Customer Service Associate - Cleveland, United States - Lakeshore Technical College

Lakeshore Technical College

Verified Company

Cleveland, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Description

Customer Service Associate / Student Billing

Employment Type

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full-time

Location

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Cleveland, WI
- # of Weeks:

52

Hours per week:

40.00

Work Schedule Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, eight hour shift.

Reports To:

Admissions and Customer Service Manager

Recruitment Group:

Full-Time Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Multiple Locations
See job description for more details:

Closing Date:
Salary Expectation:

$17.65 to $18.31 per hour (Note: The hourly rate will commensurate based on education and occupational experience).

_LAKESHORE'

S MISSION:

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Transform individuals to strengthen our communities through innovative and accessible learning._

Full-time Benefits Include:

Competitive health, dental, vision insurance
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities
6.9% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts
Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
Onsite wellness screenings

Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 10 days of vacation, 15 days of sick/personal leave,_
10 holidays, and a oneweek winter break._

Additional Perks:

Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection
"Dress for your day" | Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed Fridays during summer

Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our
benefits guide.

SHIFT:
Day/evening/weekend hours | Flexible based upon the needs of the College

LOCATION:
Lakeshore Technical College - Cleveland, Wisconsin

***:The Customer Service Associate possesses a breadth of knowledge that provides the foundation to satisfy the majority of Lakeshore students' needs in the areas of admissions, financial aid, registration, records, student accounting/billing, program counseling, and other duties that fall under Student Services functions, either in-person or over the phone. The associate is sensitive to cultural diversity and can communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Represent one-stop concept for prospective and current students, Lakeshore staff, and the public. Provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers throughout every interaction. This position will also assist with Student Billing.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS _(Other duties may be assigned)_**:

(45%) Customer Contact/Student-Centered Operations

Provide superior customer service to enrolled, prospective, and internal customers using a combination of technical and social skills, to include confidentiality, empathy, and the ability to fully engage and satisfy the customer.
Access database system and work cooperatively in each functional area and refer students as needed.
Serve as the frontline contact to respond to students and connect them with information, resources, and specialized assistance.
Using a pleasant, polite, and courteous tone, answer the phone in an expedient manner.
Route direct calls to the appropriate destinations.
Troubleshoot and assist students with online registrations.

(25%) Enrollment/Records

Register students, assist/troubleshoot throughout all the stages of the registration process (traditional and online) including communicating with divisions and departments as needed.
Stay current with class/seminar changes and with program changes.
Collect accurate and complete information on course add/drop/swap forms.
Process payments for students, department receipts, and corporate accounts.
Accurately maintain personal daily cash drawer.
Assist students with setting up payment plans.
Remove service indicators for fee/tuition when a student pays in full (contact/call students prior to dropping them for nonpayment).
Schedule and checkin appointments for Student Success team members.
Other student billing functions which include responding to student billing questions, payment options, payment plans, student balances, anticipated aid, previous payments, credits, and past due status.

**(20%) Student Financia