Northwest Missouri State University Visa Sponsorship USA

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Regular, full-time, 12-month position

PRIMARY DUTY: To assist the Director in the operations of the accounts receivable, cash management and investment functions including billing, collections and reconciliation of all funds due Northwest Missouri State University ensuring compliance with University, state and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs and supports the billing, collection, deposit, disbursement and record maintenance processes for tuition and fees, other student related funds and other University funds as well as assists in establishing policies and procedures regarding these activities.

2. Supports the payment plans and collections process, including but not limited to creating and monitoring accounts receivable aging of accounts as well as addressing delinquent accounts, working directly with collection agencies, updating student accounts and processing account write-offs as needed.

3. Processes 3rd party payments and refunds, 1098T reporting, and Department of Education transactions.

4. Participates in various University events such as Summer Orientation Advisement and Registration (SOAR) and Advantage.

5. Directs and supports the cash control functions of the office, including oversight of bank deposits, adherence to cash on hand requirements, credit card transactions, and resolution of discrepancies and analysis of cash flow reports and reconciliations of cash activities.

6. Completes the financial transactions and reconciliation of Student Accounts Services records with those of the Accounting Office to ensure complete agreement of revenues, receipts, disbursements and outstanding receivable records. Responsible for preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and analyses as needed.

7. Confer with and counsel students, parents, staff, and other customers regarding accounts and related policies and procedures.

8. Operating, maintaining and enhancing the student information systems (e.g. Ellucian; Touchnet; ECSI; Workday) as these activities pertain to Student Account Services including but not limited to processing and supervising data input, resolving input errors, building system tables, testing and implementing new system releases, determining needed adjustments to the system, monitoring data feeds to other automated systems, etc.

9. Manages Perkins loan portfolio, including processing reports, tracking monthly payments, perform loan reconciliations, and assigning defaulted loans to the U.S Department of Education in compliance with federal regulations.

10. Serve on multiple committees, such as Student Financial Appeals and Retention, Persistence, Graduation and Student Success Council.

11. Responsible for training Banner and Workday end users outside Student Account Services.

12. Possess knowledge of software processes and procedures used to maintain Banner software.

13. Back up to Director: online banking, maintenance of accurate financial records, and compliance with various regulations.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business related field

Experience: One to three years in related operations of accounts receivable and cash management

Skills: Excellent customer service orientation; cooperative and able to positively interact with others; strong software technical analytics including proficient in MS Office software applications including Excel and Word; intuitive and problem solving skills; communication and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize and consistently meet assigned deadlines; aptitude for detail, accuracy and follow-through; self-motivated.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional evening and weekend hours dependent upon project deadlines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: In the Director’s absence, this position would assist in the supervision of the Student Account Services team.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Personal computer with appropriate software applications and with internet, online banking, networking, and mainframe capabilities, calculator, copier, fax, telephone with conferencing capabilities, and other office equipment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines; light lifting; normal range of hearing and vision.

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 9,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their University experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.

Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement, with 93 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.

The University’s vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.

The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.