What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Accounts Assistant/Cashier position at LeTourneau University?
Office hours are primarily weekdays, but responsibilities may occasionally require additional hours and flexibility that can include evenings and weekends.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of one so classified.
- Answers main phone line for the department and triages incoming emails
- Prepares journal entries as necessary to update student accounts with changes and to correct errors
- Coordinates purchases of office supplies for the department and serves as point for work order requests
- Assist students with general account information
- Prepares and runs daily and weekly reports for distribution to the department
- Works closely with Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid staff to keep informed of changing policies and procedures and to coordinate on issues that carry across functions
- Assists with various projects as needed
- Record/post all monetary transactions, including payments by cash, credit card or check
- Post receipts to the general ledger for all University Departments
- Count and/or verify funds received from the bank and balance applicable cash funds daily
- Prepare bank deposits and order cash to replenish cash drawers
- Scan checks and receipts daily archive per department policies
- Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of funds with the University Police Department
- Maintain petty cash and the applicable reimbursement receipts
- Communicate with students that Loan checks are ready for signatures
- Performs clerical duties such as filing, scanning, mail distribution, and other such duties as assigned
- 3 to 5 years of experience in customer service
- Experience in cash handling and accounts receivable preferred
- Experience working with administrative computing software and Microsoft Office products
- Outstanding telephone skills
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency and independence
- Proven ability to work in team environment to meet institutional goals
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
- Flexibility and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.
Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.
Applications are required and are available from www.letu.edu/jobs or from the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX. Send completed application, and a current resume to:
LeTourneau University
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 7001
Longview, Texas 75607-7001
FAX (903) 233-4103
E-mail address: HumanResources@letu.edu
LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.
LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.
LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.
The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.
See https://www.letu.edu for more information.
