Bursar Manager: Student Accounts & Financial Compliance

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College-University Park seeks a Manager, Bursar to lead the Business Services department, manage billing, collections, refunds, and financial compliance. You will ensure accurate student accounts, oversee financial aid refunds, and maintain adherence to federal, state, and institutional rules.

You will drive efficiency and transparency in student financial communication while delivering consultative financial guidance and cashiering services across multiple programs and campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related work experience.
• Experience with financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and financial administration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all student account operations including billing, collections, refunds, and financial aid refunds.
• Serves as institutional expert on student account policies, waivers, exemptions, and financial counseling.
• Resolves complex student account issues and provides financial counseling regarding payment plans.
• Administers ERP systems (PeopleSoft, Storefront, Nelnet) and ensures data integrity.
• Collaborates with Financial Aid, Treasury, Records, and Student Services to ensure seamless operations.
• Coordinates with legal entities on bankruptcies, fraud, and financial matters.
• Develops and implements strategic plans, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with Title IV, FERPA, IRS 1098-T, FAST, THECB, and other requirements.
• Recruits, trains, and evaluates staff; fosters accountability and continuous improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Storefront

Nelnet

Job description

Lone Star College-University Park seeks a Manager, Bursar to lead the Business Services department, manage billing, collections, refunds, and financial compliance. You will ensure accurate student accounts, oversee financial aid refunds, and maintain adherence to federal, state, and institutional rules.

You will drive efficiency and transparency in student financial communication while delivering consultative financial guidance and cashiering services across multiple programs and campuses.