Director of Student Accounts, Bursar   HV-NTP-9849

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Department: Comptroller’s Office

Director of Student Accounts, Bursar  
HV-NTP-9849

To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

The Director of Student Accounts/Bursar oversees the overall operations of student financial services, billing, receivables, and cashiering functions of the college in the Bursar/Cashier’s Office.  Provides direction and leadership in financial management, fiscal policies, and internal controls related to the Bursar’s function.  Represents the college to various internal departments as well as external agencies such as governmental agencies, vendors, students and parents.  

The Director of Student Accounts/Bursar reports to the Comptroller and/or their designee and performs the following duties: 

•    Manage all operations of the Cashier’s Office, including billing, payment and cash management for Hudson Valley Community College and the Educational Opportunity Center.
•    Supervise the Associate Bursar, Assistant Bursar and other staff that handle cashier-related tasks.
•    Responsible for financial aid disbursement process and ensure all student refunds are issued within a timely manner.
•    Responsible for responding to student inquiries related to financial aid disbursements.
•    Manage the collection process for delinquent student accounts. 
•    Coordinate and work collaboratively with Financial Aid and Enrollment Services to minimize barriers to the enrollment process and ensure accurate information on enrolled students for billing purposes.
•    Ensure clear communications to students regarding billing.
•    Direct and manage third party billing and payments.
•    Create, maintain and update Banner set up and rules for billing and accounts receivable.
•    Test new Banner and SICAS releases and troubleshoot Banner problems related to processing and/or reporting.
•    Work collaboratively with programmers to address unmet programming needs and test new programming initiatives.
•    Evaluate policies and procedures necessary for the effective management of student accounts receivable.
•    Ensure compliance with college, state and federal regulations concerning student records.
•    Ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including, billings, cash receipts, loan service management, reporting, and reconciliations.
•    Reconcile and maintain all miscellaneous accounts receivables.
•    Responsible for tax forms and reporting related to student accounts, including 1098T Tuition.
•    Prepare reports and analyses as requested by the Comptroller and others related to student accounts and receivables.
•    Work with external professionals such as auditors, consultants, attorneys and collection agencies and governmental entities.
•    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required:
•    Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university; and 5 years of applicable work experience.
•    Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
•    Strong technical/computer skills.  Ability to learn new computer software programs.
•    Effective written and oral commun