Business Office Director
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Duties: Provide departmental leadership and guidance for the areas of Student Accounts, Cashiers, and Billing; operate complex administrative system to effectively manage accounts receivables, student billings, third party billings, payment plans, delinquent accounts, refunds, direct deposits, and cashiering; collaborate with the offices of financial aid, registrar, accounting, and other campus departments on interrelated student policies and processes for student success and retention; actively participate in the overall operations of student financial services, billing and receivables, and cashiering functions of the university; oversee others in these areas; provide direction and leadership in financial management and policy improvements; ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures; provide periodic reports of receipts and technical information to management and administration; participate in the planning of University events related to enrollment, registration, and other University functions; encourage customer-oriented staff interaction with students, parents, administrators, faculty and staff; interact with external auditors and provide information as required; establish, implement, and monitor departmental goals, objectives, and progress; establish a staffing structure to effectively accomplish goals and objectives and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business related field and three years' work experience in closely related university environment required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted; knowledge of University administrative software systems; thorough knowledge of Business Office processes to support independent judgement; ability to relay information to internal and external stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, and staff across the University; demonstrate excellent customer service standards and procedures; ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments; outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community; ability to foster a cooperative work environment. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three (3) references to ...@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.