Student Account Representative

Boulder, CO, USA Req #97
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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GENERAL SUMMARY

The Student Account Representative is responsible for providing information on registration, payment, billing and collection policies and procedures related to student account transactions.  Handles a variety of customer situations and disputes using tact, diplomacy and patience to defuse irate/angry customers. 

 

This position is located at our Boulder, CO campus.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accepts calls for current, past due and delinquent student accounts.  Completes appropriate forms/reports and corresponds with students as required. 
  • Work with college-wide student services staff and department leaders to research and resolve or redirect student disputes and appeals.
  • Assists college-wide staff and students with interpretation of information on student accounts and related college policies and procedures.
  • Performs payment processing and refunding functions for student accounts.  Follows specific college procedures and policies. 
  • Assists customers with inquiries on deferred payment arrangements.
  • Logs all pending and follow up action taken on computer database.
  • Assists customers with inquiries regarding 1098-T tax reports, including correcting student account records; generating duplicate statements; reproducing the 1098-T forms.
  • Other duties as required or assigned.
  • Send monthly Statements – Payment due and past due accounts

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma or equivalent.  Associates preferred.
  • Six months high school or college coursework in accounting.
  • One-year experience om office environment processing, recording, or compiling accounting, bookkeeping, or cashiering transactions.
  • Must be familiar with college billing and refund policies, institutional and FERPA confidentiality regulations; and Federal Title IV cash management regulations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Chrome

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Communication Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time-Management Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team-oriented
  • Catchability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
  • Ethics: Has personal and professional ethics and fosters a diverse and respectful workplace.
  • Ability to interact with staff and external relationships in a professional manner, including a demonstrated commitment to customer service.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business equipment. Siting for a long period of time; up to 8 hours of computer and/or phone work daily.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Majority of work is performed in a general office environment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
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  • Boulder, CO, USA