Associate Director, Office of the Bursar

Job Description:

The Associate Director will work in collaboration with the Director overseeing the operations of the Office of the Bursar. The Associate Director serves as the primary contact for all technical functions in the department and ensures the integrity and smooth daily operations the billing, receivable and systems operation.

Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively with the director to oversee the operations of the department, including student billing-tuition and fees, receivables, county chargeback billing, Perkins loans, Title IV financial aid, and collections.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures.
• Develop procedural documentation for office processes, train staff on new and existing processes.
• Manage and streamline department business processes using new and existing technology to integrate with other systems.
• Manage escalated issues, exercising independent judgment, to resolve problems that are complex in scope.
• Ensure high-level, quality service to staff and students.
• Perform data analysis and develop query reports, including statistical reports to assess the effectiveness of current practices and procedures. Promote the use of technology to enhance efficiencies in the processing of student accounts.
• Develop financial reports as required for internal and external auditors. Participate in auditing projects.
• Oversee the performance of information systems and office processes and recommend needed changes or improvements.
• Represent the department at meetings and conferences.
• Assume full responsibility for the department in the absence of the Director.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• 5 years-plus professional experience in a college or university, preferably in a supervisory position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise with integrated e-commerce systems and other financial data management applications.
• Knowledge of accounting and accounts receivable principles, methodology, and practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and university policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and oversee multiple tasks effectively.
• High-level interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to resolve difficult situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Advanced Banner Student system knowledge

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Read Comprehend- Constant; Perform Calculations- Constant; Communicate Orally- Constant; Reason & Analyze- Constant; Write- Frequent

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The position is on campus, primarily in an office environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit- Frequent; Stand-Occasional; Bend- Occasional; Walk- Occasional; Climb- N/A; Pull- N/A; Push- N/A; Lift

Additional Information:

Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.
Salary Range Transparency: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Full-Time Benefits
Employee Holiday and Work Schedule
Remote Pilot Program

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this position once an offer has been made.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for the position, you must submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcript
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Returning Applicants- Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your completed application.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status.

For more information about FIT, please visit FIT's website at: http://www.fitnyc.edu .

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

EEO/ Affirmative Action Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.

The Fashion Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within the community.

About Fashion Institute of Technology:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites applications for an Associate Director in the Office of the Bursar.

The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for nearly 70 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.

With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city's art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The college continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instruction design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices.