Eckerd College Looking for Director of Student Accounts/Bursar Full Time

Director of Student Accounts/Bursar

Eckerd College, in partnership with the national search firm, Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations
for the position of Director of Student Accounts/Bursar. The Director of Student Accounts/Bursar is responsible for the
planning, direction, and implementation of all activities related to student accounts. This includes overseeing billing, collections, and
cashier services for the College, troubleshooting issues, resolving customer service matters, and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of
cash management. Additionally, the Director plays a vital role in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, while
providing comprehensive leadership, vision, direction, and guidance. The Director works to ensure the attainment of critical business
objectives, exceptional customer service, streamlined processes, optimal staff performance, and financial and regulatory compliance, all
executed in a professional and courteous manner. Eckerd College seeks an experienced professional to serve in this important role.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the daily operations and staffing of the Student Accounts office.
• Ensures the accurate and timely billing of all student charges, collection of current and delinquent receivables, and accurate posting
  of payments.
• Assists students and their families with inquiries related to their accounts and payments.
• Coordinates
  billing activities with the Registrar, Financial Aid, Admission, Housing, Dining Services and Global Education.
• Develops, monitors,
  and evaluates cashiering procedures.
• Supervises on-line cashiering and record-keeping functions to collect student and non-student
  fees, fines, and miscellaneous transactions. Maintains daily transaction reports and deposit logs.
• Oversees disbursement of
  federal, private and institutional financial aid and ensures compliance with related college, state, and federal policies and
  regulations.
• Hires, trains, and mentors employees on the Student Accounts team to ensure efficient and professional interactions
  with students, families, faculty and staff.
• Ensures compliance with College, State and Federal regulations including compliance
  with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) in safeguarding sensitive cardholder data and compliance with the GLBA
  (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) in safeguarding sensitive data.
• Generates, reviews, and files annual 1098-T Tuition Statements with the
  IRS.
• Develops and documents procedures and policies in the cashiering and student billing functions.
• Supervises the Mail
  Services department.
• Administers the Health Insurance Waiver process and billing to insurance provider.
• Assists with
  monthly close and annual audit. Calculates allowances for bad debt for student receivables and loan receivables.
• Reviews delinquent
  balances to determine uncollectible receivables for write-off.
• Manages and ensures completion of various monthly and annual
  reconciliations related to AR.
• Manages and keeps secure the college’s petty cash funds and oversees cash management of
  federal financial aid.
• Manages the draw-down of federal funds from the G-5 (federal grant management system) as expenses are made
  and reconciles the federal disbarment and draw down.

Qualifications:

• 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 to provide excellent customer service with professional, helpful, and positive demeanor.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to
  prioritize, organize, delegate, and complete assigned duties and responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of generally
  accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable Federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of and skills in
  Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
• Excellent skills in analytical problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to handle and
  process confidential and sensitive student financial information with discretion.

About the
Institution:

Eckerd Collegesits on
the southern tip of a peninsula surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, offering a waterfront campus with a white-sand beach to call
its own.

Founded as Florida Presbyterian College in 1960 with 155 first-year students and 22 faculty, the College has grown steadily
over the years and became Eckerd College in 1972. The heart of Eckerd is a relationship-focused community, with a focus on creative,
innovative curricula in the liberal arts tradition, a strong emphasis on small classes, and world-class faculty who know and care about the
success of every student.

The mission of Eckerd College is to provide excellent, innovative undergraduate liberal arts education and
lifelong learning programs in the unique Florida environment, within the context of a covenant relationship with the Presbyterian Church
(USA).

About the Community:

St. Petersburg, FL, known
as the “Sunshine City,” boasts a vibrant arts scene, stunning beaches, and a welcoming community. The city is renowned for its world-class
museums, like the Salvador Dali Museum, showcasing incredible art. Picture-perfect beaches along the Gulf Coast offer endless relaxation and
water activities. The gleaming new 26-acre St. Pete Pier combines the peaceful blue waters of Tampa Bay with the vibrant greenery of
downtown St. Petersburg’s parks, creating the ultimate place to stroll, bike, dine, drink, shop, swim, take in a concert, and more.
When it comes to food, St. Pete is a paradise. From fresh seafood restaurants to top-rated trendy eateries and local markets, the culinary
scene is diverse and delicious. The city’s charm, cultural richness, and culinary delights make everyday life here a true joy.

Application and Nomination Process:

All correspondence relating to the position of Director of
Student Accounts/Bursar at Eckerd College should be directed in confidence to the College’s executive search
consultant:

Mr. Adam W. Barrett, Associate Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

[email protected]

A complete
application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;

2.
Updated CV;

3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct
phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by
February 12, 2024 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Eckerd College will not discriminate in employment, including hiring and all other conditions of employment, on the basis of race,
color, creed, national origin, sex, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification
protected by local, state, or federal law. Eckerd College operates within the regulation of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title III of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; and the requirements of any other local, state, and federal laws prohibiting
discrimination.

Inquiries concerning the application of this policy may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator at Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue
South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33711, or by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 727.864.7810.