Collections Specialist - PrideStaff

Collections Specialist
Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm 
Employment type:  Temp-to-Hire
Industry:  Education Corporation/Finance
Pay rate: $19.50

1+ years of RECENT experience with any type of collections with good job tenure
Private/Personal loans a plus, but cars, mortgages, or any collections
 

We are currently seeking a Collection Representative to join our team. In this position, you will perform collections activities for our institutional loans, private loans, and past-due collections for all inactive
student accounts. You will also assist the Collections Supervisor in coordinating the collection efforts between the institutional loan servicers and third-party collection agencies.

Successful candidates will be:

• Responsible for outbound calls, e-mailing, and sending letters to inactive students with any past due balances to obtain payments.
• 80-100 outbound calls daily.
• Ensures the collection goals assigned are met each month and strives to exceed this goal.
• Assist in training of the Collection Associate.
• Six months to one year of related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong interpersonal and positive relationship management skills.
• Sensitivity to students and families of diverse socio-economic backgrounds

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $19.50 - $19.50 Per Hour