Assistant Director - University Revenues and Receivables

Position Overview

This role is responsible for the billing, recording, and collection of all university tuition and fees for student accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting through the Student Financial System (PowerCampus). The position provides leadership, training, and guidance to the Student Accounts Office staff to deliver excellent customer service to students, parents, and internal/external stakeholders. It ensures compliance with governmental and external loan agency guidelines, overseeing disbursements and refund processes per US Department of Education standards. Working under the Executive Director, the incumbent collaborates with senior financial leadership while directly supervising key staff and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (with an initial probationary period conducted on campus).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger reconciliations by preparing, analyzing, and processing corrective entries to ensure monthly transactions are accurately reported and compliant.
• Manage system maintenance and support, including updates to the Student Accounts website, PowerCampus code tables, and data integrations between university systems.
• Supervise Student Accounts staff, specifically the Student Loan Coordinator and Business Office Specialist, ensuring effective operations and service delivery.
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the Student Accounts Office, including oversight of the student loan portfolio, bank deposits, and billing, refunds, and payment processes.
• Perform other assigned duties, adapting independently to evolving regulatory and operational demands.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field preferred, or 6+ years of directly related experience.
• Minimum three years of general ledger accounting and reconciliation experience.
• Proficient understanding of accounting principles and financial systems, including US GAAP.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong analytical, communication, and problem-resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in a university student services role.
• Familiarity with Student Financial Systems (PowerCampus) and related billing/cash receipt accounting systems.
• Experience in leading teams and managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $88,137 ~ $99,630 per year (exempt)
• Eligibility for a hybrid work schedule (with the initial training period conducted on campus).
• Opportunity to be involved in high-level financial management and operational improvements.
• Dynamic environment that values independent thought, leadership, and professional growth.