Operations Specialist - Borrower and Loan Services
ECMC Group•Minneapolis, MN
•$21 - $24•Hybrid
About The Position
Under direct supervision, responds to various written inquiries and forms and inbound calls from borrowers, lenders, schools and guarantors, providing detailed responses and resolutions on a broad variety of questions related to the FFEL program. Provides account and program information along with options relevant to resolving account questions and issues for both defaulted and non-defaulted loans.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
- Responds to written and phone inquiries regarding all aspects of FFEL loans, including account balances, Treasury Offset Program, Title IV eligibility, rehabilitation, garnishment and loan discharge programs for both pre- and post-default accounts.
- Guides customers on resolving delinquency or default, explaining long-term solutions and consequences of default.
- Processes loan discharge applications, determines approval or denial, calculates adjustments or refunds and communicates outcomes to borrowers.
- Provides account information to external entities such as credit reporting agencies and federal organizations; reviews and resolves electronic credit bureau disputes.
- Maintains accurate documentation of borrower interactions across all communication channels and performs necessary account follow-up.
- Identifies and routes NSLDS discrepancies; researches and processes loan maintenance updates including reversals, reinstatements, cancellations, transfers, and disbursement details.
- Prepares loans for repurchase and rehabilitation, including subsidy determinations for consolidation loans.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options, with a generous employer subsidy.
- Company paid life & disability insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
- Robust wellness programs
- Generous 401(k) plan with a company match up to 6% and additional discretionary contribution potential
- Holiday time off
- Paid time off accrual starting at 20 days/year
- Commuter subsidy
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,500/year for approved programs
- Student loan payment reimbursement up to $4,800/year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
