What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collector position at iculeague?
The Mission
As a Collector, you'll help credit unions resolve delinquent loans while staying fully aligned with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. This role exists to protect member relationships, recover balances responsibly, and keep account activity documented and compliant.
Key responsibilities include making professional outbound/inbound contacts, negotiating payment arrangements with sound judgment, and maintaining accurate, timely notes and follow-ups. You'll also perform skip-tracing when needed, support repossession and bankruptcy activity, and follow established correspondence standards. Within 12 months, you'll work toward Certified Collectors status and complete ongoing re-certification as required.
Required skills/qualifications:
- Strong phone presence with clear verbal and written communication
- Detail-focused documentation and dependable follow-through
- Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and work independently or with a team
- High School Diploma/GED preferred; 1-3 years related experience preferred
- Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
Rewards That Matter
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you at your best, plus Life Insurance for added peace of mind. Build your future with a 401(k), and choose the savings tools that fit your life with a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). You'll also have Paid Time Off to recharge and come back strong.
A Day, In Motion
You'll start by reviewing your queue, prioritizing accounts, and mapping out the best next steps. The day moves quickly between focused call blocks, short documentation bursts, and scheduled follow-ups you set to keep momentum. You'll lean on established procedures and templates, then pivot smoothly when new information comes in-like updated contact details or a time-sensitive status change. Throughout the day, you'll coordinate as needed with your manager or other departments to keep work flowing, protect the ICUL System's reputation, and close the loop on open items before signing off.