"Billing Support Assistant (Temp)"

Salary

$17.00 - $17.33 Hourly

Location 

Whitworth University Campus

Job Type

Temporary Employee

Division

Enrollment Services

Department

Student Financial Services

Opening Date

06/10/2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• DESCRIPTION
• BENEFITS

Position Summary

Whitworth University is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Temporary Billing Support Assistant to join our team and work 30 hours per week. This position will play a crucial role in supporting our billing department and ensuring a smooth payment process for our students and their families. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing financial systems, communicating effectively with students and parents, and maintaining accurate records.

This temporary position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are organized, proactive, and passionate about helping students succeed, we encourage you to apply.

Duration: July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024

Core Responsibilities

• Learn the new payment plan system - TRANSACT
• Support in tracking payment status for students in Colleague
• Work with students and parents on setting up and/or adjusting payment plans
• Call students who have had revised financial aid offers that impact their payment plan
• Call students who haven’t set up a plan for payment before and after the deadline
• Call – email – text students who are missing documents and whose financial aid is estimated
• Monitor July/August payment plans for insufficient funding- payment plan issues – call families
• Follow on students who need to complete authorizations

Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new systems and procedures.
• Previous experience in a billing or financial support role is preferred.
• Proficiency in using financial management software and tools is an advantage.

Position Details

A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate. A resume, cover letter, faith statement, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) professional references will also be required. 

You are on this webpage because a position at Whitworth sparked your curiosity. If you find yourself questioning hitting the apply button because you might not meet 100% of the qualifications, we think you should do it! Research continues to show that women and BIPOC candidates are less likely to hit the apply button unless they meet all the listed qualifications. One way we are working to overcome this trend is every search committee at Whitworth has a trained Equity Advocate (EA) serving on the team. Our EAs are trained to make space for committees to consider each candidate's unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when you click apply, please know that your application is reviewed by a committee of real, living, and breathing human beings who want to understand your experience and skills to find ways you relate to the key competencies needed for success in the position. 

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Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

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