Position Title | Graduate Assistant - Accounts Receivable |
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Position Status | Staff Graduate Assistant |
Job Description Summary | The Graduate Assistant is responsible to the Bursar for processing charges, adjustments, and payments to accounts receivable records including current students, past due balances, and flight costs. In addition to working with current students that visit the office concerning billing questions or problems, the Graduate Assistant will also assist with managing the general businessoffice@lewisu.edu and voicemail accounts when staff are in meetings (virtual or in person). |
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Responsibilities | Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, Service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University's Mission in Catholic and LaSallian higher education. -Utilize FBO system and manually processing flight transactions; these payments are processed in Banner and FBO. -Manage departmental deposits and receipts; work with the FUPLOAD process for Finance. -Continue with NELNET training and mirroring for students and families; this will include a new platform specific to international students. -Assist in other duties as needed including answering phones, general email accounts, and walk-ins. -Assist in the Bursar Office presentation to students and groups at SOAR and Admission Special Events. -Monitor and take appropriate action on past due accounts in order to maintain zero balances as guided by the Bursar staff -Record and process payments received. -Balance daily activity for Bursar review. -Assist in special projects and/or activities. -Perform other related duties as assigned. |
Minimum Qualifications | A bachelor's degree is required. Must be enrolled, and maintain academic success, in a Lewis University graduate program. Working knowledge and experience in public relations, mathematical problem solving, and automated (computer) bookkeeping is necessary. Prepare reports and data analysis using current and available technologies not limited to but including Microsoft Office Suite. The ability to communicate well both orally and in writing is essential. Candidates must also have a commitment to Catholic higher education and to the University's Lasallian Mission. |
Preferred Qualifications | Accounting, receivables experience, or prior financial aid work is preferred. |
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Work hours | Work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Office hours are typically from Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. |
Posting Number | S01358 |
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Open Until Filled | No |
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