Assistant Bursar

Posting Details

Posting Details Working Title: Assistant Bursar Position Number: 00828A Department: FINANCE OFFICE Location: Norfolk, VA Type of Position: Classified Type of Job: Full Time EEO Category: B Professionals

Job Description

The primary objectives of the Assistant Bursar are to provide supporting leadership and management of the day-to-day accounting control functions within the Bursars office. The responsibilities include:

• Supervising and training staff on the daily aspects of the Bursars office
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining annual, quarterly, and monthly reports
• Performing special projects as assigned by the Bursar
• Performing duties in the absence of the Bursar and performing other related duties as required

The position will coordinate with the Financial Reporting team on preparation of annual financial documents as requested for audits, as well as collaborate with the Registrar and Financial Aid partner offices as appropriate. The Assistant Bursar will research and implement new standards and best practices, ensuring continuous compliance with University, State, and Federal standards while maintaining a positive environment of high-quality customer service, efficient operations, and continuous improvement in the Bursars office.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Demonstrated ability to implement new, improved systems, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to read, create, analyze, and interpret financial reports and transaction details
• Ability to coach staff, respond to inquiries or complaints from faculty, students, staff, regulatory agencies, and members of the community
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate action to resolve problems using sound judgment and decision-making process and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
• Understanding of financial principles and internal controls, and demonstrated ability to apply those principles in an operational environment
• Thorough knowledge of AR technology systems or related technologies
• Ability to effectively present information and communicate complex ideas to management and public groups
• Strong customer service orientation, while using diplomacy and discretion in all interactions
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to provide a consistent and disciplined approach to new challenges

Special Licenses, Registration, or Certification

• None

Education or Training

• Comprehensive experience in university or large industry financial office
• Some recent experience in a management position
• Considerable experience in financial reporting and transactional accounting processes and reporting
• Considerable experience with high volume processing and customer service

Additional Considerations

• Supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification
• Considerable knowledge in business, public administration, or related field
• Some experience with Banner or ERP computer system
• Some not-for-profit or government accounting experience preferred

Conditions of Employment

• This is an open until filled recruitment.
• This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
• This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
• Annual Salary: Hourly Rate: Salary commensurate with education and experience
• Posting Detail Information
• Job Requisition Number: S03182
• Job Open To: General Public
• Open Date: 01122026
• Close Date: Open Until Filled
• Special Instructions: NA
• Criminal Background Check: The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational, and social opportunities for all persons without regard to race or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists, color, religion, sex or gender, including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at 757-683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter formerly called a Certificate of Disability provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services, DARS, or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired, DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drscpidPWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is a response to a formal complaint or charge, b in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or c consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

1. What student information systems, SIS, or financial systems have you used (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, Workday, Colleague)? Briefly describe your level of proficiency.

2. Describe your experience with student accounts, billing, collections, or cashiering in a higher education or similar environment. Open-Ended Question

3. Describe your experience working with FERPA, PCI, or other regulatory requirements related to student financial records. How do you ensure compliance while providing effective customer service? Open-Ended Question

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Letter of Application
• Optional Documents: Yellow Layoff Form, Blue Layoff Card, AHP Letter