How much does a Bursar - Higher Ed. make in Rhode Island? The average Bursar - Higher Ed. salary in Rhode Island is $88,400 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $72,300 and $108,900. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Bursar - Higher Ed. Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bursar - Higher Ed. Salary $57,642 RI February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Bursar - Higher Ed. Salary $72,300 RI February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Bursar - Higher Ed. Salary $88,400 RI February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Bursar - Higher Ed. Salary $108,900 RI February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Bursar - Higher Ed. Salary $127,564 RI February 26, 2024
25% $72,300 10% $57,642 90% $127,564 75% $108,900 $88,400 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Bursar - Higher Ed. provides leadership and direction for tuition and fee structure, financial aid resources, billing and receivables, petty cash, and payments. Manages and oversees operations of student, faculty, and staff accounts. Being a Bursar - Higher Ed. ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures. Is the custodian of institutional funds. In addition, Bursar - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a top executive officer. The Bursar - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Working as a Bursar - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $88,620 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $88,789 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $88,789 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $89,175 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $89,633 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $89,720 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $88,705 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $89,604 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $88,789 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $89,911 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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