Student Financials Coordinator

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Student Financials Coordinator.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Business Services

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 14.42 - 15.38

Pay Grade

N05

Posting Close Date June 1, 2024

Job Summary:

Ensures department procedures related to student accounts receivables including invoicing, deposits, reconciliation, refunding, and past due accounts are carried out accurately and timely. Provides support to students and parents in understanding their student account balances and financial obligations to the University.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains front-line operations for student financial transactions. Exhibits a strong understanding of office policies and procedures and has the ability to independently answer questions and solve problems. Provides student account research and analysis as needed.

• Responsible for billing and collection for specific third party and/or prepaid tuition plans (MPACT, etc.). This includes verifying eligibility, completing paperwork and communicating with students and agency personnel. Receives scholarship authorizations and inputs Financial Aid (restricted aid) in PeopleSoft. Processes withdrawals and returns of Title IV funds for all University students.

• Assists in preparing student accounts for collection with an outside collection agency. Also, makes collection calls on accounts under $100.00 that are due to be turned over to outside collection agencies. Process and verify collections payment activity report and updates student accounts in collections by maintaining collections checklists in PeopleSoft.

• Assists with maintaining student accounts in write off, posting charge and credit files, processing refunds, and producing student account statements in Microsoft Word.

• Assists with distribution and explanation of student account statements and IRS Form 1098T. Exhibits thorough understanding of federal regulations and University policies and procedures.

• Works with Assistant Director to record VA Chapter 33 payments received through ACH from the University’s bank. Create spreadsheets for Financial Aid and Controllers office after deposit is recorded for VA33 ACH payment. Assists with posting of student account payments when needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma with two-three years of accounting/bookkeeping experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and governmental regulations.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able to accurately account for monies and receipts collected.

• Strong customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field and two or more years of related work experience within higher education. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.