Student Account Representative

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Please note that this position will remain open until filled.

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Primary Function: To participate as a member of the Bursar's Office team to achieve the goals of the division and the College.

Responsibilities: Working with the staff assigned on: (1) Facilitate the operation of the Finance Office: maintain proper systems of accounting and internal control as related to the Bursar, according to established procedures; prepare financial statements relating to all aspects of the Bursar's function as required; assist in implementing established systems and procedures; provide customer service support; serve as Notary; (2) Provide secretarial services: typing, using College standard software, technology systems, and associated peripherals; answering phone; placing routine calls and dispensing routine information; handle routine notifications and correspondence as instructed; handle incoming and outgoing mail; filing; maintain supplies; make required copies and faxes; (3) Direct student assistants: delegate student employees' responsibilities and work load as directed; (4) Implementing special responsibilities: as assigned by the supervisor.

Organizational Relationships: Responsible to the immediate supervisor for the performance of assigned duties.

Performance Standards: Performance in this position is considered satisfactory when: (1) responsibilities of the position have been carried out at a level to ensure efficient functioning of the office; (2) effective cooperative relationships exist with other staff members, students and members of the community.

Qualifications: (1) Education: (a) attainment of an Associate Degree in Accounting, Business or related discipline; (b) any equivalent combination of formal training and experience. (2) Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: (a) ability to use technology systems and tools to support the bursar operations; (b) accurate keyboarding, including figures and form completion; (c) proficient in College standard software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases as pertains to the department; (d) understanding of Bursar's function and college accounting; (e) understanding of the College's fee structure; (f) accuracy in handling money; (g) high degree of confidentiality; (h) strong organizational skills; (i) adaptability; (j) aptitude for work to be performed; (k) ability to function effectively as a member of a team. (3) Experience: minimum one year related experience.