(Hybrid) Student Revenue Coordinator - Student Financial Services

Davita Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in West Virginia is seeking a Student Revenue Coordinator to join their Revenue Management team. This full-time position is responsible for managing student account services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing exceptional customer service to students and their families. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting or finance and possess strong analytical and communication skills. They will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to the overall success of the financial services offered to the university community.

Benefits

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

24 annual leave days

18 sick days

Health insurance benefits

401(a) retirement savings with 6% match

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience with university/college financial processes preferred.
• Ability to learn and interpret financial regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage student accounts and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist customers with billing questions and account issues.
• Conduct internal collections and manage deposits and disbursements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Student Financial Support and Services at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Student Revenue Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

This is a professional level position in the Revenue Management team within the Student Financial Services unit. Customer service is of utmost importance. This position provides comprehensive program of student account services to WVU students, families, third-party sponsors, collection agencies, as well as other internal and external customers. This position is directly responsible for utilizing the student information systems as the mode of operation to perform duties directly related to the processing various functions within Department of Education regulations. The incumbent is responsible for the recording and recognition of all West Virginia University student revenue and student disbursements.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week


• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)


• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)


• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)


• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits


• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.


• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Responsible for coordination, development, and application of systems, policy, and procedure to ensure the University follows Federal, State, and Local student accounts receivable, student loan, student account disbursement, and cash management regulations. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping all information confidential. Serves students and parents by assisting in all levels of customer service including but not limited to collecting receipts, disbursing funds, analyzing student accounts, providing guidance, recommending payment options, resolving complex problems, etc.


• Responsible for assisting internal and external customers on a wide range of third-party billing and student accounts receivable questions. Process inquiries for and disseminates information to WVU customers, internal and external, using data obtained from the student information and student loan systems. Assists in interpreting/understanding University and U.S. Department of Education policies;


• Manages service-related inquiries (phone, fax, e-mail, mail, and web) and serves as a liaison for all day to day issues regarding third party sponsors, University departments, payment plans, institutional loans, and eCommerce. This requires close interaction with students, parents, sponsoring agencies, loan servicers, scholarship agencies, banking partners, collection agencies, and the State Treasurer's Office using professional counseling techniques, client-focused service methods, and managing conflicts and resolving complaints. Daily processing includes but is not limited to the following:
  
  
  
  
  • Reviewing and submission of billings to internal and external customers;
  
  
  • Creating, authorizing/pre-authorizing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting of contracts in the third-party billing modules within the student information system;
  
  
  • Reviewing and analyzing student information or student loan system reports to determine which accounts should have holds placed or lifted, aging of the account, and refund status;
  
  
  • Posting payments in the student information and loan systems;
  
  
  • Processing electronic files from various external and internal units. This includes but is not limited to: Converting files to appropriate format, reconciling extracted totals to students and/or University financial system totals, and troubleshooting issues when they arise;
  
  
  • Document causes and implement solutions - working with appropriate staff to develop prevention strategies;
  
  
  
  


• Responsible for the daily receipt of deposits and disbursement processing in the University's student information accounting system, student loan system, and the State's accounting system. Deposits include but are not limited to electronic transfers, federal draw requests, checks, e-commerce, and intergovernmental transfers for West Virginia University and regional campuses;


• Conducting internal collection activity and managing collection attempts from Student Financial Services, including written and verbal correspondence;


• Employs professional judgment and independent decision-making skills to meet students' service needs within established policies and procedures;


• Advises students and other customers to resolve complex problems with expertise in the areas of cashiering, collections, scholarships and student accounts;


• Carries out special projects to achieve institutional missions and unit objectives as time and workload dictates. Participation may include coordinating, leading and/or participating in assigned project team, innovating new or improved methods of operation, developing policy or procedure drafts;


• Provides and analyzes student revenue information monthly, quarterly, and annually for financial statement reporting and auditing requests; meets with external auditors as needed to explain issues and answer questions;


• Participates in job-related continuing education seminars and workshops. This may require in-state or out-of-state travel. Incumbent may participate in the development of training sessions for Expert Business Offices and Regional Campuses to explain information relating to student revenue;


• Acts as backup to other positions within the unit and may on occasion be required to perform others' duties;


• Positions within Student Financial Services participate in several institutional processes such as student service days which may require limited amounts of extended days and/or weekend work hours;
  Anticipates and analyzes operations and management information needs and produces informational reports on an as needed or periodic basis as determined by operational needs;


• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Revenue Management and/or lead managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related fields


• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the following:
  
  
  
  • Accounting, banking, accounts receivable, finance, or related field
  
  
  • Complex university/college/private entity business, accounting or finance department is preferred
  
  
  • Work experience which provided analytical and communication skills
  
  
  
  


• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.


• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to efficiently operate a personal computer with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel, including the proven ability to apply these applications to create sophisticated analytical tools - Knowledge of standard office procedures and operations;


• Ability to rapidly acquire extensive working knowledge of the University's student system primarily the accounts receivable module.


• Proven analytical ability to interpret, apply, and implement federal, state, university, and professional guidelines to unique University situations.


• Demonstrated ability to learn reporting systems used for generating reports.


• Demonstrated ability to reason logically, organize information, analyze data, perform financial calculations, prepare analyses and summaries, and solve complex issues or problems, and to follow complex written or oral instructions


• Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with associates, students, parents, and University community


• Ability to work independently and reliably, exercising good judgment, and being innovative and self-starting


• Must have good time management skills to organize work under pressure and recognize priority duties in high-risk situations


• Strong mathematical and analytical skills necessary to perform financial calculations and reconciliations


• Demonstrated ability to maintain institutional attendance and punctuality standards


• Ability to interpret and apply University, State and Federal laws/guidelines and policies and procedures to situations


• Strong oral and written communication skills necessary to explain complex guidelines to University staff and customers, to justify recommendations, and to interact with regulatory agencies and auditors


• Ability to rapidly acquire thorough knowledge and understanding of institutional policy and practice regarding accounts receivable and loan issues


• Demonstrated ability to foster cooperation and harmony among groups and exercise professional judgment in new and/or unusual situations

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting:May 30, 2025

Posting Classification:Non-Classified

Exemption Status:Exempt

Benefits Eligible:Yes

Schedule:Full-time