Senior Account Manager, Grants & Scholarships (Remote)

Nelnet; Gering (NE); Remote; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Earned time off

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a Senior Account Manager for the FACTS Grant & Aid/G&A-SGO team to lead end-to-end implementation and ongoing account management for SGOs and related groups using our Grant & Aid system.

You will build relationships, deliver training, ensure compliance, coordinate with Sales, Product, IT, and Operations, manage escalations, and represent the team in leadership discussions. A Bachelor’s in business or related field with at least two years’ experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years in a customer service or account management role preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Co-Pilot).
• Experience with integrated AI tools to optimize workflows, data management, and client interactions.
• Extensive understanding of the FACTS Grant & Aid solution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences professionally.
• Strong teamwork abilities and the aptitude to build positive relationships with colleagues.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with a capacity to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills to address client and operational challenges.
• General computer literacy including email, Internet research, and CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative support during the sales process by assessing client needs and demonstrating how FACTS’ Grant & Aid (G&A) system meets those requirements.
• Lead all aspects of implementation for the G&A solution tailored to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) and related groups.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with client contacts through proactive outreach (e.g., organizational setup, hierarchy management, application configuration, formula reviews, and comprehensive training delivery), participation in annual client retrospectives to collect feedback, and by delivering exceptional customer service daily (e.g., phone, chat, email, etc.).
• Guide clients in the use of value-added services such as awarding processes and specialized reporting.
• Manage awarding functions, supplemental document review, process documentation, training seminars, and the creation of specialized reports as required.
• Stay informed on evolving tax laws and state tax credit programs, aiding internal and external communications and training development.
• Define, document, and maintain internal procedures and best practices for servicing SGOs and similar clients.
• Serve as a G&A subject matter expert, providing insights and guidance to internal teams.
• Foster effective communication across various departments (e.g., Sales, Product, IT Development, Operations, etc.), which includes collaborating on the verification process to ensure quality metrics and compliance standards are met and with Product and User Experience to review system updates and provide feedback on client impact and improvement opportunities.
• Manage escalated client issues by developing and executing resolution plans, including root cause analysis and preventive strategies.
• Represent the FACTS Operations Team and act as a decision-maker in leadership’s absence during meetings.
• Manage and resolve functionality tickets through ADO, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
• Support the Training Team with refresher sessions and group training initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

AI tools

CRM platforms

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Nelnet is seeking a Senior Account Manager for the FACTS Grant & Aid/G&A-SGO team to lead end-to-end implementation and ongoing account management for SGOs and related groups using our Grant & Aid system.

You will build relationships, deliver training, ensure compliance, coordinate with Sales, Product, IT, and Operations, manage escalations, and represent the team in leadership discussions. A Bachelor’s in business or related field with at least two years’ experience is required.