Responsible for student account management including maintaining the software; working with families and students on their accounts
Setup new school year in Tuition Management including entering tuition amounts, PEAK students and all pertinent scholarships, financial assistance, and fees
Process tuition payments, voucher requests, and reduced program applications
Collect all tuition and fees, via software or telephone
Work closely with the Scholarship & Financial Assistance Officer and Admissions team on student registration
Review past due balances, coordinate and document payment plans, assess and record late fees as applicable
Document all petty cash transactions
Make all bank deposits remotely for checks or in person for cash and or money orders
Issue receipts for all cash, checks, or credit cards payments, and document all transactions in the financial system
Process and code invoices for appropriate departments or fund allocation
Process all purchases and invoices and record the transactions in the approved budget
Order, distribute, track office, class and educational supplies to maintain adequate inventory with approved budgets
Maintain vendor files and ensure all documentation is in Bill.com, including W-9s, invoices, credit memos, contracts, and any other applicable documents
Reconcile Student Receivables balances
Reconcile Petty Cash at Business Office and Spirit Store
Reconcile remittances received from Square (for payments from students, athletics, clubs, and other activities)
Reconcile monthly cash receipts from scholarships, donations, events, foundations & grants, with the Development office
Record all petty cash transactions in QBO with backup
Coordinate maintenance and supply replenishment for copy machines throughout the school
Contact vendors for copier repairs and supply orders
Serve as the liaison for cafeteria scheduling and the hired cleaning company
Maintain and distribute keys to all employees
Maintain and distribute keys for the school buses to staff, faculty, and coaches
Department Coordinator & Student Services
Illinois Institute of Technology
09.2018 - 07.2024
Coordinated the Athletic department budget including all purchases and procedures
Managed department transportation needs
Managed projects for organization and improvement of the Athletic department and recreation facilities
Administered all athletics event scheduling including all contracts, officials, and support staff
Coordinated payments of all officials and event support staff
Coordinated, implemented, and evaluated all facets of the compliance areas, including eligibility certification, and practice activities for all varsity teams
Reviewed compliance documents to ensure accuracy in all compliance areas; audited and approved records, documented practices, and competitions
Developed and implemented educational programs for coaches, student-athletes, university staff, and alumni concerning limitations, interpretations and individual compliance responsibilities
Coordinated and managed student-athlete academic progress using NCAA, conference and other athletics web-based systems to prepare, report, and monitor roster lists and records
Ensured compliance with NAIA/NCAA and conference rules & regulations
Coordinated and submitted all required NAIA/NCAA reporting and monitoring
Coordinated all initial eligibility and amateurism clearance with the NCAA
Monitored all documentation required from coaches for the operation of the athletics program
Coordinated departmental budgeting and interacts regularly with the Director of Finance for Undergraduate Affairs
Monitored eligibility of student-athletes
Prepared check requisitions and purchase orders
Hired student workers, trained student workers, paid student workers, and scheduled student workers when and where they will work
Administrative Assistant & Office Coordinator
Illinois Institute of Technology
03.2012 - 09.2018
Maintained the Controller's Office supplies including taking inventory and ordering new supplies
Reconciled and maintained P-Card receipts and statements for the Controller's Office management team
Scanned, filed, and maintained all non-salary Controller's office receipts and invoices
Managed the daily incoming and outgoing mail for the Controller's Office
Mailed invoices, account payable checks, and annual tax documents for the Controller's Office
Filed and archived journal entries, purchase orders, finance, audit committee files, and financial reports
Scanned Student Accounting, Grants & Contract Accounting, and Gift/Endowment documents for Banner Xtender imaging
Uploaded files into Banner Xtender based on pre-determined indexing
Provided operational support to various Controllers Office departments on special projects and activities as determined by the Controller's Office management team
Ensured proper handling and accounting of daily receipts
Accurately recorded incoming payments in Banner System
Performed reconciliations in compliance with all Controllers' Office policies
Extracted the following payments from the University's online system: Return ACH, Lockbox, EDI Received items, and Wires
Ensured accountability of university receipts and funds at all times by balancing the daily cash reconciliation worksheet with the day's transactions
Researched incoming payments and resolves discrepancies related to student, tenant, and third-party sponsor accounts
Assisted in reconciliation of general ledger and sub ledger accounts as needed
Reviewed incoming payments prior to posting to determine proper accounting.
Administrative Coordinator
Illinois Institute of Technology
11.2007 - 03.2012
Supported the Associate Vice President/Controller
Managed and updated the electronic calendar on a daily basis
Facilitated all meetings and the flow of communication between the Associate Vice President/Controller, faculty, staff, students, business partners, and the public
Scheduled and coordinated training programs, manage key projects, report production, presentation design, and office operations
Answered and screened all incoming calls, took messages, provided information, or redirected calls to the appropriate parties at the University
Interacted with executives, departmental, and administrative offices to facilitate coordination of University policies and procedures
Prepared correspondence, including creating and editing letters, responding to correspondence received, reviewing all incoming mail and performing large copy jobs
Assisted in orienting new employees, process payroll paperwork on behalf of the associate Vice President/Controller, monitored time sheets and time off
Established and maintained extensive filing system of the office for the Associate Vice President/Controller
Reviewed and maintained sensitive information (such as payroll authorizations, salary, and other relevant information) and ensured confidentiality of information acquired during meetings and discussions concerning personnel and financial matters
Checked the budget and sign off on petty cash expenses
Ordered and distributed all office supplies as needed
Reconciled and attached all required receipts pertaining to the monthly statement for the accounting department Procurement Card.