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Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it.

Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.

Apply to one of our internships today. Your career awaits.

Here at Nelnet, you’re more than just an intern. You are welcomed into dynamic teams that recognize and appreciate your input and growth as an individual. We are looking for motivated students to partner with our technology with one of two goals: delivering technology that makes educational finance simple so borrowers can achieve their dreams, and supporting K-12 schools with the systems they need to serve students each day. Interns will be able to collaborate in an agile environment with seasoned professionals to learn the ins and outs of working in the technical field. You can look forward to strengthening your skills, beyond just your specific job responsibilities through engaging intern networking opportunities and mentors you will connect with each day. We want to help you kick off your career in tech, learn more below.

Assist in creating a collaborative and transparent environment that helps deliver business value in a quick and iterative fashion. Collaboration, relationship-building, communication and leadership are key aspects of the Product Owner role. The ultimate purpose of the Product Owner is to understand the Stakeholder needs, prioritize those needs based on business value and communicate those to the Technology Delivery Team so they can continuously improve the product. Interns are placed in dynamic teams with one of two goals: delivering technology that makes educational finance simple so borrowers can achieve their dreams, and supporting the systems they need to serve students each day. Across all teams, Nelnet interns enjoy competitive pay, casual dress, flexible work hours, and receive mentorship from tech pros.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Product Owner Intern, you will partner with one of our full-time Product Owners to complete the follow job duties:
1. Active and effective collaboration with Stakeholders, Development Teams and Product Manager to ensure an aligned understanding of business needs and objective; consistent understanding of business value to be delivered and common understanding of release plans and impacts.
2. Ensuring decisions are made regarding product direction and priorities, and are based on Stakeholder input and factual evidence.
3. Facilitating creativity and shepherding the innovation process – seeking team input and buy-in on decisions
4. Responsible for maximizing the value of the product by clearly articulating the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of the work prepared for the Delivery Team.
5. Owner of the product backlog to ensure it is prioritized based on business value and in alignment with product strategy.
6. Ensuring the backlog is refined - visible, transparent and clear, and provides detailed descriptions of the desired outcome to the Delivery Team.
7. Participating in team ceremonies and/or meetings.
8. All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
Pursuing a Computer Science, Business, Communication, or other areas related to technology.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience or exposure to Agile methodology
2. Preferred pervious internship experience in IT or Business.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
1. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
2. Ability to conceptualize and analyze complex business processes
3. Strong motivation, negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills
4. Strong customer service focus
5. Exceptional organizational skills
6. Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
7. Ability to meet and manage customer expectations in a professional and timely manner

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or 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 or State law or local ordinance.

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.