Assistant Director of Student Account Services
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Job no: 494715
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Administrative/Professional
Job Title: Assistant Director of Student Account Services
Reporting Relationship: Controller
Unit: IWU-Marion
Department: Student Accounts
Campus Location: Maxwell Center, Marion IN
Summary of Position: The Assistant Director of Student Account Services will manage and support the student account staff and all operational activities in IWU-Marion and IWU-Seminary and will oversee the life cycle of the student payment to collection process. The position will manage the University loan program, which includes overseeing the IWU loan program, Ministerial Loan program, Federal Perkins Loan, and the Nurse Faculty loan program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as supervisor for the Student Accounts team in IWU-Marion and IWU-Seminary
Manage and oversee all business functions for the office including but not limited to cashiering, past due accounts, processing student payments, reconciliation, and processing student refunds
Foster an informative, efficient, friendly, accurate, and customer-centered business office for all students. Answer student account questions timely from both students and university departments
Serve as the primary contact with borrowers, loan servicing agency, and collection agencies on behalf of IWU
Manage the loan program for IWU, which includes reviewing loans for repayment, maintaining records such as promissory notes and student correspondence
Continuously evaluate office procedures and initiate actions to improve customer service and information flow while insuring that internal controls are met in this area
Oversee all communication to students regarding their student accounts including but not limited to billing, payment plans, tuition rates, etc.
Manage the student financial appeals process
Support the Controller’s Office in financial management of IWU in areas such as general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or other financial areas
Other duties as assigned
This position will be required to work an occasional Saturday for University events such as new student move in and/or graduations
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Bachelor's Degree required (business field preferred)
Experience
Minimum three (3) years of collections, business relations, or related experience
One to two (1-2) years of management experience
Required Skills
Ability to take initiative and show creativity in problem resolution.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and with frequent disruptions.
Ability to set the priorities of the position.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong computer utilization skills.
Strong analytical skills.
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 16 Oct 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Nov 2025 US Eastern Standard Time
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