Bursar & Financial Operations Manager

georgetowncollege.edu; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown College seeks an experienced Bursar/Office administrator to oversee student accounting, billing and cash handling. You will develop financial policies with senior leaders and manage collections and donor accounts. The role requires strong communication, accounting acumen and staff supervision.

The position reports to the Bursar’s Office and involves coordinating with Business Operations and CFO teams, with a focus on internal controls and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial documents and reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Jenzabar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and organize office operations and procedures related to student accounting, billing, cash receipts and credit card processing.
• Responsible for billing of non-student activities.
• Develop policies with senior leadership governing financial relations with students, housing, dining, bookstore, Pub/Dup and parking facilities.
• Evaluate procedures to improve effectiveness and internal controls.
• Audit financial status of student accounts, tuition, housing, meals, etc.
• Administer financial aspects of student loans, scholarships, and student credits.
• Oversee collections activities for student accounts.
• Record and reconcile donor accounts with development records.
• Assist with planning New Student Orientation workshops.
• Recruit, supervise, oversee training and coordinate activities of staff within department.
• Maximize office productivity through proficient use of software applications.
• Perform background duties within the College’s accounting systems.
• Oversee Billing/Maintaining Tables.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CARS / Jenzabar System

Internet

Job description

Georgetown College seeks an experienced Bursar/Office administrator to oversee student accounting, billing and cash handling. You will develop financial policies with senior leaders and manage collections and donor accounts. The role requires strong communication, accounting acumen and staff supervision.

The position reports to the Bursar’s Office and involves coordinating with Business Operations and CFO teams, with a focus on internal controls and service excellence.