Coordinator of Student Financial Services

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New Yorks finest two-year colleges located in upstate New Yorks vibrant and growing Capital Region with easy access to Boston NYC the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality comprehensive education for transfer career training and workforce development in a student-centered environment serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science aviation culinary music and liberal arts and serves more than 5000 take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady County Community College seeksa full-time Coordinator of Student Financial Services. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services the Coordinator is responsible for coordination of student billingcollection of accounts receivable collection of student Certificates of Residence county chargeback billing accurate student account maintenance financial aid packaging 1098T issuance and cash handling. This is a 12-month unrepresented appointment.

Responsibilities:

• Safeguard and deposit all tuition fees and other monies collected throughout the College.
• Act as a liaison with banking institutions in completing daily deposits stop payments and bank reconciliations.
• Assist students through the financial aid application and bill payment process
• Communicate effectively to students regarding their Financial Aid status and collect forms as necessary.
• Perform actions necessary for annual 1098T reporting to students and the Internal Revenue Service.
• Coordinate county chargeback billing including preparation and submission of required SUNY reports. Develop and maintain procedures related to areas of responsibility assist with internal and external audits and ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines
• Coordinate Third Party Sponsor and Cross Registration Billing such as Access Vocational Rehabilitation and Veteran Affairs.
• Coordinate student billing and account activity to ensure the accuracy of student charges payments collections and account reconciliation. Communicate with students regarding billing payment obligations and Certificate of Residency requirements.
• Work closely with students parents and staff to ensure the students financial obligation is met through use of financial aid or payment plan options.
• Responsible for administration of the Colleges online payment platform.
• May require hours outside of the normal working day.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree.
• One (1) year of related employment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to organize implement and administer record keeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting business administration or related fieldKnowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and an understanding of Title IV regulations.
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and/or certifications.

Salary: $50000

At SUNY Schenectady salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here youll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• A choice of retirement systems
• A deferred compensation program
• Professional development opportunities
• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)
• Discounted YMCA health club membership
• Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position please contact the Human Resources Office at or.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name title and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions without exception prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Colleges crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the Colleges current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community Colleges Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.