Manager, Collections

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.

We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What Youll 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.

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

Our Benefits

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, including 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.

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Sallie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.