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Senior Receivables Specialist

College of Charleston: Human Resources

Senior Receivables Specialist

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Senior Receivables Specialist

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

GEN08

Level

Department

Treasurer

Job Purpose

The Senior Receivables Specialist serves as the senior specialist over student accounts and non-student receivables. Coordinates along with the Assistant Treasurer the activities of Accounts Receivable Officer and all Accounts Receivable support staff. Reconciles invoices for special projects.

Minimum Requirements

Associates degree (or equivalent in credit hours) in Accounting and 2 years of experience in accounting and collections. Experience working with student loans, consumer credit or student financial aid preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of accounting, financial aid regulations and collection practices. Knowledge of student/non-student collection practices preferred. Familiar with FERPA, Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and other laws and regulations regarding financial aid loans and receivables collections.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Required to handle large volumes of phone calls, emails and face-to-face discussions. Must be able to communicate professionally when confronted with disagreeable or argumentative individuals. Must be highly organized and be able to multitask.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and credit check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$45,300 - $50,000

Posting Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

09/08/2026

Benefits

Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

Posting Number

2026135

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18430

Job Duties

Activity

1. Coordinates, with the Assistant Treasurer, activities of the Accounts Receivable Officer, which includes the collection of student and non-student receivables. Coordinates activities of collection agencies and measures the success of the various agencies. Ensures compliance with state & federal regulations governing the collection of accounts receivables. Ensures compliance with FERPA student privacy regulations.

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2. Coordinates with the Assistant Treasurer for yearly tax offset procedures for Student Receivables. Assists maintaining the tax offset and GEAR spreadsheets with the Assistant Treasurer to ensure balance accuracy.

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3. Plans, schedules, coordinates and conducts exit interviews and provides necessary information to billing agent for Stafford and Direct Student Loans.

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4. Responsible for, along with the Accounts Receivable Officer, the daily transport of college deposits to the college’s bank.

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5. Analyzes and recommends year-end bad debt write-offs in accordance with College policy and enters the transactions in the Banner AR system when all approvals have been given.

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6. Responsible to ensure that all policies and procedures are followed in A/R recovery. Responsible for coordination and execution of phone calls, letters, emails, etc. of outstanding A/R on a daily basis. Responsible to ensure that all tracking and follow up communications are made on balances due. Responsible for the timely placement of delinquent accounts with State approved collection agencies.

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7. Assists during heavy billing periods with phone calls and emails in the Treasurer’s Office.

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