Part-Time Specialist III, Bursar's Office

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College System is seeking a part-time Specialist III in the Bursar’s Office to support student accounts, tuition and fee billing, and payment processing. You will assist with cash handling and daily reconciliations.

This role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and compliance with college policies. The position provides opportunities to contribute to timely financial reporting and student success across campus operations.

Qualifications

• Requires detailed analytical skills and a high level of accounting skills and knowledge.
• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with standard software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to interact with subordinates and direct/coach work efforts.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to organize functions to ensure compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve billing issues for tuition, fees, and payment plans.
• Communicate with students and sponsors about balances and collections.
• Balance cash drawers and prepare bank deposits, handling petty cash.
• Ensure compliance with customer service plans, financial reporting requirements, and college policies.
• Process cash, checks, and card payments for courses and campus activities.
• Prepare month-end entries and manage petty cash and registrations cash.
• Report, research, and reconcile daily receivables as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accounting knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

One LSC Philosophy

We deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For®

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu .

Established in 2012, Lone Star College'University Park offers a distinctive college environment in northwest Houston on the former Compaq and Hewlett-Packard corporate campus. LSC-University Park provides highly affordable university-transfer and workforce programs, including specialized offerings in artificial intelligence and energy and manufacturing. Campus facilities include the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Center for Science & Innovation, Visual and Performing Arts Building, and two covered parking garages serving the main campus complex. LSC-University Park is also home to Lone Star Corporate College, the Lone Star College Honors College, University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, and ResponsiveEd's iSchool middle and high school programs. Together, these resources create a dynamic environment focused on preparing students for what comes next.

The address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The Part Time Specialist III, Bursar’s Office supports other staff by performing task-oriented duties while providing clerical, administrative, and/or operational support under general supervision. Monitors the progress and efficiency of workflow and responds to changes in student needs as necessary. Handles monetary transactions for student accounts. Provides guidance to students and affected departments with regard to tuition, fees, payment plans and collection efforts.

Essential Job Functions

1. Analyzes and resolves issues with students and third‑party sponsors regarding billing, student records, payment of tuition and fees, tax statements and online payment plans
2. Communicates verbally, online, and in written form with students, staff, and outside parties regarding tuition and fees owed to maintain enrollment, overdue tuition and fees, and accounts sent to collections and communicates verbally and in written form with corporate sponsors regarding tuition and fees billed
3. Manages cash received by balancing cash drawers, petty cash box, and registration change drawer and by preparing bank deposits for pickup by armored courier; Applies waivers, exemptions, and third‑party payments to student accounts
4. Ensures compliance with established customer service plans, financial reporting requirements, and LSC policies and procedures for dealing with students, staff, and administration through written and electronic communications and the accurate assessment and analysis of objectives
5. Accounts for cash, checks, and credit card payments for LSC credit/non-credit courses, LSC‑Testing Center, LSC‑Wellness Center, Harris County Public Library, Performing Arts Center, student organizations, and miscellaneous campus activities
6. May report, review, research and reconcile functions for daily student receivable deposits, operating funds, cash boxes, petty cash, and student account status
7. Prepares month‑end journal entries to clear suspense accounts and replenish petty cash; Places orders for petty cash and registration cash from bank for operations
8. Submits void and re‑issue forms for checks that need to be voided/stopped/re‑issued to System Office
9. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires detailed analytical skills and a high level of accounting skills and knowledge
• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with standard software applications
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to interact with subordinates and direct/coach work efforts
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills
• Ability to organize functions to ensure compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements
• Ability to transfer knowledge to subordinates and higher authorities; Ability to determine the approach for doing the work
• Ability to work in an environment that may have unpredicted requirements or demands
• Ability to follow specific procedures that may result in interaction with co‑workers, citizens, or other individuals
• Ability to work in a responsive environment where co‑workers or citizens bring problems to incumbent for resolution; Ability to determine the problem and create an individual solution
• Ability to prepare and or process purchase orders
• Ability to make recommendations that affect the budget

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.92

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.