CW Call Center Representative

CW Call Center Representative Customer Service / Support / Operations Harrisburg, PA ID: 636-369 Full-Time/Regular PHEAA is a nonprofit student aid organization that holds a mission of providing affordable access to higher education. Give back tomorrow by joining us today! Salary: $16.00/hour (+ A $1 shift differential will be provided for the 12:00 PM 9:00 PM shifts) Pay Increase: Pay will increase to $17.50 after 6 months of continuous employment (including shift differentials) Bilingual Differential: $.50 Spanish Bilingual Incentive (Upon passing verbal test). Training Class Start Date: Tuesday September 8th Training Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM for 6 consecutive weeks (Hybrid -2 days per week on site) Long Term Shift: Monday through Friday 12:00 PM 9:00 PM Hybrid - 2 days per week on site) Location: PHEAA Headquarters 1200 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 Department: AES Contact Center Job Purpose and Summary PHEAA's American Education Services (AES) team is seeking qualified Call Center Representatives to help us make a difference in the lives of millions of students! It is our daily goal to meet our public service missioncreating affordable access to higher education. We take pride in educating borrowers on the long-term impact of student loan borrowing and their repayment options! This entry-level clerical wage position provides outstanding customer service to our student loan borrowers. Our dedicated Call Center Representatives provide a positive experience for all customers! Primary Duties and Responsibilities Call Center Representatives answer calls handling a variety of complex account issues with one or multiple customer support lines. Answer questions to identify the root cause of the call and research to resolve the customer inquiry upon first contact. Interactions with customers are based on federal and state regulations, PHEAA objectives, and department policies. Assist customers with troubleshooting online account issues and utilizing online tools that are available. Update customer and account information as needed. Handle difficult or escalated call types and assist with resolution. Counsel customers in achieving successful repayment of their student loans. This includes but is not limited to: Answering payment and billing inquiries Discussing repayment plan options and eligibility Payment alternatives Interest accrual Forgiveness programs Consolidation Required Skills High school diploma or equivalent required Computer literacy and knowledge of MS Office Required Experience High school diploma or equivalent required