Associate Director of Student Accounts

The Associate Director assists with the day-to-day operation of all accounting procedures and processes related to student finances and accounts receivable.  Responsible for all computerized processes of the Ellucian Banner Administrative computing system within the Accounts Receivable module.  Responsible for supervision of Business Office staff.  Must be flexible and able to commute between campuses. Reports to the Executive Director of Student Accounts.

LCCC Internal candidates must apply within 15 days of posting.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript through our online application system at www.lccc.edu/jobs.

LCCC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hires, directs, trains, supervises and evaluates classified support staff assigned to the Business Office.
• Schedules and approves overtime hours for Business Office staff.
• Responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of all tuition and fee charges and student accounts receivable.
• Responsible for student billing and refund processes.
• Responsible for third party and OVR billing and collections.
• Assists Controller with Aviation program billing and collections.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of third party collection data with the Ellucian Banner administrative computer system.
• Responsible for reviewing daily TouchNet transactions and preparing corresponding entries.
• Reviews all general ledger entries prepared by Business Office support staff.
• Responsible for the proper recording and deposit of the daily cash receipts.
• Reconciles Accounts Receivable related general ledger accounts each month.
• Assumes responsibility for management of the Business Office in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Provides counter and telephone support as needed.
• Develops and maintains an operations and procedures manual for this position.
• Performs specialized projects, duties, and/or functions as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

Required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. There is no substitution of experience for education permitted.
• Foreign degrees – must provide a US equivalency report of your degree credentials with your transcript, if not, your resume will not be accepted.

Certifications

• Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting)

      Work Experience

• Two to four years supervisory experience.
• Work experience in a higher education environment required. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must possess a high level of the following work skills and behaviors: teamwork, cooperation, initiative, customer service, high level of accuracy, analytical and problem solving skills, excellent organizational, written and oral skills, ability to work in an office with frequent interruptions and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with a networked environment such as the Ellucian Banner software along with experience with reporting tools such as Argos and MS Access and MS Office Suite is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual