Utah Valley University logo

Assistant Technician - Collections

Utah Valley University

  • Orem, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • $15.30–$18.26 Per Hour

Highlights

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following: Undergraduate tuition remission benefit: Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify). Performs reception duties for a fast-paced office, including answering telephones, making collection calls, greeting students and other university personnel, filing data, and maintaining data files using computers, microcomputers, and various software packages.

Numbers & Facts

LocationOrem, UT
IndustryEducation
Salary$15.30–$18.26 Per Hour
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1941
Websitehttp://www.uvu.edu/

Description

Assistant Technician - Collections

Salary

$15.30 - $18.26 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2706356

Division

VP Finance and Auxiliary Services

Department

Finance and Business Services

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

First Review Date

08/24/2026

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University's Collections Office and contribute to a team that helps support the university's financial operations while providing exceptional service to students and customers. In this role, you will research and resolve past-due accounts, analyze account histories, educate customers on payment processes, reconcile returned-check accounts, and work with external collection agencies when needed. This position is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, attention to detail, customer service, and working with financial information in a professional office environment.

Position Details:

  • Part-time position with the UVU Collections Office

  • Scheduled hours: Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • The schedule is fixed and not negotiable

  • Up to 28 hours per week

  • Includes a UVU parking pass

  • Eligible part-time employees may qualify for a UVU tuition waiver after:

  • Completing 6 consecutive months of employment

  • Maintaining an average of 20 hours worked per week

  • Completing at least 480 total work hours

  • Please note: This position does not include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), or vacation benefits.

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Performs reception duties for a fast-paced office, including answering telephones, making collection calls, greeting students and other university personnel, filing data, and maintaining data files using computers, microcomputers, and various software packages. Provides excellent customer service to all customers. Ensures strict confidentiality of financial records.

  • Performs daily check printing and electronic funds transfer (EFT) processes for A/P, student refunds, financial aid refunds, and payroll. Reconciles the returned check account monthly, identifying variances and making necessary corrections. Updates and distributes the returned checklist to the entire campus.

  • Monitors accounts for delinquency status and reconciles accounts at month-end and year-end. Performs quarterly reconciliation of outside collection agency accounts. Responds to inquiries regarding Utah State Income Tax garnishments, works closely with the Utah State Finders Office

  • Maintains records and filing systems, including scanning and indexing. Maintains educational, financial, and other reports.

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation with a High School Diploma or GED and any combination of education and/or experience related to the summary of duties totaling two years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in an office environment, especially with the collection of past due debt

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of basic accounting processes and procedures.

  • Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.

  • Knowledge of FDCPA practices and bankruptcy law is helpful.

Skills

  • Skills in computers and computer software applications, including the Microsoft Office suite.

  • Skills in operating a ten-key calculator.

  • Skills in telephone etiquette.

Abilities

  • Ability to handle stressful situations, dealing with the collection of delinquent accounts, including bankruptcies, wage garnishment, judgments, and credit reporting.

  • Ability to act professionally in an office environment.

  • The ability to be punctual and to attend regularly is required.

  • Ability to reconcile and balance accounts.

  • Ability to make calls to debtors for delinquent accounts, remaining calm and professional during stressful conversations.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

  • Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

  • Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

  • <1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8+

02

What is your highest level of education?

  • High School or equivalent
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • Ph.D.
  • Ph.D. (abd)
  • Juris Doctorate

03

Describe your approach to providing excellent customer service.

04

How do you prioritize your workload while managing multiple calls throughout the day?

05

What do you believe are the key elements of phone etiquette?

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu

About Company

Utah Valley University was established in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School (CUVS) with the primary function of providing war production training. CUVS was part of the Provo School District located in south Provo. The institution received a state appropriation in March 1945 of $50,000 to operate for the 1945-1947 biennium. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution. A new site for the school was acquired on University Avenue in Provo in 1948; in the 1952, the state appropriated funding for the first construction on that site. As enrollments grew, the state acquired over 185 acres in southwest Orem and the first building was completed in 1977. Today, the University’s facilities consist of a combined total of 412 acres with 50 buildings with campuses in Orem, Provo, and Heber City and property in Vineyard and at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.

Similar Jobs

See more jobs