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Assistant Bursar

  2026-01-06     Grambling State University     Grambling,LA  
Description:

Salary : $45,000.00 - $49,733.72 Annually
Location : Grambling
Job Type: Full-Time Unclassified
Job Number: 202200362
Division: Finance
Department: Controller's Office
Opening Date: 11/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

Carry out the financial services, accounting, management, internal control and treasury functions of the university. To plan, direct, supervise and control the Financial Services units, ensuring that all departments operate in the best interest of the University.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Serve as an intermediate for students, parents, faculty, and staff for the purposes of reviewing and researching payments. Resolve payment issues relative to student account data and respond to inquiries from parents, students, university personnel and external agencies.
  • Process and review student refunds and credit balance transfers 6•
  • Reconcile the Pay-In Vouchers Report, Check Suspense and petty cash/change fund accounts.
  • Collections Liaison; Manage the Pre-Collections process in conjunction with the Bursar
  • Train staff on system upgrades as well as new policies and procedures; Update Cashier Office Manuals as needed.
  • Post and/or review direct deposits, tuition exemptions, payroll deductions, bank wires, holds, and Off Campus Meal Vouchers/Payments.
  • Assist Cashiers; Run daily cashiering closing reports; Monthly Student Billings/Invoicing.
  • Ensure compliance with the following policies: Cash Over/Short Policy, Deposit and Cashing Handling Policy, Deposit and Cash Handling Procedures
Qualifications

Minimum:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or business related field.
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office and/or Ellucian Banner.
  • 2 years of experience or training in accounting, collections, registration, and/or banking.
  • Superior communication skills, both oral and written, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to make sound decisions faced with complex situations.
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to organize and coordinate workloads in an effective manner.
  • Superior customer service skills.
Preferred:
  • Higher Education Experience
  • ARGOS Experience
  • Accounts Receivable Experience

Supplemental Information
Applications without the following will not be considered complete.
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Transcript(s) if applicable
  • Curriculum Vitae if applicable
Review of applications will begin November 20, 2025, and continue until position is filled.

State As a Model Employer
We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short- term disablity, holidays, annual, and sick leave.
01

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business related field?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have two years' of experience or training in accounting, collections, registration, and/or banking?
  • Yes
  • No

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