Accounts Receivable and Student Loan Coordinator

Job Posted 1/15/2025
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA 91750
United States
Category Accounting
Job Description
Job Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Functional Title
Accounts Receivable and Student Loan Coordinator

Position Type
Administrative/Professional

Appointment Type
Regular

FTE %

100%

Work Schedule (if atypical)

This is an onsite position.

University Overview

Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university-it's a home for passionate individuals like you.

At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart-Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you're fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.

With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.

Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today!

Diversity Statement

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description Summary

The Student Accounts Receivable Manager will serve as the point person for the Office of Student Accounts on bank and account reconciliations as well as the main contact with the Office of Accounting. This staff member will be ensure compliance in operations and provide documentation and information as needed during audit.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience working in accounting or post-secondary education.
  • Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills. Excellent customer service skills.
  • Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Ability to work in a fast paced office environment
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner during stressful situations.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret data and make independent decisions.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Banner and Cognos is preferred, but not required.
  • Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Benefits Summary

Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation

Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University's 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location
La Verne Main Campus

Number of Vacancies
1

Duties

Specific Duties
  • Assist student account representatives during peak periods and be cross trained to provide student account and financial aid information to students and assist them with making financial arrangements. Determine if a student is eligible to register for classes based on previous payment history and confirm registration for students. Confirmation requires knowledge of University policy and procedures as they relate to the enrollment of students. Establish payment plans for students. Knowledge of payment plan software, institutional policy, and payment plans offered for various student populations is required. Must be able to calculate down payment and monthly installments.

Percentage Of Time
40

Specific Duties
  • Perform reconciliations between the actives of the Office of Student Accounts and the university's general ledger on a monthly basis. Work closely with the Accounting Office to provide information and explanations for fluxuations in budget items. Complete reconciliations to ensure correct posting to students' accounts for private and institutional loans and international wire payments and refunds.

Percentage Of Time
10

Specific Duties
  • Verify cashier activity and prepare bank deposit and reporting on a daily basis. Verify cash amounts and maintain cash control, according to university policy, for cash receipts in the form of student payments and from internal departments such as advancement, campus security and the University Library.

Percentage Of Time
10

Specific Duties
  • Ensure correct funding is provided, and reconciliations performed, for the University's Emergency Loan Fund. Will place charges on students' accounts for late fees when payments are not received in a timely manner.

Percentage Of Time
10

Specific Duties
  • Reconciles payment and account information between Banner and third-party vendor, ECSI, for Perkins and institutional loans.
  • Work with the Office of Accounting to complete checklists at the end of the fiscal year. Interacts with accounting staff and serves as a contact for external auditors; participates in auditing projects.

Percentage Of Time
15

Specific Duties
  • Serves as main point of contact for students utilizing institutional loans. Tracks, analyzes and reports payments and payment trends. Assigns delinquent accounts to the Department of Education and collection agencies as required.

Percentage Of Time
5

Specific Duties
  • Participates in admission and orientation events, including presentations on behalf of the Office of Student Accounts.

Percentage Of Time
5

Specific Duties
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Percentage Of Time
5

Salary Range

Minimum:
$68,640

Maximum:
$68,640-$69,100

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
56SA

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open Date
01/07/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No
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