Collections Specialist

Description We are looking for a Collections Specialist to support student account resolution in Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is permanent, onsite, and focused on contacting current and former students to address overdue balances, outstanding financial aid documentation, and payment arrangements. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented communication style, confidence in high-volume outreach, and a strong background in collections and account follow-up.

Responsibilities:

- Contact current students by phone and email to discuss past-due balances and guide them through steps needed to bring accounts up to date.

- Follow up with students regarding missing financial aid documents and explain outstanding requirements that affect account resolution.

- Negotiate practical payment arrangements while maintaining a detail-oriented and service-oriented approach in every interaction.

- Manage outreach efforts tied to aged receivables and work to recover older outstanding account balances.

- Document conversations, commitments, and account updates accurately to maintain clear collection records.

- Prioritize daily activities based on urgency, account status, and established collection goals.

- Collaborate with internal departments involved in student accounts to support timely issue resolution and payment follow-through.

- Handle a steady volume of collection-related tasks in an onsite, permanent environment while meeting deadlines and productivity expectations. Requirements - Previous experience in consumer, commercial, or credit collections.

- Demonstrated success securing payments and resolving delinquent accounts through direct outreach.

- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to speak confidently and professionally by phone.

- Working knowledge of collection procedures, billing follow-up, and account reconciliation practices.

- Ability to manage sensitive financial conversations with tact, accuracy, and professionalism.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when tracking account activity and next steps.

- Comfortable working onsite in a regular schedule of 35 hours per week.

- Ability to start quickly and contribute effectively in a contract assignment.

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