Assistant Director of Student Accounts
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Student Accounts reports to the Director of Student Accounts and supports the effective and efficient management of student financial transactions with a focus on accuracy compliance and service excellence. This position shares responsibility for the administration of Veteran and Military Benefits (MB) funding Skills Training Workforce Ready Grant funding student refund processing and payment reconciliation. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director to ensure student accounts are managed in adherence to college policies state and federal regulations and audit requirements and collaborates with campus departments to resolve issues and support continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the invoicing payment processing refunds and reconciliation for Veteran and Military Benefits funding and Skills Training Workforce Ready Grant funding.
Serve as a point of contact for student refund processing including posting refund voids reviewing daily refund reports for errors and ensuring timely issuance of refunds in accordance with institutional policies.
Reconcile payments for bank deposits.
Create invoices and process payments for non-student receivables.
Record monitor and respond to credit card chargeback disputes.
Address and resolve ServiceNow tickets related to Student Accounts Receivable in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders including responding to student account-related inquiries.
Prepare and disseminate student account reports to internal stakeholders and campus partners.
Ensure student accounts are managed in compliance with college policies state and federal regulations and audit guidelines.
Maintain current and accurate documentation of student account policies and procedures.
Identify recommend and implement process improvements related to student accounts operations to enhance efficiency accuracy and service quality.
This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.
Supervision Received: Director of Student Accounts
Supervision Given: None
Hiring Range: $55000 - $60000
Education and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience in student accounts accounts receivable accounting or a closely related financial operations field.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to complete procedures accurately and consistently.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
Ability to prioritize organize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to self-manage workload and complete project deliverables.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel.
Collaborative team player with a proactive ownership-oriented approach.
Willingness to learn new systems functions and technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a college or university setting.
Experience with student information systems and accounts receivable modules.
Experience with enterprise financial systems.
Bachelors degree in Business Accounting or a related field.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees spouses and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate graduate and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
WorkLife Balance
Generous paid time off including vacation sick leave holidays and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships transportation and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health your family and your futurebecause when our employees thrive our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Ivy Tech Community College offers Associate's Degrees and Certificates to students in more than 70 programs in over 75 communities across Indiana.