Graduate Assistant for the Business Office bei Tiffin University

Description

Graduate Assistant for the Business Office

POSITION: Graduate Assistant for the Business Office

SUPERVISOR: Controller

DEPARTMENT:  Business Office

LOCATION: On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH

JOB TYPE: Part-time (20 hours per week)

Graduate Assistant for the Business Office Description:

The Graduate Assistant for the Business Office will direct and coordinate functions related to the receipt of funds, entering journal entries, reviewing credit card transactions, and reconciliations for the Business Office. The Graduate Assistant for the Business Office is responsible for the collection, accountability, and deposit of all tuition, fees, loan payments, and other receivables.

Graduate Assistant for the Business Office Responsibilities:

• Operations of student financial services, billing and receivables, and banking functions of Tiffin University.
• Reconciling cash, check, credit card, and direct deposit transactions.
• Ensures accurate statement of charges and monthly statements.
• Review expense report transactions for accuracy.
• Accept payments for Tiffin University.
• Post daily cash receipts journal to the general ledger.
• Monitor collection agency activity.
• Perform data entry functions and journal entries as required.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Ability to apply policies effectively and accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees and students.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making good decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form within a diverse community.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to questions tactfully and professionally.
• Excellent phone communication skills.

Requirements

Graduate Assistant for the Business Office Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.

Experience

• Experience in student accounts or accounting.

Other:

• Knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques, and principles.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of academic/registrar terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
• Enrollment in a graduate program at Tiffin University.

Graduate Assistant Policies and Procedures:

• As a Graduate Assistant, you receive 100% of tuition (including books, class lab fees, and technology fees) covered by Tiffin University and a $4,800 standardized annual stipend.
• Graduate Assistants must be regularly admitted into one of Tiffin University’s Graduate programs. They must be enrolled and attending a minimum of 4 credit hours.
• The Graduate Assistant is required to work 20 hours per week and not to exceed 1000 hours per year.
• Graduate Assistants are required to be continuously enrolled and attending courses and working their assistantship through Fall, Summer, and Spring semesters.
• Graduate Assistants are considered part-time employees and are not employed in a permanent classification. Graduate Assistants are not eligible for benefits, including but not limited to sick and annual leave, health and life insurance, and retirement.
• Employment approval and or continuation is contingent upon a successful background check.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer