Manager - HE Implementation

$75,000 - $90,000/Yr

Nelnet - Imperial, NE

Full-time - Manager

Imperial, NE

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Manager of Implementation for Nelnet Campus Commerce (NCC) plays a crucial leadership role within Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc. This position is responsible for overseeing a team of Implementation Project Managers, ensuring that the implementation process for client institutions is executed effectively and efficiently. The Manager will lead the development, daily management, and evaluation of the team, focusing on meeting and exceeding individual and team goals. This role requires a strong commitment to developing best practices and processes in collaboration with other management staff, ensuring that implementations are completed on time and to the highest quality standards. In this position, the Manager will manage the overall customer implementation process, advocating for the Implementation Team across various departments within Nelnet. They will be responsible for maintaining and growing a talented team, ensuring compliance with existing standards, and training team members on best practices. The Manager will also coordinate projects of varying complexity, continually seek to improve productivity within the department, and explore new technologies to enhance both customer experience and staff efficiency. The role involves encouraging open communication within the department and with other departments, leading meetings and committees as needed, and preparing relevant reports. Additionally, the Manager will support internal and external audits and may be required to travel up to 10% of the time. This position is integral to fostering a culture of service and innovation within Nelnet, contributing to the overall mission of creating opportunities for individuals in their educational and professional journeys.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall customer implementation process to ensure a successful outcome.
• Maintain, grow, and further develop a team of talented individuals to meet requirements of business functions and processes for the Implementation Team.
• Ensure the timeliness and quality of work, completed by direct reports, through daily supervision and performance management.
• Train and advise the Implementation Team on best practices.
• Ensure compliance with existing standards and processes.
• Advocate for the Implementation Team with other departments across Nelnet.
• Work with departmental managers, across NBS to maintain and enhance the client experience.
• Lead and/or coordinate projects of various complexity and scope.
• Work to continually improve productivity within the department, through system enhancements, functional analysis, or other means, while remaining mindful of a strong customer service commitment and focus.
• Work with resources to explore new technologies to enhance the customer experience as well as staff efficiency and satisfaction.
• Encourage open communication and exchange of information within the department and with other departments of the organization.
• Participate and lead meetings and various committees as needed or requested.
• Prepare reports pertinent to area of responsibility.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelors' Degree in Business, Business Management, or a related field (equivalent experience may substitute).
• 3-5 years customer service experience.
• 3 years of experience with technical based products.
• 2-3 years of project management and supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve issues by focusing on listening and understanding.
• Ability to collaborate, motivate, and work effectively with all members of the organization.
• Excellent coaching and development skills to actively assist and support team members in building their skills and abilities.
• Good organization and prioritization skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication and motivation skills to provide valuable feedback, instruction, and encouragement to team.
• Ability to model professional and proactive behavior in order to lead by example and set standards for behavior within the team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work well with others at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• Generous earned time off
• 401K/student loan repayment
• Life insurance & AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Performance-based incentive pay
• Short- and long-term disability
• Robust wellness program