Associate Director of Student Financial Services and Operations
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Feb 9, 2021
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Job Details
Position Title
Associate Director of Student Financial Services and Operations
Additional Information
The Associate Director of Student Financial Services and Operations will oversee the day to day operations of cash collections and the tax intercept program, using excellent customer service skills to help students maintain good financial standing that will allow them to continue their educational pursuits.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Oversee daily operations of the Student Financial Services Office; provide supervision of office personnel in a professional manner.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
At least five years of customer service experience in a financial institution or university setting. Experience with conflict resolution in a workplace setting; supervisory experience.
Minimum Other
Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service; skilled in effectively managing confrontational situations; must possess excellent communication skills; proficient in Excel.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance.
Preferred Experience
University or financial institution experience with at least three years supervisory experience.
Preferred Other
Ellucian (Banner) ERP system experience, CASHNet, Argos and other report writing skills. Proficient in Access.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Accounts Receivable Representatives and PT Accounts Receivable Representatives.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department
Bursar & Loan Administration:133030
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
CBS@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
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1
Job Duty
Provide supervision of personnel in a professional manner which includes: interviewing and selection, training, coaching, empowering staff, assigning workload, cross-training, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary action, etc.
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2
Job Duty
Supervise the daily cash operation of Student Financial Services with special attention to improving efficiency and customer service.
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3
Job Duty
Provide information to students, parents, and others regarding regulations relating to student tuition, deferment plan, refunds, penalties, delinquencies, etc. by phone, in-person, and email.
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4
Job Duty
Routinely resolve conflicts with internal and external customers; utilize professional and effective communication skills.
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5
Job Duty
Oversee the collection of delinquent accounts through regular monitoring of account activity by the Accounts Receivable Representatives; scrutinize process for ongoing improvements.
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6
Job Duty
Oversee Third Party Billing (3PB) with accuracy and timeliness. Ensure application of the 3PB payments to specific accounts and timely follow up to collect payment. Reverse sponsor credit on student account for non-payment by sponsor and issue registration hold at semester end when necessary.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Oversee External Billing from departments campus wide. Ensure departments have reporting tools for account follow up on their receivables.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Oversee billing of Field Study process including: making adjustments, applying credits, tracking contracts and deposits, providing information to department, parents, and students. Assess for improvements to the process.
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9
Job Duty
Oversee routine ongoing processing within the office including: processing of dishonored payments, weekly processing of refunds on student accounts, responding to the BURSAR inbox, scanning/indexing/retrieval of documents.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Empower staff to make sound decisions while enforcing policies and processing, exhibit flexibility and excellent customer service, knowing when an exception may be appropriate or when a manual removal of a hold is required.
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11
Job Duty
Oversee daily balancing of deposits; audit revolving fund in the safe to verify actual cash on hand and overall security of the area.
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12
Job Duty
Oversee the Tax Intercept Process.
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13
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202100679P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
03/15/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
02/09/2021
Applications Accepted Through Date
03/01/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Accept online applications
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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