Bursar

A bursar (derived from bursa, Latin for 'purse') is a professional administrator in a school or university often with a predominantly financial role.

In the United States, bursars usually hold office only at the level of higher education (two-year and four-year colleges and universities) or at private secondary schools.

[1] This responsibility involves sending bills and making payment plans; the ultimate goal is to bring all student accounts to a "paid off" status.

Some bursars (in the UK for instance) also have responsibility for payroll, investments, facilities, IT, human resources, health and safety and oversight of administrative functions at an institution.

The University of Pennsylvania employs an associate vice president who essentially combines the role of a bursar (using the student financial services title) and that of a registrar.