Top 4 Bursar Jobs in Connecticut

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Porter & Chester Institute —Rocky Hill, CT
- $50,000 - $63,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Connecticut State Community College —Manchester, CT
- $56,881 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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University of Bridgeport —Bridgeport, CT
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Director of Graduate Admission
Fairfield University —Fairfield, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
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Porter & Chester Institute -
Rocky Hill, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $63,000 a year

Qualifications

Customer communication
Financial services customer support
Confidential information handling
Spreadsheets
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Bursar

Are you an accounting, finance, or business professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and helping people?

Do you thrive in a role that combines financial oversight, customer service, compliance, and process improvement?

We're looking for a detail-oriented Bursar to oversee student accounts, billing, collections, refunds, and financial compliance activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial operations while providing exceptional service to students, families, and internal stakeholders.

If you are analytical, organized, and enjoy taking ownership of processes while working collaboratively with others, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Bursar, you'll oversee the day-to-day management of student financial accounts while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations. You'll serve as a key resource for students and staff while helping maintain accurate and efficient financial operations.

You will:

Manage and maintain student financial accounts and account records
Monitor account balances and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Coordinate payment plans, account adjustments, and account maintenance activities
Collaborate closely with Financial Aid and Educational Funding teams regarding disbursements, refunds, and account adjustments
Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education Title IV regulations and institutional policies
Provide professional support and guidance to students, parents, and staff regarding billing, payments, and account questions
Respond to inquiries and resolve account-related issues in a timely and professional manner
Maintain strict confidentiality of student financial information
Ensure compliance with FERPA, institutional policies, and applicable federal and state regulations
Prepare reports related to receivables, collections, account activity, and financial operations
Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and financial reporting requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy
Support technology upgrades, system testing, and enhancements related to student finance operations
Process Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations for withdrawn students within prescribed deadlines
Initiate refund communications, including withdrawn and dismissed student notifications to Accounting and Collections departments
Perform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Required:

Minimum 3 years of related work experience
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environment
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism
Strong customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience in higher education, student accounts, financial aid, or bursar operations
Experience working with Title IV regulations and student financial compliance
Telecommunications industry experience is helpful but not required

Why Work With Us?

You'll join a team committed to supporting student success through sound financial stewardship, exceptional service, and regulatory compliance.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working closely with Financial Aid, Accounting, Academic, and Student Services teams. If you're looking for a position that combines financial operations, compliance, leadership, and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

About Our Company:

Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 7 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.

Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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