"Director of Student Accounts"

About Us

Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.

As a member of our faculty or staff, you will become part of a dedicated and passionate community of educators and professionals. Together, we work towards a common goal of empowering our students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We take pride in our student body, which represents a multitude of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Whether you are involved in teaching or providing essential services, your contribution will make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the broader community.

In addition to our commitment to student success, we also value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support the needs of our faculty and staff. From competitive compensation to health and wellness programs, and professional development opportunities to work-life balance initiatives, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued.

Located in the thriving community of Gwinnett County, GGC offers a rich cultural and social landscape that enhances the overall college experience. Our backdrop is a beautiful, modern 260-acre campus located just 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Our students and employees benefit from the close proximity to various local amenities, including shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreational opportunities. This vibrant community serves as an extension of our campus, providing a stimulating environment for personal and professional growth.

Join GGC and become part of a dynamic team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives and celebrating the achievements of our students. Together, let's make a positive impact and empower the next generation of leaders.

Job Summary

The Director of Student Accounts reports to the Assistant Controller and is a management position responsible for financial accounting of student tuition, fees, and college revenue in compliance with fund accounting principles and applicable government regulations. The director collaborates with Financial Aid, Auxiliary Services, Housing, and the broader GGC community and serves as backup for departmental operational areas.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the day-to-day operations (collection activities, payment posting, refunds, etc.) of the Student Accounts Office and serve as a back-up to team to ensure continuity of services.
• Serve as the Data Steward for the Student Information System: design and maintain billing tables; develop and execute tuition and fee assessment rules; and resolve complex student billing issues.
• Manage and provide leadership for system configuration, maintenance, upgrades, testing, audit preparation, security provisioning, and user training for college AR systems.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing receivables, PCI compliance, due diligence, collections, and financial controls.
• Produce mandated period ending reports such as Banner Access Audits, Collections, and data support for the institution’s Annual Financial Report.
• Provide strategic oversight for departmental communications, maintain the departmental website and ensure the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement and related content is current.
• Collaborate closely with Enrollment Management, and Information Technologies to ensure accuracy, consistency, and coordination of student financial data and communications.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support division-wide priorities and maintain uninterrupted operations.

Required Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience with Banner

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters's degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field
• Experience in cashiering operations and receivables collection
• Integrated student information system experience
• Touchnet and Nelnet experience

Proposed Salary

71,700 - 91,400

Salary offer will be dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.