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Davidson College

Collection Specialist

Davidson, NC

$17 - $23.25/hr

Prepare loan agreements, condition reports, shipping documentation, and insurance records. * Facilitate faculty, student, scholar, and researcher access to the collection. * Research & Special ...

Sweet Briar College

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

... collection efforts, and recommend accounts for escalation or external collections. Student Loans * Serve as liaison with Financial Aid and the College's loan servicer. * Record and reconcile ...

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How much do student loan collection jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for student loan collection in the United States is $22.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a student loan collector?

Student loan collectors are professionals or agencies responsible for recovering overdue payments on student loans. They contact borrowers who have fallen behind on their payments to negotiate repayment plans, collect debts, and provide information about options like deferment or forbearance. Their goal is to help borrowers resolve their delinquency while ensuring the lender receives the money owed. Student loan collectors must follow regulations set by laws such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to protect borrowers' rights.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student loan collector?

To thrive as a Student Loan Collector, you need strong negotiation, problem-solving, and customer service skills, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with collections software, CRM systems, and regulatory compliance tools is essential for tracking accounts and ensuring legal adherence. Excellent communication, empathy, and resilience help build rapport with borrowers and handle challenging conversations. These skills are crucial for recovering payments effectively while maintaining positive client relationships and adhering to industry regulations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in student loan collection, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in student loan collection often encounter challenges such as communicating with borrowers who may be experiencing financial hardship or reluctance to engage. Navigating sensitive conversations while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations requires empathy, patience, and strong negotiation skills. Building rapport and offering solutions like repayment plans or loan rehabilitation can help achieve successful outcomes. Ongoing training and support from supervisors also play a key role in overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Student Loan Collection vs Student Loan Officer?

AspectStudent Loan CollectionStudent Loan Officer
CredentialsTypically requires collections or debt recovery experience, sometimes a high school diploma or equivalentRequires a bachelor's degree, often in finance, business, or related fields
Work EnvironmentCollections agencies, financial institutions, or government agenciesFinancial institutions, banks, or loan servicing companies
Primary ResponsibilitiesRecovering overdue student loan payments, contacting delinquent borrowersAssisting borrowers with loan options, processing applications, and managing accounts

While both roles involve working with student loans, Student Loan Collection focuses on recovering overdue payments, often in a debt recovery setting. Student Loan Officers typically assist borrowers with loan management and repayment options. The roles differ in responsibilities, required credentials, and work environment, but both are essential in the student loan industry.

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Infographic showing various Student Loan Collection job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 48% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,815 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Collection Specialist

Davidson, NC

Davidson College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$17 - $23.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

The Collection Specialist supports the stewardship, documentation, preservation, accessibility, and use of Davidson College's Permanent Art Collection. Working under the direction of the Director/Curator, the Collection Specialist manages collection records, loans, storage, research, and object care while supporting use of the collection for teaching and research.

This position also plays a key role in special collection initiatives, including collection assessments, inventory projects, digitization efforts, accessioning and deaccessioning activities, and other tasks related to donations of art.

The Collection Specialist plays an intrinsic role in the success of the collective missions of Davidson College and the Art Galleries. The Galleries provide a forum for the presentation, interpretation, and discussion of primarily contemporary artworks in all media for students, faculty, staff, members of the Davidson community, the Charlotte community, and national and international visitors to the campus. An ongoing series of exhibitions and lectures by visiting artists and scholars nurture individual thinking, develop visual literacy, and inspire a lifelong engagement with the arts.
 

Essential Functions: 

  • Collection Documentation
    • Maintain the Permanent Art Collection files including core database using Embark software and the public facing online aspect of the collection using Artwork Archive 
    • Complete basic cataloging and condition reports as well as research bibliographic support metadata of objects in the Permanent Art Collection 
    • Conduct cataloging, inventory, and collections audits.
    • Coordinate internal and external loans of objects 
    • Coordinate photography and digitization projects.
    • Support collection accessibility initiatives.
  • Collections Care & Preservation
    • Monitor storage conditions and housing standards at VAC (and eventually at Annex Building 3).
    • Coordinate conservation assessments and treatment with outside specialists.
    • Assist with integrated pest management and environmental monitoring
    • Work with staff on regular sculpture cleaning efforts 
  • Loans and Collection Access
    • Coordinate internal loans through the Art in Offices Program, ArtMate Program, and other campus installations.
    • Coordinate outgoing loans to museums and partner institutions.
    • Prepare loan agreements, condition reports, shipping documentation, and insurance records.
    • Facilitate faculty, student, scholar, and researcher access to the collection.
  • Research & Special Projects
    • Conduct object, artist, provenance, and collection research.
    • Support processing of major gifts and bequests.
    • Coordinate accessioning and deaccessioning initiatives.
  • Coordinate (and sometimes present with or for the director/curator) programs and tours related to the Permanent Art Collection for students, faculty, curators, scholars, and the public in using the Permanent Art Collection for research or teaching purposes
  • Other 
    • Assist work study students (in cooperation with director/curator) to facilitate the efficient completion of these responsibilities
    • Hands-on assistance for various programming/events, including in the evenings
    • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in art, art history, museum studies, or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience with a museum or university art collection 
  • Knowledge of general art history 
  • Experience in collection stewardship standards 
  • Demonstrated skill in art collection databases such as Embark and Artwork Archive
  • Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with public and professionals as an ambassador of Davidson College

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Proficiency in Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Proficiency in Wordpress

Reports to: Director/Curator of Van Every/Smith Galleries

Working Conditions: Academic/museum environment. Requires close visual concentration for extended periods of time and ability to lift 30 lbs. Required to work some evenings and weekends at specified times during the year.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a full-time (40 hours), 12 month per year, salaried position. Some nights, weekends and travel required. 

Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu.

Davidson is a highly selective, nationally ranked, residential liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, near Charlotte. We seek to hire talented faculty and staff who are committed to achieving excellence within an inclusive community where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. 

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