Associate Bursar for Compliance

POSITION DETAILS The University Bursar, in the Office of Treasury Management at The City University of New York (CUNY), ensures that all student-related financial transactions are properly recorded and managed across the University.
The University Bursar develops and implements policies and procedures related to the Student Financial (SF) modules of CUNYfirst, interprets and updates the University’s Tuition and Fee Manual, and creates and implements the deferred tuition payment and collection processes.
Reporting to the University Bursar, the Associate Bursar for Compliance will be responsible for university-wide fiscal, operational, and compliance activities related to billing and collecting funds owed by students and third-party organizations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops, maintains, and enforces billing and tuition and fee collection policies.
Provides leadership and guidance on policy matters and best practices related to tuition and fees, as well as PCI-DSS to various stakeholders across the University.
Develops, maintains, and enforces the University's PCI-DSS policy and procedures across the University.
Serves as the primary contact with external vendors and service providers; liaises with said parties to ensure PCI-DSS compliance across all CUNY campuses.
Collaborates with other departments and offices to enhance the quality and efficiency of billing and collecting funds owed by students and third-party organizations.
Generates reports and documentation for compliance purposes.
Conducts reviews of existing processes to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Provides guidance, training, and awareness to CUNY staff on policy and best practices.
Provides support for annual audits, including annual control and compliance reports.
Ensures compliance with Federal, State, City, and University regulations as they pertain to tuition and fees.
NOTE: Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work on-site in the office.
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum: Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.
Preferred: Advanced Degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or related field PCIP, CISSP, CISA, or CISM designations Proactive and collaborative work style with strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Ability to partner and collaborate with a diverse staff population and external parties Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Dependable and highly organized; excellent time management and priority-setting skills with the ability to meet deadlines for multiple competing priorities Computer proficiency using financial and administrative systems and databases and remote/virtual meeting and collaboration tools (Office 365, MS Teams, Zoom); advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Assists in managing the University's financial operations, including accounting, reporting, analysis, and compliance activities.
Advises University and College managers on funding appropriateness and proposes fiscal solutions to resolve academic and/or administrative issues Participates in developing University-wide budgeting policies and procedures; interprets and ensures compliance with University, State, and City policies, guidelines, rules and regulations Participates in strategic planning and re-engineering efforts; evaluates outcomes and makes recommendations regarding resources Develops and recommends fiscal policies and controls Prepares and manages the production of financial, statistical, and analytical reports Collaborates with government agencies, auditors, and others as needed May negotiate contracts May hire, supervise and train finance and/or clerical staff, and manage related administrative functions Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE Higher Education Associate FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range is $82,928 - $100,329 .
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and education.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.
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