What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Student Billing Clerk position at Western Oklahoma State College?
To apply visit our webpage at www.wosc.edu/jobs to download and complete a clerical application. Applications can also be picked up at in the Personnel Office at 2801 N Main, A6, Altus OK 73521. Applications can be emailed to april.nelson@wosc.edu
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma; A.A. degree or equivalent preferred.
Credentials: None
Special Knowledge, Skill or Ability: Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and experience in preparing billings and claims for payment. Must be able to operate computers and have proficiency with spreadsheet software (Excel) and operate 10-key by touch. Must be familiar with computerized cash registers and have experience handling check, credit card, and cash transactions.
Training or Experience Required: Minimum of one-year experience clerical/bookkeeping and/or cashier related experience. Some microcomputer/bookkeeping education can substitute for actual experience.
Reports to: Director of Student Billing/Controller
Performance Expectations: Resolves/interprets rules, procedures, and policies to assist customers/students and to simplify decision making. Follows health and safety policies, regulations, and works safely. Adheres to departmental rules concerning dress, attendance, leave usage, etc. Uses creativity and initiative to perform work and solve problems. Cooperates with and assists other employees. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward students, staff, and the public.
Contact with Others: An incumbent in this position has regular contact with persons outside the college which requires tact and diplomacy, independent judgment, problem solving, and interpreting policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions/Performance Responsibilities:
1. Serves as a cashier and balances a till each day to a specified amount
2. Assists the Director of Student Billing in filing and maintenance of all student forms including posting payments, posting Financial Aid, attaching correspondence, checking for accuracy, correct filing and scanning
3. Run reports and create spreadsheets to check accuracy of Federal Grants, Scholarships, and Third Party aid on students’ accounts
4. Assists in responding to student questions regarding overdue bills and billing problems
5. Analyzes past due accounts and initiates collection efforts verbally or in writing
6. Works with Financial Aid to make sure all aid is applied correctly – including Scholarships, Federal Aid and waivers
7. Performs other duties as assigned
Supervision Exercised: An incumbent does not supervise.
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions: Other than those physical/mental requirements included in the essential functions, employee must be able to communicate on the telephone and in person.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Office
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10