Student Accounts Advisor I

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

University of Central Florida is seeking a Student Accounts Advisor I to join our Student Account Services team in Orlando. The role handles posting financial transactions to ledgers for students and departments while delivering efficient customer service to campus stakeholders.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, support of cash handling in Workday, and timely communication of payment information, holds, and refunds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, timely customer service to students and university customers regarding payments, charges, holds, refunds and returned checks.
• Present information to students at orientation sessions.
• Post data to general ledger via cashiering system and verify accuracy.
• Assist in approving departmental cash sales and customer payments in Workday.
• Prepare and balance daily reports and petitions, notify students of decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Public speaking

Data verification

Financial transactions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Financial Affairs:

Financial Affairs partners with our UCF community to continuously improve and deliver outstanding administrative and financial services through innovative business and technological solutions and sound fiscal stewardship.

The Opportunity

UCF's Student Account Services is seeking a Student Accounts Advisor I to join our team and support the university's student financial operations. This customer-oriented position is responsible for posting financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner to the sub and general ledgers for students and university departments, while providing efficient and effective customer service to the university's stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Provides professional, courteous and timely customer service to students, parents and other university customers, both internal and external regarding student payments, charges, holds, refunds, stop payments and returned checks.
• Presents information on behalf of the Student Account Services department at orientation sessions.
• Collects, verifies and corrects financial data from students, faculty, staff and other members of the university community. Posts entries to the general ledger via the cashiering system.
• Assists in approving departmental cash sales & customer payments in Workday.
• Negotiates financial instruments and documents on behalf of the university, and prepares daily balancing reports.
• Prepares and processes late fee and Repeat Course fee petitions, presents them to the Fee Appeals Committee and notifies students of the committee's decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience oran equivalent combination of education and experiencepursuant toFla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education environment with exposure to student services or administrative operations.
• Proficiency in using common business software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar programs) to enter, review, or manage information.
• Proven ability to communicate policies, procedures, or complex information clearly and professionally, including through public presentations or group discussions.
• Experience processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, or reviewing payment activity for accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer service in a fast-paced or high-volume environment.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $15.66. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

All applicants mustbe authorized towork for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation,you'llplay an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.You'llbe met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow,you'llwork alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills,andyou'llhave countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefitpackages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Educationassistance
• And more...For more benefits information, view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Financial and Accounting - Budget - Operations

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$15.66 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

09-03-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran's Preference

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

For general application or posting questions, please email [e-mail].

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