Assistant Director #11789 - Student Accounts

Assistant Director #11789
Student Accounts

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**Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more.

DSC is consistently ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The online Nursing and Engineering Technology degrees are ranked as the No. 1 most affordable programs of their kind, Study.com lists DSC as one of Florida’s Top Online Colleges and Schools, covering all accredited universities and colleges in the state, and our Elementary Education Teacher Prep Program was recently ranked among the best in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center has ranked DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with tuition that is less than half the national average. And for three years in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans. DSC is a student-centered institution committed to open access, excellence in teaching and learning, and, foremost, student success. The College offers a full range of social and cultural activities that include our internationally recognized Southeast Museum of Photography, a state-of-the-art fitness and aquatic facility, an athletic program with 10 varsity sports, and a performing arts center that hosts theatrical, musical and dance productions throughout the year. Admission to most of these events is free for DSC employees.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as an Assistant Director.

Required Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. A minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in a Bursar or Student Accounts setting is required. A minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory capacity is also required. Experience with Cash Management/Student Billing or Accounting related field preferred. Customer Service and Operational Management are essential to this position.

Working Hours: Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime and weekend hours are required during peak registration periods.

Salary: The starting salary is $40,000.00.

Posted Date: 3/8/2022* Closing Date: * Open until filled
Application review will begin on 3/22/2022
Rewards package, features:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists students, parents, office staff, and other student services departments with advanced research and analysis of student accounts and makes decisions to resolve complex student account problems or discrepancies.
• Oversees student refund process including verifying accuracy of cash, credit card, and financial aid refunds and coordinating eligibility and processing with Financial Aid, Accounts Payable, and Finance. Prepares summary reports and supporting documentation for accounting reconciliation purposes.
• Supervises staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling and disciplining. Implements and enforces policies and procedures, departmental guidelines, and internal controls for area of responsibility; and interprets same for staff as needed.
• Oversees enrollment cancellation and the nightly student billing processes and initiates and runs additional processes as needed; coordinates with and assists IT to resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Audits and reviews the daily reconciliations for all cashiers, including regional campuses.
• Performs routine office tasks such as answering phones, typing correspondence, filing, copying, faxing, emailing, preparing copy center requisitions and direct pay requests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful applicant must have knowledge of basic accounting methods and practices, of record keeping and billing procedures/methods; knowledge of PeopleSoft software, computerized files and appropriate computer applications. This individual requires excellent problem resolution, technical, organizational, interpersonal, communication and project management skills. They must have the ability to coordinate with other offices/departments, to provide good customer relations, to problem solve, to plan and implement effective management structure. Must be proficient in ability to articulate and document on matters including billings, receivables, reconciliations, and matters related to area of responsibility.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload his/her cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at telephone 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

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Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and assures equal opportunity in employment and education services to all individuals without regard to age, ancestry, belief, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site http://www.daytonastate.edu/hr/equalaccess.html or contact Lonnie Thompson, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Title IX at 386-506-3973 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.

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Job Type: Full-time