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Director of Student Accounts
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Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL (In Person)
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Director of Student Accounts Eckerd College invites applications and nominations for the position of Director ofStudent Accounts. This is an opportunity for a highly strategic, results-driven leader to join a community-minded, liberal arts institution.
The Director of Student Accounts will be responsible for all aspects of student billing and will require the ability to facilitate processesand interactions across multiple divisions of the College and to promote a student-centered, service-oriented atmosphere. Founded asFlorida Presbyterian College in 1958 and renamed in 1972, Eckerd College has grown steadily over the years, while retaining its focus oncreative, innovative curricula rooted in the liberal arts tradition with a strong emphasis on small classes and world-class faculty who knowand care about the success of every student. Eckerd is a private, liberal arts institution accredited by the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, about 1,800 studentsstudy, work and play together on campus every day. The average class size is 19 students with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. TheDirector of Student Accounts provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for student billing, accounts receivable, cashiering,and related student financial services functions for Eckerd College. Reporting to the Vice President of Business and Finance, this positionplays a critical role in supporting the College's enrollment, reenrollment, retention, and student success goals through accurate,compliant, and student-centered administration of student account processes. The Director leads the Student Accounts team andcollaborates closely with Financial Aid, the Registrar's Office, Finance, Admissions, and other campus partners to ensure a seamless,efficient, and well-coordinated enrollment services experience. This role is responsible for strengthening service delivery, improvingoperational workflows, identifying opportunities for automation, and supporting the thoughtful use of technology to enhance student servicesand administrative processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required plus five (5) years ofapplicable experience preferably in higher education or non-profit. Ability to plan, manage, and direct the work of others. Ability to establish departmental goals and objectives and measure the department's success toward achievement. Ability toprovide excellent customer service with professional, helpful, and positive demeanor Exceptional oral and written communicationskills in order to effectively interact with a diverse campus community Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate, and completeassigned duties and responsibilities to meet deadlines Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicableFederal and state regulations and guidelines Knowledge of and skills in Microsoft Office and G-Suite Excellent skills inanalytical problem-solving and decision-making Ability to handle and process confidential and sensitive student financialinformation with discretion Additional information about Eckerd College and this opportunity can be found in the leadership profile.
The Director of Student Accounts will be responsible for all aspects of student billing and will require the ability to facilitate processesand interactions across multiple divisions of the College and to promote a student-centered, service-oriented atmosphere. Founded asFlorida Presbyterian College in 1958 and renamed in 1972, Eckerd College has grown steadily over the years, while retaining its focus oncreative, innovative curricula rooted in the liberal arts tradition with a strong emphasis on small classes and world-class faculty who knowand care about the success of every student. Eckerd is a private, liberal arts institution accredited by the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, about 1,800 studentsstudy, work and play together on campus every day. The average class size is 19 students with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. TheDirector of Student Accounts provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for student billing, accounts receivable, cashiering,and related student financial services functions for Eckerd College. Reporting to the Vice President of Business and Finance, this positionplays a critical role in supporting the College's enrollment, reenrollment, retention, and student success goals through accurate,compliant, and student-centered administration of student account processes. The Director leads the Student Accounts team andcollaborates closely with Financial Aid, the Registrar's Office, Finance, Admissions, and other campus partners to ensure a seamless,efficient, and well-coordinated enrollment services experience. This role is responsible for strengthening service delivery, improvingoperational workflows, identifying opportunities for automation, and supporting the thoughtful use of technology to enhance student servicesand administrative processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required plus five (5) years ofapplicable experience preferably in higher education or non-profit. Ability to plan, manage, and direct the work of others. Ability to establish departmental goals and objectives and measure the department's success toward achievement. Ability toprovide excellent customer service with professional, helpful, and positive demeanor Exceptional oral and written communicationskills in order to effectively interact with a diverse campus community Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate, and completeassigned duties and responsibilities to meet deadlines Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicableFederal and state regulations and guidelines Knowledge of and skills in Microsoft Office and G-Suite Excellent skills inanalytical problem-solving and decision-making Ability to handle and process confidential and sensitive student financialinformation with discretion Additional information about Eckerd College and this opportunity can be found in the leadership profile.