicate results to students, parents, and third parties. Enforce university policies with discretion.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.

Preferred Qualifications :

4+ years of experience in account management, billing, or financial operations in structured environments (e.g., higher education, healthcare, government, or corporate sectors).

Demonstrated experience supervising staff, including task delegation, performance oversight, and policy compliance.

Experience providing customer service and resolving financial inquiries in high-volume settings.

Knowledge of billing processes, such as payment processing, third-party billing, waivers, and refund procedures.

Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and recommend or implement process improvements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.

Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar platforms).

Special Instructions to the Applicants :

The anticipated salary range for this position is $57,000 to $60,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This is an Auxiliary (AUX) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers :

Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

Education assistance

Flexible work environment

And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Financial and Accounting - Budget - Operations

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-18-2025-12-00-AM

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