University Bursar: Lead Student Financial Services

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Holidays

Insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Professional development

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is seeking a University Bursar to serve as the chief student financial services officer, providing strategic leadership across campuses and overseeing student billing, tuition/fee assessment, accounts receivable, and loan administration.

This role directs multi-campus operations, drives process improvement, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with Enrollment, IT, Finance, and Housing to modernize systems while advancing student success and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with six years of progressively responsible experience, including three years of managerial experience.
• Experience leading student financial services or bursar operations.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise student information systems and financial management systems.
• Experience interpreting federal/state regulations and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student billing, tuition/fee assessment, accounts receivable, and student loan administration across campuses.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for student financial operations with a focus on compliance and internal controls.
• Lead multi-campus operations and collaborate with Enrollment, IT, Finance, Housing, and other units to modernize processes.
• Drive organizational change, process redesign, and technology modernization to improve student experience and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-campus collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree substitution allowed

Tools

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

Workday Student

Banner

Colleague

Ellucian

TouchNet

Flywire

Transact

Nelnet

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is seeking a University Bursar to serve as the chief student financial services officer, providing strategic leadership across campuses and overseeing student billing, tuition/fee assessment, accounts receivable, and loan administration.

This role directs multi-campus operations, drives process improvement, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with Enrollment, IT, Finance, and Housing to modernize systems while advancing student success and