The Assistant Bursar supports the overall operations of the Office of the Bursar by assisting in managing student accounts, collections, and cashiering functions for Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC). This position ensures accuracy and compliance in financial transactions and reporting while maintaining a high standard of customer service to students, parents, and campus partners.
The Assistant Bursar exercises sound judgment and technical expertise to resolve complex account issues, implement process improvements, and represent the department in meetings and collaborative initiatives. The role also involves coordination with external partners, including working one day per week at Clayton State University as part of a shared service arrangement.
The position supervises a cashier and student workers, providing leadership in the day-to-day management of receivables, payment processing, and reconciliation activities. The Assistant Bursar supports fiscal planning, monitoring, and policy implementation to ensure efficient business operations within the Student Accounts area.
Responsibilities
1. Manages bursary and cashiering operations related to student registration, billing drop for nonpayment and reinstatement the daily feed between Banner and PeopleSoft Financial software.
2. Complete daily processing of student account transactions and post to the general ledger
3. Prepares the weekly refund file/ process student refunds
4. Assist with fee rules and assessment, systems implementation and maintenance
5. Complete submodule reconciliations and reporting
6. Manage third party contract and billing
7. Manage student health insurance program
8. Hire, train, assign, direct, evaluate and manage cashier and student worker positions.
9. Serve as backup/leadership support for other departments.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related experience
Other Requirement
Must have valid Georgia Driver's License or the ability to travel to other institutions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college employees, vendors, students, University System of Georgia representatives, representatives of collection agencies, and members of the general public.
Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve areas of opportunities or concerns.
SKILLS
Knowledge of Board of Regents business policies.
Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
Knowledge of governmental procedures.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check; demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by Atlanta Metropolitan State College in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.