Specialist II, Student Accounts & Payments

Specialist II, Student Accounts & Payments

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Student Accounts & Payments manager, the specialist provides quality customer service in a team-focused, fast-paced, demanding and continuously evolving environment. Position is responsible for billing and collections, payment plans, receipt of tuition and other miscellaneous payments, processing refunds, monitoring and managing delinquent accounts and coordinating with other student service departments. Position requires maintaining a high level of confidentiality of college and student accounts while complying with the Federal Right to Privacy Act (FERPA), college, state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Receive, research and review, process, record and deposit all monies for the institution in accordance with established departmental procedures in an accurate, professional and timely manner. Open / close office and ensuring security and safety at all times.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with customers.
• Provide cash management support to departments within the college for various campus services.
• Maintain software and outsourced vendor service relationships as related to student accounts.
• Perform all accounting, invoicing and refunding related to student accounts receivables and payables in accordance with established guidelines, college policies and federal laws and regulations. Provide information regarding 1098T student tax forms.
• Train and provide support to employees on and off campus in relation to accounts receivable processes.
• Coordinate, maintain and assist with collection efforts of delinquent accounts collaborating with collection and legal agencies.
• Prepare data and trend analyses related to student / employee data as needed for executive management and provide assistance during college's annual audits.
• Participate in the goals and objectives of the department and college.
• Participate in professional and personal development as needed. Serve on college committees / teams.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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Part time

Scheduled Hours : 28

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