Senior Bursar: Student Accounts & Billing Leadership

Baton Rouge Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Paid time off

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks a seasoned Bursar to lead student accounts and cashiering operations within Student Development. The role drives billing, receivables, refunds, third‑party billing, and tax reporting to support enrollment and aid disbursement.

Responsibilities include strategic leadership, staff supervision, policy development, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and Title IV requirements. Collaboration with Finance, Registrar, and IT is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in bursar operations, student accounts, cashiering, accounts receivable, or closely related finance functions.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and directly related experience may be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of cashiering, student billing, receivables, collections, refund administration, and Title IV compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for BRCC’s Bursar operations within Student Development.
• Supervise assigned Bursar staff; establish work priorities; monitor service levels and productivity.
• Develop, implement, and maintain office procedures, internal controls, and customer service standards.
• Serve as the college’s primary resource for escalated student account issues and advise division leadership on matters related to student receivables, payment compliance, refunding, and account resolution.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Job description

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks a seasoned Bursar to lead student accounts and cashiering operations within Student Development. The role drives billing, receivables, refunds, third‑party billing, and tax reporting to support enrollment and aid disbursement.

Responsibilities include strategic leadership, staff supervision, policy development, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and Title IV requirements. Collaboration with Finance, Registrar, and IT is essential.