"Bursar"

Position Information

Position Title: Bursar

Working Title: Bursar

Position Number: 002910

Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Treasurer/Bursar -Finance & Admin

Posting Number: 0401806

SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Job Category: Exec, Admin, Managerial

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education & Experience

Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The primary mission of the Treasurer/Bursar office is to support the University’s educational goals through the correct assessment of the student tuition and fees, collections, receipting the University funds and the diligent management of the Federal Perkins Loan Fund. This also encompasses providing an appropriate support system for the staff of the Business and Finance Office to insure their progressive development in the use of the Banner, ECSI (Educational Computer Systems Incorporated) and other related computer systems.

This Unit is composed of three areas: (1) Cashiers’ Office, (2) Student Accounts Receivables and (3) Federal Perkins Loans Office.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Bursar is a key financial leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of cashiering, student accounts, and related fiscal operations at the University. This position ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all student financial transactions, including student billing, collections, and cash management activities. The Bursar provides strategic oversight, leadership, and training to staff while ensuring adherence to State of North Carolina and University policies, procedures, and cash management regulations.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university including or supplemented by twelve semester hours of accounting and knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and reporting, especially as related to student accounts, cash accounting, and collections procedures.
• Experience should include at least two years of accounting and/or management experience, work with computerized financial systems.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of financial and other PC products ( EXCEL and WORD ), knowledge of governmental and/or university regulations, knowledge of cash management, receivables and collections processing as well as the accounting for each, and
• Experience in managing a department and supervising employees.
• Ability to effectively communicate about cash management and receivables, efficient management of office (staff and time), efficient maintenance of files, and preparation of accurate and meaningful reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Accountancy/Accounting
• CPA / CMA certification
• 5 or more years as a lead in a Treasurer/Bursar office.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

Notice to Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes