Purpose of the Position:

The Business Office Specialist will be responsible for posting all Title IV funding,billing/invoicing of third-party vendors, accurate tuition billing to student’s ledgers, and timely processing of credit balances and refunds.

The Business Office Specialist reports to the Associate Director, Student Finance Business Office.

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. 

• Pay rate of $19.00.hr
• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Key Responsibilities:

Functional:

• Maintains student account ledger cards by posting all Title IV funding and third party payments.
• Processes and bills all third parties that work with students.
• Schedules all credit balances listed on ledger in a timely manner as to stay in compliance with Federal regulations.
• Reviews and accurately bills tuition and charges to student ledger cards as appropriate
• Completes tuition adjustments to student ledger cards as appropriate
• Assists in month and year end closing accounting process
• Assists in any Finance related functions as appropriate

Support Institutional Initiatives:

• Keeps current with institutional goals, objectives, and progress.
• Engages in institutional sponsored activities and initiatives as appropriate.
• Leads with courage in support of change initiatives that impact organization.
• Assists in coordinating efforts between departments within UMA.

Compliance:

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Work Experience, Skills & Abilities:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in the higher education industry.
• Working knowledge of Title IV Regulations with the ability to locate and resolve issues on ledger card
• Comprehensive experience with technology and/or Microsoft Office.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor degree
• 3+ years of experience in Student Finance/Accounts, Business Office or Bursar’s Office activities.

Working Environment:

• Fully remote role with only occasional, planned onsite or travel requirements.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Requires long periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Requires ability to travel as needed
• Requires occasional bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Requires occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody. 

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.

CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES

We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.

COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS

We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.

PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE

We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.

HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY

Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.

WORK AS ONE

We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.

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