Enrollment Bursar Coordinator - (aHEO)

Lehman College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehman College is seeking a Bursar Coordinator to counsel students on paying tuition and resolve account issues. The role includes serving as cashier, reconciling daily tuition collections, and guiding students through payment options.

You will work with the accounting office on ACH and wire payments, update refunds and waivers, and help ensure the security of university funds. Evening hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on meeting college financial obligations and methods of payment.
• Serve as cashier and/or head of cashier.
• Assist with reconciliation of daily tuition and fees and various departmental payments.
• Assist with third-party billings.
• Advise students on payment options for tuition and fees.
• Assist with processing and reviewing student refunds.
• Assist with posting entries to update waivers, payments and charges from various programs.
• Work on collections efforts to maximize revenue for the college.
• Assist in troubleshooting year-end student 1098-T inquiries.
• Run and review student financial queries and reports.
• Work with accounting to process ACH and wire payments.
• Ensure security of University funds per Cash Accountability Policy.
• Assist in updating Bursar’s Office website.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Enrollment Bursar Director, the Bursar Coordinator is primarily responsible for counseling students in meeting college financial obligations and resolving student account issues.

The Bursar coordinator will:

• Serve as cashier and/or head of cashier
• Assist with the reconciliation of daily tuition and fees and various departmental payments.
• Assist with third-party billings.
• Advise students on all options available to them for payment of tuition and fees.
• Assist with the processing and reviewing of student refunds.
• Assist with posting entries to update waivers, payments and charges from various special programs.
• Work on collections efforts to maximize revenue for the college.
• Assist in troubleshooting year-end student 1098-T inquiries.
• Running and reviewing student financial queries and reports.
• Work closely with the accounting office to process ACH and wire payments.
• Ensure the security of University funds in accordance with the Cash Accountability Policy.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the Bursar’s Office website including directory information.
• Evening hours are sometimes required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

• Performs processing, collection, reconciliation and maintenance of student receivables
• Counsels students in meeting college financial obligations including current tuition, prior receivables and methods of payment; responds to student account inquiries
• Maintains revenue files; prepares reports as required
• Assists in the review of student accounts; identifies and reports delinquent accounts
• May assist in the evaluation and verification of student eligibility for various loans and grants
• Provides support to ensure the smooth flow of business operations and completion of required administrative tasks within the office; may supervise clerical and/or part-time staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$52,268 - $54,261 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

October 26, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32914

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time