Director, Financial Services/System Bursar

Job Summary

The Director of Financial Services/System Bursar is responsible for the recommendation and ultimate
implementation tuition and fees and State mandated and Board of Trustees approved optional student waivers and exemptions. Manage the
student and financial information systems as related, but not limited to assessment, accounting, reporting and collection, and deposit of
tuition and fees, exemptions, and waivers. Ensure proper and timely payment of refunds and student credit balances including financial aid
residuals, 3rd party billing, management of federal and state cash supporting aid and scholarships and collection of delinquent accounts and
all billing and receivables. Has reporting oversight of the Student Accounts, Cashiering Operations, Receivables and Collections, and
Scholarship Funds Accounting areas.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to
collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houston’s Future – with college strategic
priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsible for the design, execution, and
effectiveness of a system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets, are
safeguarded, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Manage
Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development,
mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administer and manage the College’s
on-line and in-line cashiering system, 3rd party vendor cash pick-up services, and the Student Payment Plan system. In charge of all payment
solutions including eMarketer/eCommerce, event management and other point of sale systems.

Responsible for HCC’s compliance with the
Single Audit as required by the US Office of Management and Budget Circular – Audits of State, Local Governments and Non-Profit
Organizations and the State of Texas Single Audit Circular.

Responsible for HCC’s compliance with Department of Education’s Cash
Management Regulations (CFR 688.164) and the fiscal management of scholarship funds including drawing down funds from the Department of
Education using ED’s current system for scholarships awarded to students.

Manage all student financial account activities, including
but not limited to the College’s tuition and fee revenues, and all other student-related incidental charges and revenues. Work with the
awarded collection agency to ensure timely billings, collections and reporting of tuition and fees for the System.

Responsible for
HCC’s Merchant Services that process all credit card transactions and its settlement. Ensures HCC’s compliance with Payment Card Industry
Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) regulations.

Responsible for the timely and accurate reporting to Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board (THECB) and other state and federal agencies.

Act as resource for Finance and Administration to interpret
Business Office procedures, HCC policies and procedures, and the rules and regulations of THECB and other external agencies. Recommend and
develop changes to the policies, regulations and procedures as needed.

Provide leadership, guidance, assistance, and directives to
all college business offices in all cashiering functions, and to program and COE directors/managers regarding program and course charges.

Maintain system tables for registration codes including tuition and fee codes and schedules per term, Calendar/schedule set-up
calendar/schedule covering refund schedule and percentages, waivers, 3rd Party (B-codes) set-ups, grant (G-code) set-ups, and others.

Act as the head of the ad-hoc committee regarding enrollment cancellation and administer changes and process improvement.

Advise
Associate Vice Chancellor Finance and Accounting on the interpretation/application of federal/state laws and regulation as related to
student financial services and accounts.

Maintain Cash Handling Procedures Manual to provide operating guidance for the colleges and
Student Financial Services staff.

Collaborate with the Executive Director of Financial Aid, Registrar, and HCC departments to ensure
there is a concerted and synchronized effort towards student service.

Responsible for the accounting of Scholarship Funds, including
but not limited to Department of Education Title IV grants.

Responsible for the preparation of the financial portions of audit
schedules for State, Federal, internal and external auditors, including but not limited to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
and Schedule of Expenditures of State of Texas awards.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required

* 6 years of administrative experience in accounting/business office and supervisory experience required

* Educational
system experience preferred

Licensing & Certification

* Valid Texas Driver License

* Certified Public Accountant
(CPA) license in the State of Texas preferred.

Special Skills

* MS Office Programs

* Information Management Systems

* Budget Management

* Strong analytical skills

* Conflict resolution techniques

Competencies

*
Acting as a Champion for Change

* Thinking like an Entrepreneur

* Driving for Results

* Leveraging Opportunities

* Setting a Strategic Vision

* Attracting & Developing Talent

* Inspiring & Motivating Others

* Acting
Strategically

* Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals

* Managing Resources

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position
during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner.
Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required
to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that
are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The
Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve
the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and
technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees,
certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as
you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders
across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a
dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home
  to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall
  after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league
  sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor
  activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate
  healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums
  and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture
  & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds
like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin,
age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX
Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [email protected]

HCC values its employees and their contributions,
promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that
encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview,
should contact (713) 718-8565.