Part Time - Transportation Services - Customer Service Representative

Customer Service RepresentativeCustomer Service Representatives provide internal and external customer support for University functions, events, and services including housing, dining, hospitality, transportation, facilities, athletics, agriculture, etc. Tasks require knowledge of University policies, procedures, practices, and protocols to troubleshoot issues, to provide timely resolutions and assistance, and to promote/market products, projects, programs, and services.Greet faculty, staff, students, and visitors, often serving as first point of contact; assist in person, electronically, by telephone, or mailUsing knowledge of University policies, procedures, practices, and protocols, investigate and respond to issues of concern; isolate and troubleshoot problems; provide guidance and timely solutions; follow-up as necessary; escalate as requiredFacilitate a variety of customer experiences including, but not limited to processing orders and registrations; creating ID cards and specialty badges; communicating campus logistics information such as on-site navigation and transportation service information, parking, and facility access/restrictionsPromote and market products, projects, programs, and services; explore, determine, and strive to accommodate customer desires, needs, and requirementsProvide on-site and e-commerce ticketing and product sales, verifying eligibility; process or collect cost/fees; prepare invoices and settle payments; issue receipts/refundsCommunicate product and services improvement recommendations to accommodate changing business needsOperate computers, point-of-sale, and other systems/equipment to expedite purchase/services, research information, record data, etc.Maintain manuals, documents, knowledge base articles, and recordsMay process a variety of financial transactions and assist with inventoriesMay supervise staff, including hiring and performance managementThis is a Monday through Friday position working four hours per day between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.