Assistant Bursar

Job Title: Assistant Bursar Location: Atlanta Metropolitan State College Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 291460 Job Summary 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 Manage bursary and cashiering operations related to student registration, billing, drop for nonpayment, and reinstatement, and the daily feed between Banner and PeopleSoft Financial software. Complete daily processing of student account transactions and post to the general ledger. Prepare the weekly refund file/process student refunds. Assist with fee rules and assessment, systems implementation and maintenance. Complete submodule reconciliations and reporting. Manage third‑party contract and billing. Manage student health insurance program. Hire, train, assign, direct, evaluate, and manage cashier and student worker positions. 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 a valid Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to travel to other institutions. Salary $53,000 – $66,000 Annually Key Skills and Knowledge 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. Decision making and problem‑solving skills. Interpersonal relations and ability to deal with the public. Oral and written communication skills. Other Information Position has financial responsibilities. Position will require driving. Role is considered a position of trust. Position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). Position may travel 1% – 24% of the time. Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including a criminal background check, to determine eligibility for employment. For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. Accommodations Physical demands are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions. Individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format should contact Human Resources. Equal Employment Opportunity Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal employment opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or military/veteran status. Special Applicant Instructions To apply, please ensure that you fully complete all application questions and fields. Be sure to attach all required documents, including: Cover Letter Unofficial transcripts Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) Contact information for 3 professional references Clery Disclosure This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery‑specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed