Enrollment Bursar Coordinator (aHEO) - Lehman College

CUNY Lehman College; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Enrollment Bursar Coordinator to support students in managing their financial obligations. This role involves advising students on payment options, assisting with tuition reconciliation, and ensuring the security of university funds. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and be prepared to work flexible hours. Join a vibrant academic community that values diversity and offers numerous benefits, including health plans and professional development opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while contributing to the institution's success.

Benefits

Health Plans

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Waivers

Paid Time Off

Diverse Academic Community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required for the position.
• Experience in Higher Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on financial obligations and resolve account issues.
• Assist with daily reconciliation of tuition and fees.
• Work closely with accounting to process payments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Enrollment Bursar Coordinator (aHEO) - Lehman College

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Bursar Specialist, 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.
• Run and review 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Higher Education preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment is essential.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

• Provides operational support for a College student accounts function.
• 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

$44,411 - $49,960. 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin immediately. (revised)

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: 29069

Location: Lehman College