Assistant Bursar

STARTING RATE

- $45,000.00 SUMMARY The Assistant Bursar supports financial operations, including accounting, fiscal reporting, audits, and student account maintenance. Key duties involve managing cash inflows, chargeback billings, student aid distribution, and daily cash balances. This role also oversees day-to-day bookstore operations and serves as the primary contact for billing and customer service. Reporting to the Bursar, this twelve-month Coalition position performs additional tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

An associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is required, along with at least two years of experience in accounting, financial operations, or a similar role, preferably in a higher education or business office setting. Candidates should have knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and audit processes, as well as strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in financial management systems, spreadsheets, and related software is essential, along with effective communication and collaboration abilities for working with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. A commitment to confidentiality and high ethical standards is also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in accounting and fiscal reporting of all financial transactions. 2. Assists in the coordination of the work performed with student services. 3. Assists with chargeback billings for out-of-county funding. 4. Assists with cash inflows and maintenance of student accounts, relating to tuition, financial aid, and work study programs. 5. Assists with distribution of Student Aid Awards (loans, TAP, PELL, etc.) 6. Assists in accounting and fiscal reporting of all state and federal financial aid 7. Assists in maintaining and reporting daily cash balances 8. Assists in the completion of all audits. 9. Performs other duties related to the Bursar's Office. 10. Facilitates the day-to-day operations of the bookstore and serves as a point of contact for billing and customer service issues between the College and the bookstore. 11. Responsible for depositing cash and checks daily. 12. Assists in training work study students and/or PT/Temp employees assigned to the office 13. Responsible for taking student, retiree health, etc., payments in person and via phone. 14. Other duties as assigned. 15. Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the position. Clinton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, military status or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era or other statuses protected by state and federal law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants who require reasonable accommodations during the employment process should notify Human Resources as necessary.