Bursar

JOB TITLE: Bursar

REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting Operations

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is seeking a Bursar to lead its tuition billing/collections function. ICE is one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary school in New York City and Los Angeles. We are passionate about helping students of all ages and backgrounds pursue their culinary dreams. We’re looking for a Bursar who is passionate about the world of food and is excited to contribute to our growing organization.

Success in this role requires experience in billing and collections and strong communications skills. If you are an organized, diligent, and detail-oriented person, we want to hear from you.

The Bursar is a key member of our Accounting team and reports directly to our Director of Accounting Operations. We support and reward creativity, performance, professional development and team involvement. We also have fun, and eat well, in the process!

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Perform all activities associated with the student receivable system, including but not limited to billing, collections, write-offs, registration, and account reconciliations.
• Accurately calculate charges and refunds as necessary
• Prepare tuition billing for new and reentry students
• Manage and process scheduling of student stipends and refunds for credit balances
• Monitor receivables and contact overdue accounts
• Oversee delinquent account collections to ensure all processes are in accordance with laws and regulations
• Ensure data accurately reflects the amount paid by students as well as student enrollment status
• Prepare invoices as needed for outside agencies for student payments
• Assist and coordinates with other departments (Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid) relating to application fees, refunds, registrations, etc.
• Provide excellent customer service and trouble-shooting for student issues
• Ability to effectively communicate instruction in person, via telephone and email
• Other duties as required by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree preferred
• Two to four years of Bursar or Financial Aid services experience within an educational institution.
• Proficiency in detailed accounting transactions, processing and systems.
• Through knowledge of federal student loan programs and strong understanding of account practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Knowledge of CampusVue is a plus
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Great customer service skills
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• High energy level, ability to work well under pressure
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail

TO APPLY: Forward resume and cover letter with your salary expectations to View email address on culinaryagents.com 

PAY: $27.50- $32.50 Per Hour

Full-Time

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Tuition Assistance
• Free tuition in ICE’s Career Training programs
• Free Recreational Classes
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Work Location: In person

About ICE:

The award-winning Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) was established in 1975 and has since grown to be one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary institute in New York City and Los Angeles. In 2015, ICE built and moved to a new flagship location in lower Manhattan, NY. In 2019, USAToday ranked ICE the “#1 culinary school in America”. The foundation of ICE is its programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, Hotel & Hospitality Management and Health-Supportive Culinary Arts. ICE’s programs are intensive, sophisticated and can be completed in 6-13 months. In addition to career programs, ICE offers a vast menu of recreational courses for the public, and a highly developed special events division. ICE continues to grow and evolve with the launch of its LA campus in 2018, the acquisition of the Natural Gourmet Institute in 2019 and the acquisition of the French Culinary Institute (ie International Culinary Center) in 2020. For more information about ICE, please visit our website at ice.edu or connect with us @iceculinary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watch our videos on YouTube at:

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is an equal opportunity employer.