Student Accounts Leader – Billing, Aid & Compliance

Ursinus College; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ursinus College invites applications for the Bursar role responsible for maintaining accurate student tuition and fee accounts and overseeing billing and receipt processes. The Bursar will supervise staff, counsel students on payment options, and ensure compliance with Title IV regulations and IRS reporting.

The position collaborates with Information Technology to improve reporting, PCI compliance, and vendor integrations, while managing the department’s budget and delivering excellent customer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of manager level student accounts experience in a college/university setting, preferably director level.
• Thorough knowledge of Title IV regulations and commitment to financial aid to help enroll and retain a diverse student body.
• Expertise with an SIS/CRM system is essential to the position.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting, including mastery of Excel.
• Collaborative and transparent approach to problem-solving.
• Desire to join and foster a dynamic, transformative campus culture.
• Demonstrates commitment to diversity in the workplace and in the student population.
• Excellent quantitative analytic skills, writing and communication skills, demonstrated organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to perform with a high degree of diplomacy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the accuracy of student tuition and fee accounts and oversees the billing and receipt process to ensure timely and accurate billing statements for students.
• Ensures that all College funds are properly deposited and reconciles General Ledger accounts.
• Maintains policies and procedures related to Bursar’s Office and receivables.
• Supervise and lead the staff in the Bursar’s Office and ensure excellent customer service.
• Counsels students and families regarding payment options and dispute resolution.
• Coordinates with IT on reporting, PCI Compliance, 1098T tax reporting, and vendor integration.
• Processes 1098T statements and uploads to IRS.
• Maintains departmental budget and seeks cost-reduction opportunities while preserving service.

Skills

Student accounts management

Title IV compliance

SIS/CRM systems

Excel mastery

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Tools

SIS/CRM systems

Excel

Job description

Ursinus College invites applications for the Bursar role responsible for maintaining accurate student tuition and fee accounts and overseeing billing and receipt processes. The Bursar will supervise staff, counsel students on payment options, and ensure compliance with Title IV regulations and IRS reporting.

The position collaborates with Information Technology to improve reporting, PCI compliance, and vendor integrations, while managing the department’s budget and delivering excellent customer