Bursar Information Systems Manager
The Bursar Information Systems Manager is a valued professional member of the Bursar’s team as the primary contact for all technical functions in the Bursar’s Office, and will direct and manage the use of technology to support and enhance business functions in the office. The Bursar Information Systems Manager will also: ensure integrity and smooth daily operation of the billing, receivable and cash management systems; work closely with colleagues in the University setting to recommend and review system enhancements; provide application and technical support for the billing, receivable, cash management and teller systems; maintain fee rules; resolve issues as they arise and audit for accuracy; provide requested query data by utilizing appropriate tools (Crystal Reports, etc.); prepare and interpret reports, and analyzes data output; identify, communicate and document technical issues as they arise;, and assist in resolving issues; for accounting, train members of the Bursar’s Office in the use of software applications, including Banner; support the Bursar’s Office in their technical needs as they relate to student billing and receivables and reporting requirements; provide status updates to Bursar as well as appropriate campus constituents; work closely with all appropriate campus academic and administrative staff and university system groups; and perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in financial aid disbursement, accounts receivable, banking and/or collections.
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Experience in Information Technology
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of management and support personnel.
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Ability to work independently in an assigned area of responsibility with little direct supervision and cooperation with administrators and related functions.
Ability to meet and serve students, staff and faculty tactfully and effectively, and maintain effective working relations with other employees.
Physical Demands:
May spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. May occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. May spend long hours standing during payment deadlines and/or registration periods.
Required Documents to Attach
MUST ATTACH A RESUME AND REFERENCES.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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Maintain, verify and oversee accounts receivable documentation to ensure validity, accuracy and due diligence.
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Serve as back-up for the frontline staff when needed
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Perform the daily reconciliation of Banner AR accounts to the PeopleSoft financial system.
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Maintains and oversees payment records for all Study Abroad programs and works closely with that department.
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Enters all journal entries for Business Services.
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Record monthly accounting entries to reserve and write-off bad debt.
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Communicate with debtors and forward the delinquent accounts for final collection efforts.
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Prepares and follows up on student account billings, contract billings, and other institutional account receivables.
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Coordinate and manage third party contracts and billings.
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Perform monthly and yearly aging reports.
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Maintains and prepares the monthly Grant Billing and Reconciliation process.
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Prepares comprehensive aging of accounts receivable.
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Assist in the preparation of the annual financial report and other related reports as required to other state agencies and federal departments as appropriate.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
About Us
Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.
The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We’ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.