Credit Counseling Clerk

**PRIMARY FUNCTION**:
The Collections Clerk position is responsible for moving, assigning, and monitoring third party accounts, while supporting Credit Counselors, Management and Credit Counseling team members in the fulfillment of their duties, ensuring that they are leading by example and providing supporting guidance when queried by team members.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
This position must effectively carry out the essential duties of this position in a manner that consistently demonstrates the core values of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union in a positive manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position and other duties may be assigned.
- Assign accounts that should be turned over for legal action, bankruptcy, foreclosure, handling by an outside agency, or charge-off.
- Monitor all third-party activity related to the handling of delinquent accounts assigned to them.
- Input monthly Charge off/Recoveries in the audit report and provide to the Director of Credit Counseling monthly.
- Help with letters, notices, and other paper documentation issued to members from the Credit Counseling department.
- Perform such other duties and functions as might be required for the efficient and effective operation of the Credit Union or as might be assigned by the Director/Manager of Credit Counseling. (Examples include but are not limited to: processing monthly charge offs, forwarding accounts to Collection Attorneys and Collection Agencies, Reporting of Negative Share write-offs, Answering disputes on Credit Bureaus, processing court/third party orders that come in for Garnishment/Levies/Child support, Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) tracking, Account Adjustments, etc.)
- Maintain files, records, journals, and other electronic documents to provide chronology of collection, credit counseling and lending activity for delinquent loans and negative accounts, including providing reports to management.
- Insure that all liable parties are promptly contacted on delinquent accounts as provided for by policy and any state and federal laws affecting the same.
- Provide information on delinquent accounts to authorized persons or institutions as needed and when permissible in the collection of delinquent accounts.
- Provide information to lenders and underwriters regarding members past or present payment arrangements with the Credit Union or other agencies that may impact the decision as to approval of new credit.
- Maintain Credit Union compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. These include, but are not limited to, bankruptcy law, debt collection and reporting law, and privacy law.
- Coordinate and cooperate with NCUA, private sector and/or internal auditors to monitor the functions of the Collections Clerk responsibilities.
- Provide support to Credit Counseling partners as needed.
- Attend credit-counseling meetings as required.
- Promote cross selling of Credit Union products and services. Comply with the Credit Union code of ethics. Responsible for adherence to Credit Union policies and procedures.

**NON- ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Consult with members and make recommendations to the Credit Counseling Manager or Director for plans to rectify and/or prevent any delinquency or charge off issues. Counsel and educate members on appropriate use of credit, budgeting, the effects of negative versus positive credit and repayment activity. Proactively advocate for the appropriate use of additional credit counseling services when beneficial.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
No requirement.

**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**:
The Collections Clerk must have the ability to follow instructions and perform a wide spectrum of tasks often within short time periods. Uses persistence in daily and weekly collection routines regarding delinquent account identification and follow up. A professional and respectful attitude towards fellow partners and members of the Credit Union is essential to ensure the objectives of the collection function are attained. Professional appearance as well as the ability to effectively communicate with borrowers and fellow partners is required.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

- 1-3 years collections experience required.
- High School diploma or equivalent required; a college degree in business or applicable major preferred. Bilingual preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos is needed. Also, the ability to write co