APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click ?Apply? and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office Budget and Finance is part of the Finance and Business team and has a vision to recruit, develop and retain outstanding people who efficiently provide exceptional service in support of Penn State?s teaching, research and public service missions. The Office of the Bursar is seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals with excellent customer service skills to fill a full-time position as a Student Account Associate - Supervisor. The successful candidate will: Provide counseling and guidance to students, families, staff, and campuses on University and Bursar policies and procedures related to all aspects of the student account throughout the student life cycle Provide a high level of in-depth analysis for student accounts Resolve issues with accounts Guide students and families through the billing and financial aid disbursement and refunding processes, by responding to direct requests from students, families, and staff via telephone, e-mail, and visitors to the Bursar?s Office Accept and post payments, and issue receipts Provide information on University Policies and processes and is a resource for the Student Account Specialists team, responsible for training and coaching staff, team scheduling, customer intake statistical reporting, and handling of escalated student resolution Work closely with Bursar management to make recommendations for improvement May have direct supervisor responsibility depending on business needs of at least 2 full-time direct reports Works under limited supervision Education and Experience: Minimally requires an Associate?s degree plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills and experience include: High level of attention to detail and critical thinking skills Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and grammatical skills Customer services skills Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions is highly desirable This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work (up to 3 days per week onsite). Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university?s teaching, research, and service mission. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $46,400.00 - $67,300.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA There?s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world?s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom ? it?s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania?s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters ? more than half a million strong ? driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.
