Associate Bursar

Weber State University

Utah

On-site

USD 54,000 - 66,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, UT is seeking an Associate Bursar to lead student financial services, oversee daily payment operations, collections, and accounts receivable totaling over $200M annually.

Reporting to the Bursar, this exempt position supervises a team of 9 staff, manages enterprise systems (Banner AR, TouchNet, Argos), and ensures compliance with state, federal, and university financial policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Communications or related field.
3 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education student financial management or enterprise financial operations.
2 years of direct supervisory experience.
Experience with enterprise Accounts Receivable systems and financial reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily payment operations, collections, and accounts receivable totaling over $200M annually.
Lead enterprise financial systems management (Banner AR, TouchNet, Argos reporting) and ensure policy compliance.
Supervise a team of 9 exempt or non-exempt finance professionals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Accounts receivable

ERP systems

Banner AR

TouchNet

SQL reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

MBA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

Banner AR

TouchNet

Argos reporting

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S02453P

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week

Months per year

Pay Grade

Pay Grade E33

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

Reporting to the Bursar, the Associate Bursar serves as the primary operational and systems leader for University student financial services. This position oversees daily payment operations, collections, and accounts receivable totaling over $200M annually, including the precise setup and daily reconciliation of $135M+ in USHE -approved tuition and fee assessments. The Associate Bursar directly and indirectly supervises a team of 9 exempt and non-exempt finance professionals, leads enterprise financial systems management (Banner AR, TouchNet, Argos reporting), and ensures university compliance with state, federal, and institutional financial policies.

Required Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Communications or related field.
3 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education student financial management or enterprise financial operations.
2 years of direct supervisory experience
Experience with enterprise Accounts Receivable systems and financial reconciliations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

Master’s Degree ( MBA , MAcc) or Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) license.
Advanced technical experience with Ellucian Banner AR, TouchNet UCommerce, and SQL /Argos reporting applications.
Deep understanding of USHE higher education financial policies and state unclaimed property regulations.

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/17/2026

Review Date

Review Date 08/31/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $60,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package .

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position

Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position

Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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