Intern – FACTS Ed Operations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Our Vision: We make dreams possible.

Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it.

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The FACTS Operations intern will have the opportunity to support nonpublic schools across the nation as they utilize federal funding. The project may entail reviewing, processing and tracking requests from schools and payroll functions. The individual will work closely with the other FACTS Ed team members, the Payroll Team, and the Accounting Team. This position requires strong attention to detail, a love for spreadsheets, and a passion to change the lives of students through education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with the operations team to support project

2. Assist with creating & maintaining process and training documentation

3. Develop working knowledge of project development process, working with internal managers and supervisors, communicating frequently and escalating issues as necessary

4. Assist Operations team to organize tasks, time, resources, and people to create a project where all elements come together

5. Assist in coordinating, leading, and attending project meetings as requested

EDUCATION:

1. Pursuing a 2-yr or 4-yr degree in accounting, payroll, business, or related field

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in Microsoft office applications

2. Basic data entry

Preferred:

1. Business or Payroll experience

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

1. Excellent organizational skills

2. Attention to detail

3. High quality standards

4. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

5. High standards for productivity using effective organization, time management and prioritization skills

6. Ability to work independently but also collaborate with a team

7. Ability to follow projects through to successful completion

For CO Residents: Pay is $17.00

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Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net .

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You may know Nelnet as the nation’s largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. A lot more. We’re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that’s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we’ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.

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