Senior Receivables Specialist
USD 45,300-50k / year
Posted on Aug 26, 2026
Senior Receivables Specialist
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
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. |
| Salary | *$45,300 - $50,000 |
| Posting Date | 08/25/2026 |
| Closing Date | 09/08/2026 |
| Benefits |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| 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
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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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 40 |
| Activity | 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. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | 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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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 5 |
| Activity | 4. Responsible for, along with the Accounts Receivable Officer, the daily transport of college deposits to the college’s bank. |
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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 5 |
| Activity | 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. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | 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. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 20 |
| Activity | 7. Assists during heavy billing periods with phone calls and emails in the Treasurer’s Office. |
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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Reference List
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Form DD 214