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
[email protected]