Req Id: 35589
Job Title: Bursar Clerk
City: Hammond
Job Description:
Overview of Bursar Clerk
The Office of the Bursar is seeking a Bursar Clerk. The Bursar Clerk will process window transactions, respond to emails from students and parents in the department email, and provide excellent customer service within the Bursar. This person will also gain general knowledge of the functions of departments within the Enrollment Service Center.
This position has the flexibility to work in a hybrid environment which allows you to work both on campus and remotely.
Pay:
Schedule: PNW Job Title: Accounting Technician
Duties and Responsibilities of Bursar Clerk - Process student accounts activities and maintain student records
- Answer all questions that students have when they call or direct them to someone who can
- Issue manual check refunds and credit card refunds for students
- Disburse checks to students as needed
- Process Financial Aid Advance upon approval
- Balance/close out cash drawer at the end of the day and prepare bank cash deposits
- Deposit checks in ITMS system for deposit daily
- Enter encumbrances/holds on student information system
- Process Undeliverable Mail
- Prepare banks and deposits for Student Organizations and Athletics
- Process Business Department transactions
- Set up manual payment arrangement with students
- May serve as Notary for students and staff. Licensing will be provided.
- Order departmental supplies
- Counsel students, parents and others concerning their account balances
- Set up appointments for students with the Bursar
- Generate and mail itemized receipts
- Count/Deposit coins received from other departments
- At all times provide accurate, courteous and timely service
- At all times serve as an active, supportive and professional member of the Finance and Business Services Department team
Benefits of Bursar Clerk - Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
- Ten paid holidays
- University paid and matching contribution to retirement
- University contribution to Health Savings Account -
- Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit:
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.
PNW sits between Chicago's skyscrapers and Lake Michigan's sandy shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.
Experience of Bursar Clerk - One year of cashiering experience or money handling required
Education of Bursar Clerk Core Competencies of Bursar Clerk - Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Must have strong customer service skills
- Must be able to work overtime during peak registration periods
- Must be able to work at least one evening per week or as needed
- Ability to work in a cross-trained environment with enrollment services
Additional Information Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable. Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
FLSA Status Non-Exempt