Senior Accounts Receivable Coordinator

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University seeks a Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official (SCO) to assist veterans and dependents with educational benefits and ensure compliance with VA regulations. You will certify enrollments, manage records, and administer the Yellow Ribbon program, while ensuring program approvals as needed.

You will also handle veteran payment postings, reconcile funds, and support student billing and accounts receivable processes within a university setting.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma and 6 years' experience.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree; experience with student accounting, accounts receivable, or financial aid systems; veteran benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Certify student enrollments and maintain veterans educational benefits records.
• Administer the Yellow Ribbon Program and obtain VA approval for new academic programs as required.
• Coordinate receipt, reconciliation, and posting of VA educational benefit payments and Yellow Ribbon funds.
• Support Accounts Receivable operations related to student billing and collections.

Skills

VA regs knowledge

Communication skills

Pressure management

MS Office

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 years experience

Job description

This position serves as a Veterans Affairs (VA) School Certifying Official (SCO), assisting veterans and eligible dependents in obtaining educational benefits and ensuring institutional compliance with applicable VA regulations. The position is responsible for certifying student enrollments, maintaining veterans educational benefits records, administering the Yellow Ribbon Program, and obtaining VA approval for new academic programs as required.

In addition, this position coordinates the receipt, reconciliation, and posting of Veterans Affairs educational benefit payments and Yellow Ribbon funds to student accounts. The position supports Accounts Receivable operations through account maintenance, student account support, reporting, and other financial processes related to student billing and collections.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Veterans Affairs educational benefit regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and written capacities.
• Ability to work well under pressure, work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office computer programs such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records: excellent organizational skills required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 years' experience

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with student accounting, accounts receivable, or financial aid systems.
• One year of experience administering Veterans Affairs educational benefits.
• Familiarity with the policies and procedures of a college or university, particularly those related to student accounts, billing, financial aid, or veterans' educational benefits.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.

If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .

Job Info

• Job Identification 2216
• Posting Date 10/26/2026, 02:38 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States United States