What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Billing Specialist position at South Plains College?
Job Title
Student Billing Specialist
Department
LEVL - Business Office
Employment Status
FT Full-Time
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Benefits
Yes
Months per Year
12
Job Description
The Student Billing Specialist assists students, parents, and staff with billing questions, payment collection, and back-office processes as assigned.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Receipt payments from students, South Plains College departments, and external agencies.
Daily payment reconciliation.
Remove balance holds daily.
Electronic filing as needed.
Cross-train with Accounts Payable.
Assist students and prospective students by phone, email, and in-person with questions pertaining to registration charges, awarded financial aid/scholarships/sponsorships, refund disbursements, direct deposit setup, payment plans, 1098T tax forms, collection inquiries, and other billing questions.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
none
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED certificate required.
Office experience and accounting knowledge preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions. The ability to effectively respond to questions from faculty, agencies, students, and the public is essential. Bilingual preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to use a 10 key or calculator.
REASONING ABILITY The applicant must be able to follow directions (either written or oral) and solve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level is usually moderate.
Receipt payments from students, South Plains College departments, and external agencies.
Daily payment reconciliation.
Remove balance holds daily.
Electronic filing as needed.
Cross-train with Accounts Payable.
Assist students and prospective students by phone, email, and in-person with questions pertaining to registration charges, awarded financial aid/scholarships/sponsorships, refund disbursements, direct deposit setup, payment plans, 1098T tax forms, collection inquiries, and other billing questions.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
none
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED certificate required.
Office experience and accounting knowledge preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions. The ability to effectively respond to questions from faculty, agencies, students, and the public is essential. Bilingual preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to use a 10 key or calculator.
REASONING ABILITY The applicant must be able to follow directions (either written or oral) and solve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level is usually moderate.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S6112019-P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
12/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Application Review Date
12/01/2025
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://southplainscollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/4370
