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Stanford University Libraries is seeking a full-time Collections Photographer to join the Digital Production Group in Digital Library Systems and Services. The Libraries' values are rooted in a commitment to mutual respect, the idea that every member of the staff has something to contribute, and that learning is constant. We seek a team member who is ready to apply their skills and share their perspectives.
About Stanford University Libraries:
Stanford University Libraries are a dynamic network of resources, spaces and subject experts assembled with the mission to stimulate intellectual curiosity, sustain academic research and support teaching and learning. With over 12 million items, 50 subject specialists and 20 campus libraries, the opportunities for contributing to and transforming scholarship are infinite. By joining Stanford University Libraries, you will become a part of a vibrant, learning community of dedicated professionals who are committed to the important work of advancing scholarship.
About the Position:
Stanford University Libraries is seeking a full-time Collections Photographer to join Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS). The Collections Photographer performs digital imaging of collection materials for research, exhibition, publication, and online access and discovery. They execute professional- and production-level digital capture using a variety of hardware, software, and methodologies. They also perform post-processing of image files to specifications set by the cultural heritage imaging community, and organize completed projects and files for accessioning into the Stanford Digital Repository. They engage with the cultural heritage community to contribute to the profession and to stay abreast of the latest developments in imaging technologies and practices.
This position is part of the Digital Production Group, a unit within Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS). The DPG team plays a leading role in supporting SUL’s programmatic efforts to digitize collection materials for preservation and access by Stanford faculty, students, researchers and other library patrons. Further, DLSS on the whole develops a range of systems and provides a suite of digital services that together enable the Stanford community and researchers around the world to discover, access and use the variety of digital collection content acquired, cataloged and preserved by the Stanford University Libraries.
The DPG team regularly works with curators, archivists and other staff across the libraries on digitization projects. Expertise in the proper handling of historic, rare, and unique materials undergoing digitization is important. Demonstrated experience and skill in the studio photography of special collections objects, such as rare books or similar artifacts, is highly desirable.
The work schedule is 40 hours per week (8 AM – 5 PM or similar). This role is based in Green Library on Stanford’s historic campus in Stanford, California. The work arrangement is on-site with the possibility of negotiating “work from home” on a pre- arranged basis. The position has potential for renewal.
Approved budgeted annual salary not to exceed: $ 104,500
Core Duties :
Research, prepare and produce digital media for instruction, promotional programs, location and studio programs, live video conferences and webcasts, live-on-tape studio, and/or other communicative purposes for both internal and external audiences.
Partner with clients on strategic and creative approaches to projects involving abstract or technical content to meet objectives and within time and cost constraints: articulating the production process and expectations, communicating issues, providing status updates, and suggesting appropriate methods for improvement.
Develop and market digital services to internal and external clients to create visual content, including video and images and provide best practice standards that foster photographic and video excellence.
Manage all aspects of capturing, recording, and transmitting of all digital media productions, video and/or images.
Make recommendations for purchases and repairs of digital media equipment. Diagnose and resolve digital media system problems. Create cost estimates for different equipment options. Provide stewardship of university resources.
May be responsible for producing remote multi-camera programs, supervising field crews and managing technical aspects and overall approach for productions, including all collateral.
May produce high-quality post-production and editing to ensure a quality product and an accurate depiction of content. May review and edit masters to meet the needs of the client(s) and/or producer and properly store, label, and archive of masters and edited masters.
May produce high-quality digital surrogates of fragile and/or rare materials or other analog sources for access, display, and preservation purposes using a variety of equipment.
May set up, operate and troubleshoot on a variety of equipment including but not limited to; video cameras, video projection, video conferencing, still photography, analog and digital audio recording. May train or provide guidance to other staff.
May act as liaison with vendors, develop strategies, workflows and rate cards for clients, identify competitive pricing for products and services and close projects for billings.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Advanced technical experience using digital media equipment, video creation, editing software, and/or digital media control software.
Strong knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression and file delivery and other production formats.
Broad knowledge of all aspects of professional quality productions, including field and studio camera, lighting, sound and editing,
Understanding of online video environment and online distribution.
Demonstrated ability to perform repairs on a wide variety of audio, visual and computer equipment.
Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative setup or workarounds if necessary.
Ability to manage a variety of simultaneous projects within tight deadlines, excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, mature judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
May require experience planning, coordinating, and executing archival digitization projects.
Stanford University Libraries is seeking a full-time Collections Photographer to join the Digital Production Group in Digital Library Systems and Services. The Libraries' values are rooted in a commitment to mutual respect, the idea that every member of the staff has something to contribute, and that learning is constant. We seek a team member who is ready to apply their skills and share their perspectives.
About Stanford University Libraries:
Stanford University Libraries are a dynamic network of resources, spaces and subject experts assembled with the mission to stimulate intellectual curiosity, sustain academic research and support teaching and learning. With over 12 million items, 50 subject specialists and 20 campus libraries, the opportunities for contributing to and transforming scholarship are infinite. By joining Stanford University Libraries, you will become a part of a vibrant, learning community of dedicated professionals who are committed to the important work of advancing scholarship.
About the Position:
Stanford University Libraries is seeking a full-time Collections Photographer to join Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS). The Collections Photographer performs digital imaging of collection materials for research, exhibition, publication, and online access and discovery. They execute professional- and production-level digital capture using a variety of hardware, software, and methodologies. They also perform post-processing of image files to specifications set by the cultural heritage imaging community, and organize completed projects and files for accessioning into the Stanford Digital Repository. They engage with the cultural heritage community to contribute to the profession and to stay abreast of the latest developments in imaging technologies and practices.
This position is part of the Digital Production Group, a unit within Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS). The DPG team plays a leading role in supporting SUL’s programmatic efforts to digitize collection materials for preservation and access by Stanford faculty, students, researchers and other library patrons. Further, DLSS on the whole develops a range of systems and provides a suite of digital services that together enable the Stanford community and researchers around the world to discover, access and use the variety of digital collection content acquired, cataloged and preserved by the Stanford University Libraries.
The DPG team regularly works with curators, archivists and other staff across the libraries on digitization projects. Expertise in the proper handling of historic, rare, and unique materials undergoing digitization is important. Demonstrated experience and skill in the studio photography of special collections objects, such as rare books or similar artifacts, is highly desirable.
The work schedule is 40 hours per week (8 AM – 5 PM or similar). This role is based in Green Library on Stanford’s historic campus in Stanford, California. The work arrangement is on-site with the possibility of negotiating “work from home” on a pre- arranged basis. The position has potential for renewal.
Approved budgeted annual salary not to exceed: $ 104,500
Core Duties :
Research, prepare and produce digital media for instruction, promotional programs, location and studio programs, live video conferences and webcasts, live-on-tape studio, and/or other communicative purposes for both internal and external audiences.
Partner with clients on strategic and creative approaches to projects involving abstract or technical content to meet objectives and within time and cost constraints: articulating the production process and expectations, communicating issues, providing status updates, and suggesting appropriate methods for improvement.
Develop and market digital services to internal and external clients to create visual content, including video and images and provide best practice standards that foster photographic and video excellence.
Manage all aspects of capturing, recording, and transmitting of all digital media productions, video and/or images.
Make recommendations for purchases and repairs of digital media equipment. Diagnose and resolve digital media system problems. Create cost estimates for different equipment options. Provide stewardship of university resources.
May be responsible for producing remote multi-camera programs, supervising field crews and managing technical aspects and overall approach for productions, including all collateral.
May produce high-quality post-production and editing to ensure a quality product and an accurate depiction of content. May review and edit masters to meet the needs of the client(s) and/or producer and properly store, label, and archive of masters and edited masters.
May produce high-quality digital surrogates of fragile and/or rare materials or other analog sources for access, display, and preservation purposes using a variety of equipment.
May set up, operate and troubleshoot on a variety of equipment including but not limited to; video cameras, video projection, video conferencing, still photography, analog and digital audio recording. May train or provide guidance to other staff.
May act as liaison with vendors, develop strategies, workflows and rate cards for clients, identify competitive pricing for products and services and close projects for billings.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Advanced technical experience using digital media equipment, video creation, editing software, and/or digital media control software.
Strong knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression and file delivery and other production formats.
Broad knowledge of all aspects of professional quality productions, including field and studio camera, lighting, sound and editing,
Understanding of online video environment and online distribution.
Demonstrated ability to perform repairs on a wide variety of audio, visual and computer equipment.
Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative setup or workarounds if necessary.
Ability to manage a variety of simultaneous projects within tight deadlines, excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, mature judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
May require experience planning, coordinating, and executing archival digitization projects.
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Who's Hiring
- America's Car-Mart19
- Marine Credit Union8
- Lifeshare Blood Center6
- JPMorganChase5
- Trilogy Health Services5
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Fintech
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in collections officer jobs.
- One or more years of collections or accounts receivable experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of FDCPA and applicable state collection laws
- Proficiency with collections software such as CUBS, CACS, or similar platforms
- Strong verbal communication and negotiation skills for debtor contact
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience with skip tracing tools and credit reporting systems
Tips for Your Collections Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to compliance language
Collections roles are regulated under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, so hiring managers scan for FDCPA familiarity. Work that phrase and any state-level compliance experience into your resume's skills section and bullet points.
Highlight call volume and resolution metrics
Employers want collectors who can demonstrate efficiency under pressure. Quantify your average daily outbound calls, payment arrangement rate, or recovery percentage in your resume bullets so reviewers can assess your output at a glance.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists collections officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and specialization and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by account type specialty
Third-party collections, first-party in-house, medical billing, and commercial accounts each require different skills. Narrow your search to openings that match the account type you know best so your experience reads as directly relevant.
Prepare a scenario answer about difficult accounts
Interviewers almost always ask how you handled a debtor who refused contact or became hostile. Prepare a specific example that walks through your de-escalation approach, the outcome, and what you documented in the system afterward.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Many collections roles include evening or weekend shifts, and those hours often carry a differential. When an offer comes in, ask specifically whether shift premiums apply to your schedule before accepting the base wage at face value.
Collections Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most collections officers?
The most active employers for collections officers right now are America's Car-Mart, Marine Credit Union, and Lifeshare Blood Center, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, national banks, and third-party agencies consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many collections officer jobs are remote?
About 50% of collections officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by employer type and account category. First-party in-house roles at large financial institutions and healthcare revenue cycle positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to third-party agency roles, which are more often on-site.
How do you become a collections officer?
Start with a high school diploma and apply to entry-level collections or customer service roles where phone negotiation is a core duty. Learn FDCPA rules through employer training or a short compliance course, then build experience with collections software on the job. Moving into a senior or supervisory collections role typically follows demonstrated recovery performance and consistent compliance.
Can you get a collections officer job with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers hire entry-level collections officers and train on-site. Customer service, call center, or billing experience transfers well because outbound communication and de-escalation skills are the hardest to teach. Highlighting any work where you resolved disputes, followed scripts under compliance rules, or hit contact quotas will strengthen an application even without direct collections history.
What does the collections officer interview process look like?
Most collections officer interviews run two to three rounds. The first is a phone or video screen covering your background and comfort with outbound contact. A second in-person or video interview typically includes a role-play scenario where you work through a scripted debtor call, followed by questions on FDCPA knowledge, system experience, and how you handle disputes or refusals.
Where can I find and apply to collections officer jobs?
You can find and apply to collections officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and account specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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