Assistant Director of Student Accounts

Higher Education Assistance Group • Wellesley, MA

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Higher Education Assistance Group, Inc. (HEAG) is actively seeking Student Accounts Assistant Director level consultants. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years of recent, relevant experience in a dynamic, fast-paced Student Accounts or Bursar Office. Prior consulting experience is a plus, but not mandatory. Consultants must be able to fill interim positions for a diverse group of schools, with direct knowledge of complex compliance issues, including but not limited to knowledge of Title IV Financial Aid programs, Cash Reconciliation, and 1098T processing and submission. This position supports the management and operations of student billing, receivable services, cashiering, and related bursar functions. This role oversees day-to-day student account activities, ensures accurate and timely billing, enforces collection policies, supervises staff, and helps develop and maintain policies and controls that align with institutional and NACUBO best practices. Candidates must demonstrate competence, be well versed in Student Account and Revenue Management, and able to assist with the institution's billing and revenue collection programs. Strong skillsets in Banner, Colleague, Power Campus, Peoplesoft, Jenzabar, Touch Net or other Student Information Systems, including is required. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently, and in a mostly remote capacity. Contracted assignments can be short or long term and may include travel. Hours can vary by assignment. The Higher Education Assistance Group, Inc. (HEAG) is a comprehensive financial aid consulting group with corporate headquarters located in Wellesley, Massachusetts & has been in business for over 35 years. Our consultants are based across the country. Please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of recent, relevant experience in a dynamic, fast-paced Student Accounts or Bursar Office.
• Direct knowledge of complex compliance issues, including but not limited to knowledge of Title IV Financial Aid programs, Cash Reconciliation, and 1098T processing and submission.
• Candidates must demonstrate competence, be well versed in Student Account and Revenue Management
• Strong skillsets in Banner, Colleague, Power Campus, Peoplesoft, Jenzabar, Touch Net or other Student Information Systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a mostly remote capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Prior consulting experience

Responsibilities

• Supports the management and operations of student billing, receivable services, cashiering, and related bursar functions.
• Oversees day-to-day student account activities
• Ensures accurate and timely billing
• Enforces collection policies
• Supervises staff
• Helps develop and maintain policies and controls that align with institutional and NACUBO best practices.
• Assist with the institution's billing and revenue collection programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed