Collections Specialist I

About This Role

As a Collections Specialist, you will empower consumers to navigate the repayment process with dignity and clarity. Joining our team to drive impactful account resolution, your critical goal is to deliver empathetic, high-quality support while guiding customers toward realistic financial solutions through various communication channels, including email messaging, inbound call handling, and outbound dialing.

We are hiring for our class starting on September 21 with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.

What You'll Do:

• Own the Customer Journey: Engage consumers and authorized third parties across inbound and outbound dialing, email messaging, and other supported channels to answer account inquiries and resolve balances.

• Negotiate & Problem-Solve: Partner with consumers to understand their financial circumstances, uncover their needs, and negotiate viable repayment plans.

• Maintain Accurate Records: Document all customer interactions, commitments, and account updates within internal systems with precision.

• Uphold Compliance: Ensure every interaction adheres to established collection procedures, client standards, and regulatory compliance expectations.

• Drive Operational Excellence: Manage your daily queue efficiently to meet key performance, quality, and productivity benchmarks.

• Recognize Escalations: Identify complex or sensitive scenarios that require additional review and collaborate with leadership to resolve them.

Who You Are:

• Communicator & Negotiator: You have strong verbal and written communication skills and know how to de-escalate tough situations with empathy and active listening

• Detail-Oriented & Organized: You possess sharp critical-thinking skills, strong time management, and meticulous attention to record-keeping.

• Adaptable Learner: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and comfortably navigate new account management systems, evolving policies, and client expectations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in customer service, contact centers, collections, or a related client-facing role (Note: Candidates bringing direct collections experience are eligible for additional compensation opportunities)