Supervisor, Bursar

The Supervisor, Bursar plays a pivotal role in managing the financial affairs of the institution, ensuring efficient handling of funds, adherence to financial policies, and compliance with regulations. This position involves supervising staff, managing budgets, overseeing student accounts, and collaborating with various departments to maintain financial integrity.  

• Supervise the billing and collection process for student accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial aid, disbursements, charges, credits, payments, and refunds, 

• Lead and manage a team of staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations 

• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer service within the function 

• Address inquiries and resolve issues related to student billing, tuition fees, and payment plans. 

• Coordinates Bursar Programs operations with other College areas, including Learner Funding Advising, Registrar, Learner Support Services, and Business office 

• Researches, analyzes, develops, and recommends departmental processes and procedures to increase and improve operational efficiency and to ensure proper controls and regulatory compliance 

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy 

• Maintain knowledge on relevant financial regulations, policies, and compliance requirements 

• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the College. 

• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise 

• 5+ years experience working in bursar or financial aid with a knowledge of higher education student funding 

• 2+ years experience in a supervisory role 

• Highschool diploma or general equivalent required, Associate degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred  

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and university financial policies and procedures. 

• Demonstrated skill in budget preparation, fiscal management, cash management principles, systems, procedures, and standards. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, accounts receivable principles, methodology, and practices. 

• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. 

• Knowledge of software to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, impacts, and/or projections. 

• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and administer complex recordkeeping systems and procedures.