Student Accounts Coordinator
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
Job Summary
Batten University is seeking a Student Accounts Coordinator to join the Office of Finance and serve as a key member of the Student Accounts Receivable team.
The Student Accounts Coordinator provides specialized expertise in student account records billing services payment plans financial aid transactions refunds and related receivables functions. This position plays an important role in ensuring compliance with University financial policies and applicable federal regulations including FERPA and Title IV requirements.
The successful candidate will be a highly analytical service-oriented professional who can resolve complex student account and financial aid issues while working collaboratively with Financial Aid the Registrar and other University offices. The position will also analyze account information and reports to identify potential issues and opportunities for proactive outreach and
process improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a higher education finance professional who enjoys problem-solving working directly with students and colleagues and improving processes that have a meaningful impact on the student experience.
Key Responsibilities
Student Billing & Account Management
Apply semester tuition room and board and fee charges to student accounts.
Manage the accuracy of student housing charges and fees.
Assist with the upload and maintenance of resident and commuter meal plans.
Manage the return of Marlin Dollars to students and employees.
Manage meal plan uploads to C-BORD.
Upload and maintain student health insurance charges and assist with reconciliation.
Analyze student accounts to determine appropriate charges and make necessary
updates.
Maintain and monitor TouchNet payment plan payments.
Follow up on delinquent TouchNet payments.
Ensure the accuracy of online and paper billing statements.
Notify students of monthly billing availability through the TouchNet billing processor.
Provide responsive assistance to students regarding account questions and issues using
Ellucian Colleague.
Financial Aid & Third-Party Billing
Collaborate with Financial Aid Counselors and the Registrar team to resolve complex
billing issues financial aid eligibility questions and program-specific requirements.
Collaborate with Financial Aid staff to successfully apply semester financial aid to
student accounts.
Ensure the accuracy of financial aid information including Title IV funds scholarships
loans and payments.
Verify the accuracy of financial aid reports.
Manage and process third-party billing including Employer Tuition Deferral Military
Benefits Vocational Rehabilitation external scholarships and sponsor billing.
Analyze reports to proactively identify financially at-risk students and work with the
Director of Student Accounts to develop appropriate outreach strategies.
Payment Plans & Student Refunds
Manage third-party semester payment plans and in-house payment agreements.
Monitor financial aid disbursements payment plans and payments.
Process student refunds on a weekly basis.
Process timely refunds of Federal Title IV funds.
Collections & Additional Finance Support
Assist with accounts receivable and past-due collections.
Establish payment arrangements with students experiencing outstanding account
balances.
Correspond with students parents and third parties regarding returned payments.
Work with the Director of Student Accounts to transfer students to internal past-due
accounts.
Provide backup support for Cashier Accounts Payable and Purchasing functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What Were Looking For
Batten University seeks a professional who combines strong technical and analytical abilities with excellent customer service skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with detailed financial information resolving complex problems managing multiple priorities and collaborating across departments.
Candidate should possess:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of two years of experience in student receivables and collections.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including word processing and
spreadsheets.
Strong analytical problem-solving organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative and commitment to providing excellent service.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive
financial and student information.
Flexibility cultural sensitivity ethical judgment and a collaborative approach.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in higher education.
Experience with Ellucian Colleague.
Experience with TouchNet.
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements within student accounts
or financial operations.
Salary: $23.00/hr
About Us
About Batten University
Location
Batten University has often been defined by its desirable and unique location in Coastal Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach the University is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-like campus. The area is home to a host of business governmental and cultural institutions as well as rich historical and natural resources. Nestled in the heart of one of Virginias largest metropolitan areas Batten University is physically insulated from the bustle of the city traffic and yet the vast resources of its surrounding urban area are easily accessible. Our region is proud of its vibrant city lifesandy beaches and rich history. Learn more at of Non-Discrimination
Batten University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills experience and qualifications without regard to race religion color creed gender national and ethnic origin age marital status covered veteran status sexual orientation the presence of non-job-related medical disability or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Virginia Wesleyan University is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences, annually enrolling 1,600 students in undergraduate, graduate, and online programs.