Student Accounts & Financial Compliance Leader

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Bursar to lead Student Account Services, overseeing billing, payments, refunds, collections, and financial aid postings while ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

The role collaborates with Finance, Registrar, and other departments to support high-quality student service and compliance with federal and state regulations; it also directs work, monitors performance, and develops staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, accounting or related field.
• Seven years of accounting and managerial experience, including staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily student account operations, including billing, payments, refunds, and reconciliations.
• Resolves student and borrower questions related to charges, billing, payment arrangements, refunds, and account balances.
• Maintains accurate student billing, including charge adjustments, billing communications, and third-party billing.
• Collaborates with Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Affairs, Treasury, Accounts Payable, and other departments to support student account activities.
• Reviews monthly financial records, completes reconciliations, and supports fiscal year-end close activities.
• Coordinates with student loan servicers and collection agencies to ensure accurate records and appropriate borrower service.
• Monitors internal controls and departmental processes and recommends improvements to strengthen accuracy and compliance.
• Prepares required financial and regulatory reports, including federal loan reporting and 1098‑T tuition statements.
• Maintains tuition and fee schedules, billing tables, and student billing system updates. Serves as the subject matter expert for student billing and collections systems and provides support to Finance leadership and special projects.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

SAP (S4/HANA)

CAMS

Jenzabar One

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Bursar to lead Student Account Services, overseeing billing, payments, refunds, collections, and financial aid postings while ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

The role collaborates with Finance, Registrar, and other departments to support high-quality student service and compliance with federal and state regulations; it also directs work, monitors performance, and develops staff.