Job Details
Department Controller, Student Financial Services
Compensation $20.81 Hourly
General Description / Primary Purpose
The Student Financial Services Specialist, under the direction of a Student Financial Services (SFS) Manager/Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs. Monitor and reconcile accounts receivables, reconcile FPP (3rd party) in compliance with agency and University guidelines; process and reconcile all payment types that come into the University, provide exceptional customer service to students, parents, and campus community;…
represent SFS/Controller’s office at campus events (orientations, financial literacy events, etc.).
Job Function:
- Posting, monitoring, and reporting waivers (BOG and UBOT) as well as assisting other departments with processing and posting waivers. This position will ensure compliance with waivers posted.
- Process all operational tasks within the SFS unit including but not limited to (stop payments, checks returned, cashiering, scanning, etc.).
- Post and reconcile payment plans.
- Work with the Treasury on abandoned property.
- Process payments submitted via mail and EFT that come into the University.
- Record Cash Sale.
- Posting all auxiliary (such as study abroad, ELP, EPI, childcare, TLO, etc.) and coordinating with the various departments who provide the documentation for the charges and posting all other non-tuition charges to student accounts (such as Bookstore, etc.).
- Reconcile and prepare Cash package for General Accounting processing.
- Answer phones calls and return emails dealing with SFS concerns, customer service.
- Receive check /money order payments from students throughout the day.
- Analyze and reconcile student accounts.
Marginal Functions:
- Pick-up for departmental cash drop-off (from main campus) Wednesday and Friday.
- Prepare Brinks log.
- Train new employees on cashiering system.
- Understand all other positions within SFS and be able to provide information to students, parents, and campus community, knowledge of office, university, state & federal regulations.
- During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
Supervision Received:
Some instruction and direction are needed. The incumbent performs routine assignments independently and only unusual problems which may require exceptions to procedures are referred to the supervisor.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or a high school diploma and 4+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
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University of national prominence and distinction with North Florida as our catalyst and student success as our mantra. Learn more about UNF’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.
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