Mid America Christian University (Macu) Oklahoma City , OK 73113
Posted 4 days ago
Job Title: Finance Advocate (CAGS)
Division/Department: Business Office
Reports to: Bursar
Location: Main Campus
Position Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours worked Per Week: Approximately 40
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for planning, processing and overseeing student account activities, while also promoting student success and retention through various initiatives within the Bursar Office by means of the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide excellent and considerate customer service via in-person, telephone, and email communication with students and other staff and faculty
Communicate about and follow up on student accounts in an effective and timely manner
Resolve account discrepancies by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students and other faculty and staff
Complete help desk tickets as assigned
Resolve student billing discrepancies and reconcile student accounts for billing accuracy
Coordinate with the Financial Aid Office on any overage amounts that may need to be returned due to student drops or withdrawals
Coordinate with the Financial Aid Office and other faculty for student aid/balances each semester/term
Collaborate with the Enrollment Department to verify that students have adequate financial resources to cover their tuition and fees prior to enrollment.
Process and maintain overage reports for each disbursement batch for accounting purposes
Maintain balances on student accounts for payment plans and collections for all inactive students with 0-30 day activity
Understand, process, and assist current & new students with payment plans as needed
Review Payment Plan reports weekly for accuracy and missed payments
Process payments related to student accounts
Maintain a weekly subsidiary control list to ensure students are in the correct subsidiary
Maintain accurate records of communications with students
Obtain and email tuition invoices to students and student's employers
Review and maintain financial aid return amounts on student accounts creating a credit, and contacting for payment, if needed.
Research student's questions or concerns
Accurately file student information as needed
Text, call, and/or e-mail correspondence to students, as needed, in order to update accounts
Create and update policy and procedure manual
Participate in team planning meetings
Contribute to and meet department goals and activity metrics, including OKR goals
Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Bursar's Office
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be able to thrive in a data-oriented, analytical, and accountable environment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Jenzabar, information software, and Microsoft Office & G-Suite.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing these job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Mid America Christian University (Macu)