Student Finance Coordinator

Performs financial and administrative tasks related to the day-to-day operations of billing and collections. Acts as an advisor to students and families in regards to financial planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise students and families with financial planning throughout the year as needed.

• Oversee student refunds, which may include (but not limited too) refund entry and responding to refund questions.

• Review/analyze monthly student accounts receivable statements to check for billing and other errors.

• Oversees the allocation and disbursement of student deposits.

• Processes student withdrawals for SFS.

• Serves as liaison to billing service and collection agencies.

• Responsible for collection and follow-up of all accounts assigned prior to, during, or after graduation or withdrawal from the university.

• Process 1098-T forms for all students on an annual basis.

• Balance and reconcile general ledger collection and bad debt accounts.

• Serve as liaison to our Lee Online during times of registration.

• Generate, review, analyze, reconcile, and process reports and accounts related to student accounts receivable.

• Complete other projects and functions as assigned by the Director.

QUALIFICATONS

• Manage time well and be able to succeed under pressure.

• Have excellent organizational, management, and communications skills.

• Have the ability and willingness to work above and beyond hours as needed.

• Manifest a positive attitude, high energy level, and enthusiasm for working within a team structure.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable (higher education experience preferred)

• Knowledge of FERPA and federal cash management regulations

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all student information

• Knowledge of Excel in order to build and illustrate financial reports, comparisons, and/or projections

Please send resumes to

Kevin Dixon

Director of Student Financial Services

Lee University

P. O. Box 3450

Cleveland, TN 37320-3450

kdixon@leeuniversity.edu