Bursar

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University seeks a capable Bursar to oversee cashiering, student accounts, and related fiscal operations. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of student billing, collections, and cash management, while guiding staff and aligning with university policies.

This role leads financial reporting, staff development, and coordination with the Treasurer/Bursar office to support educational goals and strong internal controls in a complex university environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university including twelve semester hours of accounting and knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and reporting, especially as related to student accounts, cash accounting, and collections procedures.
• Experience should include at least 2 years of accounting and/or management experience and working with computerized financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cashiering, student accounts, and related fiscal operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness of student billing, collections, and cash management.
• Provide strategic oversight, leadership, and training to staff while ensuring adherence to State of North Carolina and University policies, procedures, and cash management regulations.
• Lead financial reporting, auditing support, and development of internal controls within the Treasurer/Bursar office.
• Collaborate with university partners to support educational goals and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Leadership/management

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework

Tools

Excel

Word

Banner/ERP systems

Job description

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization

The primary mission of the Treasurer/Bursar office is to support the University’s educational goals through the correct assessment of the student tuition and fees, collections, receipting of the University funds, and the diligent management of the Federal Perkins Loan Fund. This also encompasses providing an appropriate support system for the staff of the Business and Finance Office to ensure their progressive development in the use of the Banner, ECSI (Educational Computer Systems Incorporated), and other related computer systems.

This Unit is composed of three areas: (1) Cashiers’ Office, (2) Student Accounts Receivables, and (3) Federal Perkins Loans Office.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Bursar is a key financial leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of cashiering, student accounts, and related fiscal operations at the University. This position ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all student financial transactions, including student billing, collections, and cash management activities. The Bursar provides strategic oversight, leadership, and training to staff while ensuring adherence to State of North Carolina and University policies, procedures, and cash management regulations.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university including or supplemented by twelve semester hours of accounting and knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and reporting, especially as related to student accounts, cash accounting, and collections procedures.
• Experience should include at least 2 years of accounting and/or management experience and working with computerized financial systems.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of financial and other PC products (EXCEL and WORD), knowledge of governmental and/or university regulations, knowledge of cash management, receivables and collections processing as well as the accounting for each.
• Experience in managing a department and supervising employees.
• Ability to effectively communicate about cash management and receivables, efficient management of office (staff and time), efficient maintenance of files, and preparation of accurate and meaningful reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional years of training and/or experience, a master’s degree and CPA / CMA certification are preferred.

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.