REPOST: UI Collections Specialist - Columbia

Overview

Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses.

And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.

This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply for this position.

• Two Vacancies

This position reports to the Collections Department within the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Division in Columbia. The UI Collections Specialist will be responsible for the recovery of debts owed to the agency by claimants and employers to ensure system integrity and viability in accordance with agency policies and procedures. In accordance with Federal/State laws and regulations, the incumbent will exercise judgement and initiative to carry out the agency's collection efforts on claimant and employer debts.

A high school diploma and one (1) year experience in a call center, account documentation, or collections environment.

Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

Excellent communications and the ability to negotiate successful outcomes with internal and external customers, must be customer-focused with a strong sense of ethics and integrity. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and the ability to be persuasive, persistent, and firm when needed.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.