Student Accounting Administrator

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Posting Title Student Accounting Administrator
Department UNT-Student Accounting-150300
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information 39,270
Department Summary
Student Accounting is deeply committed to delivering the highest quality of innovative student account and financial services to theUNTcommunity, helping ensure UNT’s enrollment and financial success. Our team is responsible for assessing and collecting all tuition and fees, processing waivers, exemptions, veterans educational benefits, third-party sponsorships, tuition benefit programs, refunds, departmental deposit and financial services, and tax reporting.
Position Overview
This position serves as part of the Sponsored Programs team within Student Accounting and functions as an administrator for third party billing and sponsorship activity on student accounts and provides administrative coordination to campus and external partners in the sponsored programs area.

Additional Posting Details


Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 2 years experience in accounting, billing/receivable or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with overtime as needed
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title Student Accounting Administrat
Physical Requirements Carrying, Cleaning, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties


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Responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers. Maintains positive interactions with others. Ensures own assignments and those of their team are completed accurately and in a timely manner with minimal follow-up required. Provides professional, clear and accurate verbal and written communication. Advises leadership on opportunities for enhanced services.
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Promotes a positive work environment for all team members. Demonstrates respect, flexibility, open-mindedness, and kindness in all interactions with students, team members, and campus partners. Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and vision of Student Accounting, the Division of Enrollment, and the University of North Texas. Serves as an example of positive engagement in the department through active participation in meetings, within committees, and by assisting others.
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Must maintain a working knowledge of the PeopleSoft system, navigate the system, comprehend and explain student accounts, troubleshoot issues and understand processes which affect the student account.
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Completes assignments accurately and in a timely manner with minimal follow-up required. Demonstrates initiative by taking action to provide customer service within scope of position and actively seeks additional assignments from supervisor.
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Completes routine operations of a third-party receivable operations for all domestic, and institutional sponsorships programs for tuition, fees, and other charges.
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Collaborates with Assistant Director in the development and management of relationships with multiple external corporations and/or third-party administration agencies to ensure that sponsored billing agreements are administered in compliance with sponsor agreements, university policies, and best practice.
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Serves as back-up to Sponsored Programs Lead; providing assistance and customer service related to state and institutional waivers/exemptions programs, employee tuition benefits (ETB), International sponsored billing, and Toulouse Grad School’s Tuition Benefit Program (TBP).
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Maintains subject-matter expert knowledge regarding sponsorship programs, pre-paid tuition plans (Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan, Texas Tuition Promise Fund) policies, and procedures as appropriate and give students and campus partners accurate information regarding the use of these plans.
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Leads the billing and invoicing processes for all Texas pre-paid tuition plans. Following credit, charges, and applicable refunds throughout lifecycle of all third-party charges. Submit annual tuition plan surveys to each tuition plan, respond to inquiries from plan administrators upon request.
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Maintains subject-matter expert knowledge regarding non-contracted third-party sponsorships, 529 college savings plans policies, and procedures as appropriate. Facilitates billing and student account coordination and specifics as needed.
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Research student accounts receivable and sponsored billing trends and best practices to ensure that all sponsored billing functions are administered in an effective, compliant, and proactive manner.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S8011P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/81225