Working Title: Assistant Director, Systems and Student Accounts
Position Type: Staff
Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only): Not Applicable
Hiring Range: $48,882 to $61,103 (fy25)
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Position Status: Regular
Department: Financial Aid
Posting Date: 07/25/2024
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related business field and two years related experience or an equivalent combination.
Excellent written and verbal communication, database and analytical skills.
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot billing and system related issues. Ability to manage tasks effectively with a focus on proficiency, accuracy, and quality customer service.
Experience with accounting transactions, accounts receivable and advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.
Strong management or direct supervision experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Student accounts receivable experience in a post-secondary educational institution.
Knowledge of financial aid regulations, Ellucian Colleague experience, prior banking experience and a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and methods.
Summary of Duties:
Responsible for managing all aspects of the student account billing and payment activities.
Reporting to the Director of Student Financial Services, this position is integral to the financial operations of the college, responsible for coordinating with other business functions including financial aid, registration and enrollment to ensure financial aid is accurately applied to eligible student accounts.
Participates in the monthly reconciliation process of the funds received from the government G-5 account and is also responsible for periodic G-5 drawdowns, and supervises student accounts receivable processing for internal collections and the Ohio attorney generals office (OAG) and serves as the liaison to the Columbus Campus bursars office.
This position is responsible for the preparation of 1098T tax reporting as well as monthly and fiscal year-end reconciliations.
Provides leadership, training and guidance for two direct reports.
Location: Newark
Work Hours: Typically, 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark share the same campus.Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is a state-assisted, post-secondary institution of higher education offering associate degree and certificate programs. COTC was chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents in 1971 and has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1975. The COTC service district includes Licking, Knox and Coshocton counties. COTC is committed to unlocking the full potential that lives within each student. We award associate degrees and certificates in high-demand fields to get you into a career quickly. COTC also awards transfer degrees that start you on your path to a bachelor’s degree. Whatever your goal, we equip you with the knowledge and confidence to (re)define what’s possible.The Ohio State University at Newark offers the best of the Big Ten educational experience, including a rich research heritage and academic excellence. Small class sizes and interaction with faculty through research projects are unique features at Ohio State Newark. Students can complete bachelor's degree programs in education, nursing (RN to BSN), business, English, history an...d psychology. In addition, students can complete master's degrees in Early/Middle Childhood Education (M.Ed.) and in Integrated Teaching and Learning (M.A.), and most of the coursework for the master's in social work (M.S.W.). Students can take courses toward other Ohio State degree programs, and then transition on to the Columbus campus.