"Student Account Rep I"

Student Account Rep I

Job #: 042331

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $20.00 - $21.28

Hours:
Standard University business hours.
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The Account Representative is part of an outstanding team responsible for providing best in class service to students and parents as well as maintaining the units excellent financial controls. This position is critical to the University as it acts as the primary point of contact to students and parents in regard to student finance, billing and Federal Perkins loans. The successful candidate will, on average, provide service to between 800-1,000 students/parents per month via phone calls, in person student traffic and email correspondence. The Representative position requires attention to detail in a fast-paced ever-changing environment and will provide service to students and parents by taking incoming phone calls, setting up payment arrangements, responding to individual emails - for both traditional and online students.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Collection and or banking experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Independent decision making is required with good business judgment and analysis of student accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Service students and parents by taking incoming phone calls, enrolling in the installment plan, processing refunds, responding to individual emails.
• Processes account adjustments and other account activity.
• Follow up on accounts during pending cancellation process and past due account review process which can involve meeting face to face with student or parents as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/111236