SUNY BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Job Description Summary
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Job Title |
Salary Schedule |
Grade |
Effective Date |
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Bursar |
Guild |
7 |
Continuing |
I. NARRATIVE
The Bursar reports to the Controller and manages the activities of the Student Accounts Office. He/She is responsible for the student and non-student billing and receiving in the Banner system. He/She is responsible for interfacing from Banner Student to Banner Finance and Banner Financial Aid. He/She is further responsible for the receipt and required maintenance of all college funds.
II. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Manages and coordinates all student and non-student business functions and procedures with professional counterparts in key college processing offices and outside agencies.
B. Ensures that all College funds including student payments, government checks/drafts, receipts from financial institutions and all other sources are properly accounted for and deposited into the prescribed college bank account in a timely manner. Reconciles all General Ledger Accounts assigned to the Student Accounts Office. Accounts for all college Imprest Funds as well as custodial accounts and third party billings and collections.
C. Provides procedures and internal controls to ensure that staff members comply with all policies, procedures and practices currently in effect at the College. This includes financial aid disbursement, and New York State/County residency affirmation.
D. Manages specialized populations requiring separate processes from the standard student procedures. Ensures accurate reporting on receipt and expenditures of funds as necessary. Coordinates programs and agreements that SUNY Broome has with other institutions or organizations. Process, collect, reconcile, report and remit as required to the appropriate department, institution or organization.
E. Counsels and advises students regarding the tuition and fee payment process and options available to discharge the obligation including but not limited to payment plans, student loans or in extenuating circumstances, personal payment arrangements with the College. Provides assistance with customer service, parent/student interactions and dispute resolution.
F. Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Student Accounts office. Monitors and supervises the office staff and their productivity. Provides training and supports staff development.
G. Keeps informed of updates/patches regarding Banner. Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to the Student side of the system. Build and test tuition and fee assessment for each semester. Coordinates with Information Technology as it relates to SIRIS/SRDS reporting, PCI Compliance, 1098T tax reporting, and third party vendor integration.
H. Ensures accurate and timely billing, receipt and reconciliation of county chargebacks for all non-Broome County students.
I. Participates in workshops and conferences in order to remain updated on regulations that pertain to funding of student financial aid and loan programs.
J. Serves on committees as necessary.
K. Performs other job related duties as requested by the Controller.
III. REQUIRED SKILLS
A. Attention to detail.
B. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with the diverse college community and external contacts.
C. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
D. Ability to gain knowledge of federal and state regulations concerning student accounts procedures and guidelines.
E. Ability to generate activity reports from the College database and computer resources for the Student Accounts area in order to respond to internal and external requests for information. Knowledge and proficiency in using mainframe and personal computing software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Banner, and accounting related software
F. Ability to generate activity reports from the college database and computer resources for the Student Accounts area in order to respond to internal and external requests for information.
G. Ability to manage (plan, budget, staff, evaluate) the Student Accounts function.
IV. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or a related field required.
V. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a business office, preferably in a community college or higher education setting and two (2) to three (3) years supervisory experience required.
VI. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Office work environment. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the College community and with representatives from outside agencies. Must be able to operate computer terminals.
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02/20/97 – Approved by Personnel Committee and
Board of Trustees
06/24/97 – Approved by SUNY Chancellor
05/12/16 – Review and update/lss
05/26/16 – Approved by Board of Trustees