CSUN’s Tseng College provides advanced professional education to undergraduate, graduate, international and midcareer students. With more than $34 million in revenue, the College is a leading provider of professional degrees, certificates, and custom-designed programs. Known for its premier support services, the College employs an administrative staff of more than 65 full-time employees and over 25 part-time student administrative support assistants.
The College is nationally recognized for providing programs with formats, delivery modes and locations that address the needs and constraints facing working professionals and their organizations. It works closely with businesses, communities, agencies, and international partners to design and deliver programs that meet unique organizational needs and goals. To learn more about Tseng College go to https://go.csun.edu/aboutCSUN.
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Major Duties
Under general supervision, the Student Account Coordinator performs a wide range of student and third-party accounting functions supporting Tseng College programs. Duties include processing refunds, withdrawals, enrollment changes, and appeals; reviewing and reconciling accounts; responding to inquiries; supporting sponsorship billing; and ensuring accurate, timely financial transactions and communications.
- Performs general student accounting duties, including refund requests, withdrawals, and appeals for specific programs, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with established procedures.
- Reviews accounts for accuracy and prepares audits for student and sponsorship accounts to support reliable billing, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
- Responds to student, Admissions, Registration and Client Services (ARC), and financial aid inquiries regarding student accounts through mail, phone, and in-person communication.
- Performs sponsorship accounts receivable reconciliation, reviews sponsor checks, maintains financial guarantee documentation, and prepares invoices for sponsoring agencies.
- Prepares manual charges and account adjustments as needed to support accurate account balances and timely payment processing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
- Equivalent to three years of full-time, progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience that has provided the knowledge and abilities listed OR any equivalent combination of college education in a job-related field and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of student accounting principles, financial record-keeping practices, and third-party sponsorship processes, including refunds, withdrawals, enrollment changes, reconciliations, audits, invoicing, and account adjustments; ability to maintain accurate, complete, and compliant student and sponsor account records.
- Skill in reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling financial data to ensure accuracy in student and sponsorship accounts; ability to process manual charges, adjustments, and system transactions while supporting reliable billing, reporting, and audit activities.
- Skill in responding to student and campus partner inquiries through mail, phone, and in-person communication; ability to clearly explain account balances, deadlines, and financial requirements; and knowledge of student financial systems such as SOLAR to apply account protections and maintain required documentation.
- Knowledge of financial systems operations and integrated business processes; skill in collaborating with Information Systems and Services staff on system integration, testing, and documentation; and ability to support system integrity, update user training materials, and adapt to system changes and evolving industry practices.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
- The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
- Classification: 1741 / Accounting Technician II / 1
- The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4037- $4825 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4037- $5881 per month.
- HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
- This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
- The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.
General Information
- Applications received through February 26, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
- This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
- The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
- Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
- Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
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Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.
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