Nelnet

The Sales Associate is responsible for closing new business and increasing revenue from existing customers for CampusGuard. This includes making cold calls, preparing sales proposals, and maintaining relationships with institutions and organizations. | Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of professional experience in sales, customer service, or account management. Experience in information security or related fields is preferred. | CampusGuard, a Nelnet Company, provides information security services for campus-based organizations including higher education institutions, healthcare providers, city, county and state government agencies and hospitality markets. As a full-service information security firm, we leverage our knowledge combined with the industry standards for compliance and information security issues to provide our customers with world class information security & compliance services. Remote Sales position responsible for closing new business and business with existing customers increasing revenue for CampusGuard. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Sell CampusGuard and CampusGuard Partner products and services to prospective customers leading to new business throughout designated sales territory. Sell CampusGuard and CampusGuard Partner products and services to existing customers leading to increased revenue throughout designated sales territory. Make cold calls and generate qualified sales leads across CampusGuard Markets. Prepare sales proposals. Work with Customer Advocate Teams to maintain and expand existing relationships with institutions, organizations, and affiliations responsible for or involved in business with CampusGuard. Work with other CampusGuard resources to assist in the preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP) document responses. Represent CampusGuard at industry and association conventions, meetings and gatherings. Work with Supervisor and Marketing to develop strategic marketing plans to increase Prospect pool. Follow up on Prospect Leads to increase interest in CampusGuard and increase Prospect pool. Participate in seminars / webinars for prospective and existing customers. Administer and provide demonstrations of various products and services to Prospects. Enter accurate and timely data and maintain CampusGuard’s CRM system for new prospects and existing customer activity. Help to expand CampusGuard’s products and services within current markets and enter into new markets through research and continued communication efforts. Use various methods of social media to promote CampusGuard. Achieve annual sales goals as defined by CampusGuard management. Perform other duties as requested by CampusGuard management. Salary for this role is: $60,000 plus commissions Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. EDUCATION: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, preferably in business, finance, or technology. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience. Sales, Customer Service, or Account Management experience required. Understanding and experience in information security, cybersecurity, information technology, banking, compliance, or higher education is a plus. Experience with Payments industry is a plus. Knowledge of IT service and delivery preferred. Demonstrated experience working in a team environment. Ability to be creative and a problem solver to sell to the customers’ lines of business as well as their IT organizations. COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Outgoing personality. Aptitude for Information Technology. Sales/Presentation acumen. High level of integrity and ability to accurately convey information. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization. Self-motivated in order to achieve daily call volumes, as well as monthly and quarterly performance metrics. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and sales tracking systems (e.g. QuickBase CRM, Salesforce, etc.), as well as the capacity to effectively and efficiently learn about various software solutions. Ability to effectively communicate the value proposition of CampusGuard to current and prospective clients, as well as conduct in-depth interviews to uncover pain points and potential opportunities. Aptitude to learn new markets and solution suites. Familiarity with research tools, networking sites and advanced internet search techniques. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Skilled communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Professional demeanor. Excellent organization, prioritization and analytical skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Self-confident with high energy and a “Can Do” attitude. Resourceful. Responsive with good follow-through. Willingness to adopt and promote CampusGuard policies and best practices and comply with standard operating procedures. Good time management with the ability to meet performance guidelines. Must have the ability to obtain a fast, reliable, highspeed internet connection capable of supporting reliable video conference calls, ability to download and upload large files, and perform all other job responsibilities. Our benefits package includes 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, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK. Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, 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, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone. 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. EEO Info | EEO Letter | EPPA Info | FMLA Info

The IT Software Architect will provide technical leadership to agile teams and help design and deliver pragmatic solutions based on business value. This role involves engaging with Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and ensuring alignment with technology direction. | Candidates should have a BS/MS in Computer Science or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of software development experience. Additionally, 2 to 3 years of experience as a technical or development leader is required. | Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities. The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work. We are looking for IT Software Architects who can work collaboratively within IT Delivery and across Business Operational areas to help design and deliver pragmatic solutions based on business value and NDS IT technology direction. This role provides technical leadership to agile teams and is also expected to pull work from the product backlog periodically. Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment that accommodates both in-office and remote work. This model promotes a positive work-life balance and culture, enabling in-person collaboration when possible while also providing benefits associated with remote work. The standard hybrid work schedule includes 24 hours of in-office work each week, for associates that reside within 30 miles of an office. This is subject to change, based on manager discretion. At this time, we are unable to move forward with external candidates that reside in these states: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Understands and demonstrates current job family technical skill expectations. • Engages with Agile teams to deliver high quality, working software solutions in alignment with team commitments. • Leads and facilitates application design, implementation of architectural patterns, and consistent development practices on projects and within product teams. • Understands the business domain of products supported. • Ensures technology solution architecture and design principles are aligned with NDS IT Delivery technology direction. • Knowledgeable of all existing services, components and technologies to ensure maximum technology reuse. • Independently identifies and pursues opportunities to improve solution architecture across the enterprise. • Explores and pursues technical skills outside of current job family. • Actively seeks to remain technically current and increase expertise and abilities. • Understands and exhibits skills to protect data, systems and networks and maintains secure, reliable, redundant, and accessible systems. • Strives to align personal passion and career desires with opportunities and company needs. • Works in concert with Solution Architects to drive Nelnet technology solution architecture. EDUCATION: • BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline or equivalent experience EXPERIENCE: • Minimum 5 years of experience in software development with a strong expertise in at least one key competency. • 2 to 3 years of experience as a technical or development leader with a demonstrated ability to deliver medium to large scale technology solutions. COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: - Strong technical competency in the following: - Microsoft .NET framework and .NET Core, C# and ASP.NET - Microsoft IIS - Restful Web Services - Service Based Architecture - Message Based Processing - SQL Server and/or other relational databases - Gitlab - Full Stack Development Experience - Secure Development Practices - Collaboration tools including JIRA, Confluence and/or Microsoft Teams - Understanding of best practices, standards and methods to integrate applications within the organization and with external partners. - In-depth knowledge of the full software development lifecycle; with exposure to agile or iterative approaches to delivery preferred. - Strong verbal and written communication skill; with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. - Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions. - Strong analytical skills to determine effective approaches to business solutions. - Self-directed with the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead team members on an application solution. - Knowledge in the area of NIST compliance, ISSO2 strongly desired. - Demonstrated effective performance in a team-oriented environment. - US Citizen with ability to obtain 6C Federal security clearance. Annual compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 depending on experience. This position requires work in support of the Company’s contract with the United States Department of Education (“ED”). As such, the United States Government requires that any applicant for this position must complete United States Government security clearance. Effective June 1, 2018, ED has informed Nelnet that security clearance applications for foreign nationals are not being accepted or processed. In light of this direction from ED, Nelnet will be unable to hire applicants without United States citizenship for such positions. Our benefits package includes 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, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK. Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, 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, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone. 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. EEO Info | EEO Letter | EPPA Info | FMLA Info