BursarAre you an accounting, finance, or business professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and helping people? Do you thrive in a role that combines financial oversight, customer service, compliance, and process improvement?We're looking for a detail-oriented Bursar to oversee student accounts, billing, collections, refunds, and financial compliance activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial operations while providing exceptional service to students, families, and internal stakeholders.If you are analytical, organized, and enjoy taking ownership of processes while working collaboratively with others, we'd like to hear from you.What You'll Be DoingAs the Bursar, you'll oversee the day-to-day management of student financial accounts while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations.
You'll serve as a key resource for students and staff while helping maintain accurate and efficient financial operations.You will:Manage and maintain student financial accounts and account recordsMonitor account balances and investigate and resolve discrepanciesCoordinate payment plans, account adjustments, and account maintenance activitiesCollaborate closely with Financial Aid and Educational Funding teams regarding disbursements, refunds, and account adjustmentsEnsure compliance with U.S. Department of Education Title IV regulations and institutional policiesProvide professional support and guidance to students, parents, and staff regarding billing, payments, and account questionsRespond to inquiries and resolve account-related issues in a timely and professional mannerMaintain strict confidentiality of student financial informationEnsure compliance with FERPA, institutional policies, and applicable federal and state regulationsPrepare reports related to receivables, collections, account activity, and financial operationsAssist with audits, compliance reviews, and financial reporting requirementsIdentify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to improve efficiency and accuracySupport technology upgrades, system testing, and enhancements related to student finance operationsProcess Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations for withdrawn students within prescribed deadlinesInitiate refund communications, including withdrawn and dismissed student notifications to Accounting and Collections departmentsPerform additional projects and responsibilities as assignedMinimum RequirementsRequired:Minimum 3 years of related work experienceStrong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including ExcelAbility to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environmentHigh attention to detail and commitment to accuracyAbility to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalismStrong customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staffSelf-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlinesPreferred:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related fieldExperience in higher education, student accounts, financial aid, or bursar operationsExperience working with Title IV regulations and student financial complianceTelecommunications industry experience is helpful but not requiredWhy Work With Us?You'll join a team committed to supporting student success through sound financial stewardship, exceptional service, and regulatory compliance.This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working closely with Financial Aid, Accounting, Academic, and Student Services teams. If you're looking for a position that combines financial operations, compliance, leadership, and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.About Our Company:Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees.
With 7 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.