Assistant Bursar

Title: Assistant Bursar State Role Title: Financial Services Manager II Hiring Range: $75,000 - $95,000 Pay Band: 6 Agency: Virginia State University Location: Virginia State University Agency Website: www.
vsu.
edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties It is the mission of the Bursar's Office to serve as a trusted and integral financial resource for our students, faculty, and staff.
We are dedicated to providing efficient, transparent, and student-centered financial services, ensuring seamless management of tuition fees and other financial transactions.
Our primary objective is to support student success by offering personalized financial counseling and guidance, empowering students to make informed decisions about their educational finances.
We strive to foster a campus community that values financial responsibility, promoting financial literacy initiatives to equip students with essential money management skills.
The key focus of the University Assistant Bursar position involves overseeing the Student Accounts and Cashiering divisions.
The primary aim is to ensure precise and effective management of student accounts and university-wide cashiering operations.
This role is dedicated to streamlining billing and refunding processes, ensuring prompt payment collection, and fostering transparent financial transactions for students and their families.
By adhering to regulations and implementing optimal procedures, the Assistant Bursar works to uphold the university's financial integrity and enhance the student experience.
Additionally, this role plays a vital part in delivering exceptional customer service, supporting financial literacy programs, and collaborating with university departments to establish a financially responsible and inclusive campus community.
Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or a combination of related education and experience • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of fiscal policies and procedures related to the administration of Student Account Receivables and Financial Aid programs • Profound understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); • Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to student accounts and cashiering, including FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and other relevant financial regulations; • Proficient in managing student financial accounts, including billing, invoicing, refunding and payment processing, reconciliation, reporting • Commitment to promoting financial literacy among students, helping them understand their accounts, payment options, and the importance of responsible financial planning; • Mangement Experience- motivating, training, performance management • Strong analytical skills to review financial data, identify discrepancies, and reconcile accounts; • Experience interpreting, developing, applying, and implementing complex fiscal policies and procedures and experience in gathering, analyzing, and reporting complex financial data; • Ability to adapt to changing regulations, technology updates, and evolving student needs to maintain efficient and effective student account management and cashiering services; • Knowledge of, and skills in computer use, with a thorough understanding and ability to use Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and Power Point; Additional Considerations • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CPA candidate or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification preferred; • Preferred experience in higher education setting • Cardinal and Banner experience preferred Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status.
VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp).
Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted.
The application must be detailed and fully completed.
All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section.
Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information.
Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.
v to the online application.
Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting.
The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.
vadars.
org/drs/cpid/PWContact.
aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Contact Information Name: Angela Roberts Phone: 804-524-3745 Email: aroberts@vsu.
edu In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
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