Anthology Inc.
We are looking for talented Customer Service Advisors to join our team. Advisors work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and spend their time interfacing with students, faculty and staff of Higher Education and K-12 institutions. Utilizing multiple technologies, advisors identify, diagnose, and resolve issues reported by end users.
Position responsibilities:
- In a virtual contact center, resolving inbound customer calls and inquiries in a professional and empathetic manner
- Striving for one-call resolution of customer issues while communicating appropriate options in a timely and professional manner
- Demonstrating empathy, patience, and flexibility during phone calls
- Managing and resolving identified client issues for assigned customer accounts
- Documenting information into web-based ticketing system
- Searching and navigating knowledge base and integrated customer information systems to identify appropriate resolution for client issues
- Escalating unique issues or inaccurate information contained in knowledge base to the immediate supervisor for resolution
- Projecting favorable image of the company to promote its objectives and goals that enhance client relationships
- Following specified call flow to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
- Adapting to dynamic call center environment with variance in daily break times
- Participating in internal training programs to expand knowledge and support multiple clients
- Providing delightful, efficient, and accurate resolution to customer inquiries
- Completing special projects as requested by management
The Candidate:
Requirements:
- A stable history of employment
- You must have a quiet, distraction-free work environment without any conflicting responsibilities during your scheduled work shift
- Your home workspace must have DSL, Cable, or Fiber Internet that is hardwired into a modem/router via Ethernet
- Minimum download speed 15 Mbps. Minimum upload speed 5 Mbps and Ping less than 100 ms (Dial up, Wireless, or Satellite internet service cannot be used)
- Experience using internet-based browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari
- Strong computer knowledge, including the ability to accurately type at least 25 wpm
- Ability to take inbound (voice) phone calls in a conversation-heavy environment
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must be 18 years old or over
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office computer applications, including Word and Excel and willingness to learn new technology systems
- Experience using a laptop or desktop computer, including multiple applications, windows, and monitors
- Familiarity with education-related technologies
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to handle multiple job tasks at one time and escalate issues in a timely manner
- Analytical orientation with strong attention to detail
Preferred requirements/qualifications:
- Some level of college completed
- Customer service or contact center experience
- Previous experience in the education industry and e-learning technologies
The Opportunity:
Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can achieve their goals.
We believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company.
Student Success brings virtualized support and technology enabled solutions to the world’s most progressive institutions. We provide IT Help Desk and comprehensive Student Lifecycle Management services that improve student engagement and accelerate learning. Our platform gives institutions an efficient, financially sustainable way to deliver services through the enrollment and learning process. Our goal is to build a better educational experience for everyone by extending institutional resources to meet the growing demands of learners.
Pay rate is $12.00/hour. We use national and industry-specific survey data to assist in determining compensation. Additionally, we consider factors such as external market rate, budget for the role, and the compensation rates of current employees performing the same function. Some roles will have variable pay.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
This position is available for candidates residing in the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI, WV