Tuition and Student Account Specialist

The Tuition & Student Accounts Specialist supports the University's student accounts operation by managing tuition and fee setup, coordinating collections activities, and reconciling student account transactions. Reporting to the Bursar, this position independently resolves complex billing, receivables, and reconciliation issues; applies institutional policy; and serves as a subjectmatter resource for tuition and student accounts processes. The role works collaboratively with campus partners to ensure accurate billing, effective collections, and strong financial controls.

• Provide highlevel customer service for complex tuition, billing, and collections inquiries

• Interpret and apply tuition and student accounts policies and procedures

• Support the setup, maintenance, and validation of complex tuition and fee assessment structures, including residency, academic load, and programbased charges

• Monitor student account balances and perform collections activities in accordance with University policies

• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls

• Coordinate corrections and reallocations of student account transactions with Finance and Accounting

• Independently reconcile tuition, fee, payment, and receivable activity and investigate discrepancies

Finance & Administration (specifically, within the Cashier Unit)

$56,000 - $58,000

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working with complex financial or student account transactions in a highereducation or regulated environment

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, perform reconciliations, and resolve nonroutine issues independently

• Experience with tuition and fee setup, student billing, collections, or reconciliations

• Experience using PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (Oracle) and/or Workday Financial Management

• Experience working in a Bursar's Office or student accounts operation

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Office setting with regular interaction with students, faculty, and staff

• Core Hours: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

• Partially Remote (after training and probation period)

• Occasional extended hours during peak billing or fiscal periods

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/general-employee-info/

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Marybeth Meyer, meyerm0@uwp.edu

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.