Job Title: Bursar Clerk
Req Id: 35589
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:
$17.00 - $17.50/hour
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
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
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
HS Diploma required
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
