Student Support Specialist
Straighterline
Remote
•6 hours ago
•No application
About
About Us
StraighterLine.com, an innovative online educational platform that delivers college-level courses for credit and prepares students for enrolling in degree programs, is looking for highly motivated, detail-oriented, professional Student Support Specialists.
Goals of the Position:
- Provide a high level of customer service and professionalism
- Ensure students are successful in meeting their academic goals
- Ensure students have a “one of a kind” top-notch positive experience
To accomplish these goals, the best candidates will be able to:
- Work in a call center/performance-driven environment
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time (scheduled shifts w/breaks and lunch) answering calls assisting students handling incoming interactions via phone, chat, email and help desk support tickets
- Actively listen to student concerns and challenges in order to efficiently identify, mitigate and provide solutions
- Work independently to follow documented processes and procedures when working to solve student issues/concerns
- Meet and/or exceed individual and team performance metrics designed to ensure all goals are achieved
- Work with multiple software platforms to perform job function to the best of their ability
- Provide prompt attention to work shift arrival, and adherence to attendance policies
- Create a positive and seamless student experience at all times
- Exemplify a positive caring attitude with a strong work ethic
Required Skills, Education & Experience:
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in a client facing or customer service role
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Prior online education experience preferred
- Proficient and strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Possess empathy and passion for the student as customer
- Exceptionally organized and able to prioritize around shifting needs
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
- Extremely patient, an active listener with high degree of attention to detail
- Possess excellent time management, multi-tasking and organization skills
- Positive disposition to ensure a pleasant experience with colleagues throughout the day
We also know how important a life outside of work is, and the support that employers can contribute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.