Payment Processor

USC Transportation Payment Processor Opportunity

In the ever expanding city of Los Angeles, Trojans need reliable and convenient transportation options. USC Transportation has risen to meet that need, operating parking structures, busses, student-run Campus Cruisers and a fuel station. To meet the unique needs of each Trojan, Transportation also coordinates with numerous taxi companies and rental car agencies to provide a vast source of transit options. A division of USC Auxiliary Services, Transportation is always looking for new ways to make USC safer and more convenient for students, athletes, faculty, staff, and visitors. We are seeking a Payment Processor to join our rapidly growing team.

The Opportunity : As our Payment Processor, you will be on the front line of our team, ensuring that University regulations are followed and Transportation continues to provide exceptional customer service. Your knowledge of University regulations and your ability to communicate these effectively to our customers will be crucial to your success. It will be vital to ensure you maintain a smiling, friendly demeanor, so that our guests are happy to return!

The Accountabilities :

• Accept, document, and issue requested receipts for payments made in person, over the phone, online, or through the mail. Verify signatures on all documents, transactions, or other paperwork. Examine currency for counterfeiting.
• Monitor assigned accounts and respond to inquiries regarding charges, balances, due dates, and late fees. Research payment posting issues, such as misapplied payments, missing items, or duplicate payments. Process necessary adjustments or corrections. Generate deferments when necessary.
• Manage customer accounts and resolve customer issues, complaints, and problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service. Escalate difficult or complex problems to manager, as necessary.
• Prepare bank deposits, checking for accuracy and reconciling any errors, as required. Create financial reports, as requested.
• Ensure compliance with all University and department policies and procedures and Federal guidelines with respect to disbursal of any refund, loan check, or any other type of monetary transaction involving student accounts. Advise management of inconsistencies with and recommend modifications to department policies and procedures.
• Reports any maintenance issues for parking lots / structures, safety / suspicious behavior. This includes communication with dispatch regarding their location, status and calls for service to cite specific illegally parked cars and submitting work orders to Facilities Services as needed.
• Receives approval and coordinates impound (boot) of vehicles with 3 or more outstanding violations and entering all information into T2 Flex Systems, our law enforcement records management system.
• Assists in providing motorist services to the University community and the public such as directing individuals to available parking and specific buildings / departments on campus, assisting visitors and registered users or the campus parking system in understanding regulations and the availability or parking in all areas of the campus, and jump-starting vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The Qualifiers :

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The Trojan Family Rewards :

We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information, please visit

FIGHT ON! The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.