ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCYFLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)Compensation: $78,000.00-90,000.00 Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information! SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE - At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. Colorado Mesa University Core Values. Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others. Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill. Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others. Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity. Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown. Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals. SECTION II – THE SEAT - At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats. The seat reports to the Controller and supervises a team of four: the Accounting Systems and Collections Coordinator, Third-Party Coordinator, and two Student Account Specialists. This seat supports approximately 10,000 students and manages accounts receivable balances of up to $80 million. This seat has oversight of all university receivables and is responsible for receipt, application, and reconciliation of all incoming payments including student payments and revenue generated from external billing and merchant activity. The Bursar has decision authority over student accounts policies and procedures and payment system administration. OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/ OR TASKSCAPACITY REQUIREMENTS - Ability to learn and utilize new systems and applications. Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, index match functions, charts, forecasts, and trending tools. Ability to analyze data and determine the best course of action. Regularly demonstrating emotional intelligence to facilitate good relationships and a positive working environment. Flexibility to juggle multiple priorities and access large amounts of information readily. Ability to communicate strategy, facilitate decision making and work through difficult conversations with people at all levels in the organization. Ability to present complex information in an understandable manner to leaders, including executives, directors, and managers. Ability to use direct and empathetic communication to manage difficult situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.