Enrollment Bursar Director

Enrollment Bursar Director

POSITION DETAILS

“At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility

The Enrollment Bursar Director is a key financial leader responsible for the execution and oversight of processes related to tuition and fee revenue collections at Baruch College. This role requires a highly organized, strategic, and collaborative professional capable of managing financial operations, directing team workflows, and representing the Bursar’s Office in institutional and system-wide initiatives. The Bursar ensures alignment with the requirements set by the City University of New York (CUNY) and drives operational excellence within the office. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Finance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs, and oversees the acceptance of payments, deferment billing, and the processing of refunds due to overpayments, ensuring alignment with best practices and institutional goals.

• Manages student accounts, providing consultation and clear guidance to students with questions or concerns.

• Executes the established processes for the collection of third-party receivables from governmental agencies, employers, and Job Training and Placement Act service providers.

• Oversees the transfer of unpaid student accounts to collection agencies for further action.

• Responsible for serving as the primary contact between students and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC) for programs such as TAP, Part-Time TAP (PTAP), and Excelsior.

• Represents the Bursar's Office in discussions with various college departments, communicating complex financial matters in clear, understandable terms as they relate to CUNY’s financial systems and policies.

• Participates and contributes to the Bursar Working Group (BWG), collaborating with other CUNY Bursars to implement changes and resolve operational issues.

• Represents the College at University-wide meetings, including the monthly Bursar Council meetings, to provide support and guidance relevant to the Bursar’s Office while engaging in discussions of key issues and collaborating with Central Office and other college Bursars to develop solutions.

• Maintains effective collaboration partnerships with Administration, Registrar, Financial Aid, Controller’s Office and other ancillary offices

• Develops and establishes effective team workflows and provide leadership to ensure the delivery of best practices in all operations.

• Directs and manages the 1098-T process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Supervises and mentors team members to maintain high standards of service excellence and compliance with university policies.

• Provides leadership to ensure the implementation of best practices across all Bursars operational areas as well as foster a team-oriented environment that encourages professional growth and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs College student accounts operations and activities.

• Designs, implements and monitors an array of functions in the billing and collection of student receivables
• Establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and internal controls for accounting and depositing of payments, monitoring of receivables and optimizing collections
• Develops strategic plan; assesses outcomes and formulates responses to improve student revenue performance
• Ensures reporting requirements are completed in timely and accurate manner to fulfill various legal obligations
• Manages professional and clerical staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Enrollment Bursar Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$124,656 to $141,858. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

February 21, 2025.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29635

Location

Baruch College