Manager of Student Accounts
The Manager of Student Accounts manages all aspects of the Landmark College student billing system (accounts receivable), helping to insure the fiscal integrity of the College. The Manager of Student Accounts maintains billing accounts for all students including deposits and tuition and fee charges and credits to student accounts including disbursement of financial aid and cash payments and electronic payment receipts, as well as management of the College-wide debit card system. Student account statements are prepared and distributed electronically on schedule, approved by the College Controller. The Manager of Student Accounts works closely with the Controller to cross-check and correctly categorize disbursed financial aid in collaboration with staff of the Financial Aid Office. The Manager of Student Accounts conducts analyses for Administration & Finance staff, prepares for the annual financial audit and Uniform Guidance audit, and, with other Administration & Finance staff, and participates in planning and managing the workflow of the department.
This position requires a minimum of 5 years of increasing professional responsibility, experience, and best practice of specific administrative and accounting skills necessary for the performance of this job. Strong work experience and knowledge of non-profit and educational business practices. Strong analytical skills demonstrated both in thinking, problem solving, and the use of computerized spreadsheet reporting techniques. Strong conceptual and applied knowledge of computerized database programs for financial operations. Excellent organizational skills, including planning, work scheduling and task completion. Ability to work independently, supervise and direct the work of others, and to exercise sound professional judgment. Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and in writing, and the ability to interpret and explain financial information to students and family members. Ability to effectively communicate with Landmark College faculty and staff. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential data in situations involving plans or interactions with students, parents, colleagues, and those outside the Landmark College community.
Located in southern Vermont, Landmark College is a premier institution for students who learn differently. As the nation’s first accredited college for students with learning disabilities (including dyslexia), ADHD, and ASD, we are a mainstream college with a unique, resource-rich academic model.
The Landmark College Office of Human Resources strives to ensure that we are an employer of choice, attracting and retaining uniquely talented individuals able to advance the College’s position as the college of choice for students who learn differently. We are committed to a philosophy that recognizes each person as an individual, worthy of respect, trust, dignity and fair treatment, and we apply these tenets to serve, support, and value all members of our community.
We recognize the importance of providing a work environment that is conducive to carrying out the College’s mission and contributes to the personal and professional growth of our faculty and staff. For Human Resources, this means the administration of employment policies, benefit plans, and compensation programs that are regularly evaluated and remain competitive and fair.
How to Apply
Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email your application to [email protected]. Applications may also be mailed to Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, Vermont 05346. No phone calls please.
Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion. Landmark College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.