Bursar

Title: Bursar

Application Review Date:08/29/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance and University Controller the Bursar is responsible for the effective operation of the student account and cashier functions for main campus as well as Radford University Carilion campus. This work includes management of the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) accounts receivable module. The Bursar will manage a variety of financial areas including but not limited to cash receipts collections and payment activities. This individual will also interact with multiple departments such as Financial Aid Registrar Housing and Residential Life and University Services as well as parents faculty and staff. There will also be responsibility for effectively implementing policies and procedures reporting and data analysis as required by federal state and university regulations.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to effectively lead supervise and train fiscal staff in a complex accounting environment. Demonstrated customer service experience including such skills as conflict resolution and employee development. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently coupled with excellent organizational and delegation skills. Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Demonstrated cashiering experience to include managing receivables and fee assessments. Demonstrated experience of advanced problem solving and analytical skills. Proficiency with Microsoft applications with demonstrated advanced skills in Excel and Word. Experience in interpreting complex governmental laws or regulations; in creating and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with these regulations or enhance internal accounting controls; or extensive experience in auditing and interpreting governmental laws and regulations. Possession of effective and persuasive communication skills necessary for achieving goals resolving conflicts and working collaboratively with a diverse group of constituents in a decentralized university community. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically to work autonomously and exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis. Demonstrated commitment to individuals and community innovation integrity learning diversity student success and service excellence in the performance of job duties. Demonstrated evidence of ability to perform analysis of business processes within areas of responsibility to create efficiencies monitor operational effectiveness and maintain excellent internal accounting controls. Experience in Bursars office student accounts financial aid or financial management in a public higher education environment.

Education:
Masters degree in accounting finance business administration or related field or Bachelors degree in these fields and significant related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in planning implementing and assessing the effectiveness of automated systems to process large volumes of transactions for accounts receivable cashiering/banking operations treasury management or other financial transactions while providing excellent customer service for these operations. Previous experiences using Ellucian Banner and Slate systems for Finance Accounts Receivable/Student Accounts or similar ERPs. Experience in implementing new account receivable ERPs. Working knowledge of financial aid practices and procedures collection laws and regulations collection practices and techniques. Knowledge of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). Experience leading cross functional teams for at least 5 years.

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:No

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:Yes

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:M-F 8am-5pm nights or weekends as needed.

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Bursar

Salary:Based on experience

Department Contact Name: Deana Sentman

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Department Contact Email:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.