Senior Collection Manager Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Manager, Collections page is loaded## Manager, Collectionslocations: New Castle, DEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R26\_000105**When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.**We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.**What You'll Contribute**The Manager, Collections will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our collections department to optimize recovery rates and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.**What You'll Do*** Manage and supervise the collections department, ensuring the smooth functioning of collections processes and timely recovery of outstanding debts.* Lead and motivate a team of collection professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to drive productivity and effectiveness.* Implement collections strategies and tactics to optimize recovery rates while maintaining positive customer relationships.* Handle escalated collections issues, including complex customer disputes and negotiations for settlements.* Utilize collection systems, software, and tools to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance collections effectiveness.* Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, providing insights on collections performance, trends, and recommendations for improvement.*The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.***What you have**Minimum: Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required.* Strong knowledge of collections laws, regulations, and industry best practices.* Demonstrated track record of effectively managing collections operations, reducing delinquency rates, and maximizing recovery rates.* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop effective strategies.* Strong leadership abilities, with experience in leading and developing a team of collection professionals.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.* Proficiency in using collection software, databases, and other relevant technologies.Preferred: Indicate “nice to haves” regarding education, skills, and experience.* Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.* 3 years of experience in collections management, with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.**The Americans with Disabilities Act***The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.* # **Feeling your best helps you do your best:**## Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).* Competitive base salaries* Bonus incentives* Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed* Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more* Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance* Flexible hybrid working arrangements.* Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs* Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)* Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives* Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs* Career development and training opportunities *Introduce Yourself* in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!### Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. 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To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education. #J-18808-Ljbffr