Cashier

Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Cashier (Cashier 2) to join our Student Accounts team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as this position supports CWU's mission by safeguarding and properly receipting University monies in an accurate and timely manner, by giving excellent customer service to students and their families, as well as other University employees and outside organizations for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $36,072 - $44,400 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A . The mission of the Cashiers Office is to provide excellent service for our students, staff, and faculty, while maintaining internal controls that ensure financial transactions are accurately processed and proper records are maintained. We offer great resources and support to students with financial inquiries as they proceed on their educational journey. www.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/student-accounts What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave . The Role: This position supports CWU's mission by safeguarding and properly receipting University monies in an accurate and timely manner, by giving excellent customer service to students and their families, as well as, other University employees and outside organizations. Perform fiscally related tasks using a manual and/or computerized system which involves receiving, distributing, transferring, and accounting for funds such as distribution of monies owed or advanced; receipt of payments by cash, check, credit card; and maintenance of internal and external cash flow records. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties Cashier Duties: - Receive and record payments made by students, departments, outside agencies and others to the PeopleSoft Student Administration System. - Issue receipts for payments made in person, or through the mail by cash, check, or credit card for tuition and fees, housing, transcripts, general account receivable, Parking fines, departmental deposits, and any other University charges. - Assist students and departments with questions concerning their accounts or deposits. - Perform daily cash reconciliation of payments receipted, research and document discrepancies and makes necessary corrections. - Distribute University checks to individuals or by mail; financial aid refunds, short term loans, payroll, accounts payable and other misc. refunds and payments. - Responsible for safekeeping and distribution of Parking Daily scratch tickets, weekly permits, Wellness permits and Aquacise permits. Additional Duties: - Process web payments. - Open and process mail. - Process returned checks. - Answer Cashier's Office phone line and read and return Cashier's Office emails. - Scholarship processing, including receipt of scholarship checks (in mail) logging checks onto scholarship check log, contacting Financial Aid with questions about the year/quarter to which the checks should be posted, scanning/copying scholarship checks for Financial Aid, posting scholarship payments to accounts. - Reversing and reposting payments that were posted to incorrect terms. - Per request, process student refunds back to credit card in special situations. - Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED certificate and eighteen months of fiscally related work handling. Large volumes of payment transactions as bank teller or retail salesclerk. Experience with computerized cashier receipting systems. Ability to handle large amounts of cash and credit card transactions in person. Ability to assemble and review fiscal documents according to State and Federal regulations. Demonstrated customer service skills. Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences. OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Preferred Qualifications Training and/or experience in Excel and Word. Experience with PeopleSoft Student Administration software and College Loan Management software. Knowledge of cashiering and bookkeeping procedures involving receipt of funds. Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote inclusion. A record of promoting inclusivity in the work environment. Competencies Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules. Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action. Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support. Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives. Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity. Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you! Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Salary : This position is based on the range 32 of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum annual salary of $33,660 and maximum annual salary of $44,400. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Schedule/Appointment : Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) Working Conditions : Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required. Benefits : CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave . An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program . How To Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach: A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; Resume including work history, education, training; and Contact information for three professional references. Screening Begins: March 18, 2024 **Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Contact Information Name: Carolina Barr Title: Fiscal Analyst 2 Email: Carolina.Barr@cwu.edu Phone: (509) 963-2226 Website: www.cwu.edu Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process. Conditions of Employment Background Check/Reference Check Process: Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access. Notice to Prospective Employees: Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University's policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance , 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone 509-963-2050; or email crc@cwu.edu. DEI Statement Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are all core to CWU's mission, vision and values to increase access to higher education for everyone regardless of identity. At CWU we work to ensure everyone's voice is not only heard but recognized and valued. We consistently strive to provide a safe, welcoming, and forward-thinking institution for all employees, students, and community members. Reasonable Accommodations Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at HR@cwu.edu or call 509-963-1202. 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