bursar
bursar — noun
- bursarsingular
- bursarsplural
1. an employee at a school, college, or university who handles the institution's bu
an employee at a school, college, or university who handles the institution's budget, collects fees, pays bills, and manages money received from grants or donations
Dr. Nakamura went to the bursar's office to discuss the department's travel budget for next semester.
go to the bursar's office + infinitive purpose
If you have questions about your tuition payment, you should speak to the university bursar.
The school bursar approved the funding for new science laboratory equipment.
As bursar, Ms. Okafor prepares the annual financial report for the board of trustees.
Students who need help with scholarships can make an appointment with the bursar.
- treasurer
more common for organisations other than schools (clubs, companies, governments); focuses on managing funds
- finance officer
a more general job title used across many types of organisations; less tied to the education sector
- accountant
focuses on recording and reporting financial transactions; a bursar typically has broader responsibilities including budgeting and fee collection
文法句型
the bursar
[possessive] bursar
the bursar's office
用法筆記
In the UK, 'bursar' is used for both schools and universities; in the US, it is used mainly at colleges and universities. The role may overlap with 'treasurer' or 'finance director' depending on the institution.