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Posting Number:

STA00050PO26

Job Family:

Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis

Job Function:

Bursar's Office

USC Market Title:

Customer Service Representative

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132874

Job Level:

P0 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title):

Customer Service Rep

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Division of Administration and Finance

Department:

DAF Bursar's Office

State Pay Range:

G05

USC Market Range:

MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$36,608

Location of Vacancy:

1244 Blossom Street, Columbia SC

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Fiscal Accounting

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement:

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary:

Position is responsible for offering quality service to internal and external customers of the Bursar’s Office by providing assistance regarding account details, payments, tax information, deadlines, course registration activity, and other customer needs as they arise; communicating with other areas of the Bursar’s Office, and other university departments and campuses, to provide guidance and accurate information to customers as needed; communicating with customers about outstanding charges/debt; researching receipt information; serving as an information resource for other university offices/departments/campuses as needed; advising and directing customers to appropriate university offices as needed, cashiering; and doing Orientation presentations.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience assisting students, parents and university personnel with account information.
• Experience in a high volume call center customer service operations.
• Experience in higher education student services, experience with cash handling and financial services operations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Skilled in or Ability to learn:

• Ellucian Banner applications.
• Customer service in higher education institution – working with students, parents, internal and external constituencies
• Analyzing information and translating.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people and to maintain positive working relationships.

Job Duty:

Advise and discuss account details with walk-in and call-in customers to include, but not limited to; charges, balances, registration activity, payments, exemptions, scholarships, financial aid awards, HOLDS, tax information, receipts, refunds, etc. Assist customers with making payments, setting up payment plans, establishing authorized users, navigating Self Service Carolina and viewing account information; direct customers to the appropriate university office/department when other services are needed. Communicate with other university offices regarding charges, and other student account activity as appropriate. Post comments to customer accounts for all changes, actions, and notifications. Remove HOLDS as appropriate and approved; provide student statements, receipts, tuition projections, and other documents to customers as appropriate; research customer accounts regarding write-offs, collection activity, etc.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

40

Job Duty:

Assist customers with the AS-199 process for re-registering into courses for which they were dropped, or for late-add registration. After properly researching account activity/comments, and adding appropriate fees, drop customers from courses when payments have not been made by the established deadline.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

15

Job Duty:

Respond to the Bursar email account throughout the work day to assist customers with a variety of questions and requests. Forward emails to appropriate staff for assistance as needed.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Assist with collections efforts by contacting customers regarding delinquent accounts, past due Payment Plan installments, and other debt activity.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Job Duty:

Cashiering and serve as backup for mail processing.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Job Duty:

Assist with Orientation and with training new employees; other duties as assigned.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

No

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

03/02/2026

Job Open Date:

02/06/2026

Job Close Date:

03/23/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by March 23, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202036

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.