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Nelnet Intern - FACTS Operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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.
Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.
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The FACTS Operations intern will have the opportunity to support nonpublic schools across the nation as they utilize federal funding specific to Coronavirus relief. The primary project is with the Nebraska Department of Education as the fiscal agent manager. The project entails reviewing, processing and tracking requests from schools & working directly with vendors to complete orders and make payments. The individual will work closely with the other FACTS Ed team members & 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:
Work with the operations team to support project
Assist with creating & maintaining process and training documentation
Develop working knowledge of project development process, working with internal managers and supervisors, communicating frequently and escalating issues as necessary
Assist Operations team to organize tasks, time, resources, and people to create a project where all elements come together
Assist in coordinating, leading, and attending project meetings as requested
Pay for this role is: $14-$18 Depending on location and year in school
EDUCATION:
- Pursuing a 2-yr or 4-yr degree in accounting, business, or related field
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in Microsoft office applications
Basic data entry
Preferred:
- Accounting experience
COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Excellent organizational skills
Attention to detail
High quality standards
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
High standards for productivity using effective organization, time management and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently but also collaborate with a team
Ability to follow projects through to successful completion
Pay $14 - $18
Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
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 .
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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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