Customer Service Supervisor

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Position Title:
Customer Service Supervisor

Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Customer Service Supervisor

Job Duties:

This position directs and audits customer service operations to ensure service standards and compliance requirements are met; oversees debit account and credential programs; and provides leadership, training, and performance management for student employees. The role also develops and supports communication and customer education strategies while supporting operational planning, continuous improvement, and the integrity of financial controls.This position works occasionally early morning, evening, or weekend hours as operational needs require.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Program Oversight & Service Operations

Direct and audit customer service operations to ensure service standards and compliance requirements are met.

• Coordinate and oversee the daily workflow of Campus Card operations, ensuring services are delivered consistently, efficiently, and in alignment with institutional customer service expectations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Campus Card to develop, implement, document, and regularly update operational policies, procedures, and service standards governing front-office operations and transactional services.
• Audit transactions, adjustments, identity verification practices, and account activity to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and proper safeguarding of institutional assets.
• Monitor service performance trends, peak service demands, and operational bottlenecks; implement corrective actions and workflow improvements to enhance service efficiency and customer experience.
• Develop operational work plans and staffing coverage models for high-volume service periods including orientation, move-in, and the beginning of academic terms.
• Maintain comprehensive operational documentation and provide advanced decision-making support in complex service situations, escalations, and exception handling.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support to the Director of Campus Card & Student Life Services Technology in implementing service initiatives and operational improvements.

Financial & Account Program Management

Oversee campus debit account programs and financial processes.

• Oversee administration of campus debit accounts and dining plan selections for each academic term while verifying enrollment status and eligibility requirements.
• Perform ongoing account maintenance including updates, plan changes, balance corrections, and system record adjustments.
• Process account transfers and closures for students leaving housing or the university and coordinate required documentation.
• Process refunds, waivers, and exception requests in accordance with institutional policy and approval authority.
• Conduct end-of-term reconciliation of accounts and balances to ensure financial accuracy and proper reporting.
• Monitor reconciliations, system reports, and allocation chargebacks; prepare financial usage and activity reports to support operational and budget decision-making.
• Establish and maintain internal financial controls, collaborate with Cash Management, and coordinate departmental billing and chargeback processes to ensure accurate and compliant financial operations.
• Maintain system records by performing enrollment updates, processing deposits, coordinating special event transactions, and ensuring accurate integration of dining, housing, and departmental service charges.

Credential & Identity Services

Oversee ID card and mobile credential programs.

• Administer issuance and replacement of physical university ID cards including identity verification, photo capture, print production, fee processing, and activation of card privileges.

• Administer mobile credential provisioning, including troubleshooting issues across supported mobile platforms.

• Coordinate ID card production and distribution for new student orientation programs including scheduling photo sessions and preparing bulk issuance workflows.

• Coordinate credential services for online and distance learners including remote identity verification and delivery procedures.

• Administer departmental and specialty card programs including badges, passes, and other authorized credentials.

• Research and resolve customer door access issues by reviewing permissions and system logs, coordinating with campus partners, and communicating outcomes to the customer.

• Maintain operational readiness of card printers, encoding equipment, and credential production supplies including inventory monitoring and ordering.

• Administer specialty card programs (key cards, badges, passes, copy cards), process departmental chargebacks, and maintain card design standards and functionality.

Staff Leadership & Training

Provide leadership, training, and performance management for student employees.

• Recruit, hire, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student employees to maintain adequate staffing levels aligned with operational demand.

• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and corrective guidance to ensure consistent adherence to customer service and operational standards.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs covering transactional systems, credential production, financial handling, and customer interaction procedures.

• Maintain procedural manuals and training documentation while identifying and facilitating ongoing staff development opportunities.

Customer Experience, Outreach & Communication

Develop and support service communication and customer education strategies.

• Represent the Campus Card Office on orientation planning committees to ensure service readiness and integration into onboarding processes.

• Present at orientation programs, international student sessions, resource fairs, Preview Days, and Admitted Student Days to educate campus stakeholders on services and policies.

• Advise students, families, and departments regarding dining plans, account usage, and service policies while resolving complex customer service inquiries.

• Administer employee payroll deduction participation including enrollment management and processing deposits into faculty and staff campus debit accounts.

• Develop, update, and maintain informational materials, marketing content, and communication resources to ensure accurate understanding of Campus Card programs.

• Coordinate with Continuing Education and International Education offices to support credential issuance and resolve service issues for specialized student populations.

• Collect customer feedback and recommend service enhancements to improve the overall user experience.

Planning, Assessment & Administration

Support operational planning and continuous improvement.

• Review operational data and service trends to recommend program improvements and efficiency enhancements.

• Participate in committees, professional development activities, and campus collaborations to support service alignment and innovation.

• Support search and screen committees for academic and university staff as Recruiting/Search coordinator for Student Life & Services as departments' needs arise.

• Maintain records management and filing systems to ensure secure and accessible documentation of transactions and procedures.

• Maintain an efficient filing system utilizing Perceptive Content for secure storage and retrieval of customer and financial documents.

• Attend webinars and on-campus training classes.

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned in support of departmental and divisional goals.

• Provide operational expertise and consultation for new initiatives impacting Campus Card services.

Department:

The Campus Card Office (CCO) serves as the primary contact point for campus credential and debit account services, providing both online and in-person support and consultation. CCO is committed to connecting students, staff, and faculty with resources, tools, and guidance essential for managing on-campus accounts, dining services, and credential access. CCO also oversees the Campus BlueCard program, which includes physical ID cards, mobile credentials, and campus debit account management, ensuring students and staff have secure, reliable access to campus services. CCO takes pride in guiding and supporting student employees, who play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service, assisting with campus events, and sustaining the day-to-day operations of the office.

Compensation:

Minimum starting pay $18.99/hour (0.75 FTE, 30 hours/week), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of related professional work experience in customer service, office operations, retail, financial services, or similar administrative environment.
• Knowledge of cash handling, and basic financial transaction processing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher by the start of employment.
• Experience using computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office technologies.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to professionally resolve complaints and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while independently managing assigned responsibilities.
• Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems, transactional software, or card/credential management systems.
• Experience troubleshooting basic software and hardware issues.
• Experience with mobile devices.
• Experience training, supervising, or leading student employees or front-line staff.
• Experience developing or following office procedures and documentation.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, systems, and software applications.

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of Friday, May 5, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after May 5, 2026, may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

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Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

Required application materials :

Cover letter (* See below)

Curriculum vitae or resume

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Stephen Arton

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If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Jason Horzewski

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Guidelines to ensure consideration:

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

• Employee Benefits:

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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