Customer Service Specialist

Why Join Us? * Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team - Competitive pay that rewards your hard work * Benefits You Can Count On - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage * Work Hard. Recharge Often. - Generous PTO and extended illness benefits * Invest in Your Future - 401(k) with company match * Grow With Us - Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways * We Invest in Your Success - Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles * Student Loan Support - Assistance available for eligible roles * Your Wins Deserve Recognition - Employee rewards and recognition programs * A Team You'll Love Working With - A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day * Additional Voluntary Benefits - Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance. Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact. 8-Hour Shifts Available, No weekends, No holidays, No Call Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Job Summary The Customer Service Representative is responsible for handling customer inquiries, resolving issues, and providing a positive service experience across multiple communication channels, including phone, email, chat, and in-person interactions. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, professionalism, and attention to detail to ensure timely resolution of customer concerns while maintaining high service standards. Essential Functions * Responds to customer inquiries via phone, email, live chat, and written correspondence, ensuring a courteous and professional interaction. * Handles inbound calls from both internal and external customers, creating service cases and documenting all interactions accurately. * Demonstrates empathy and active listening skills to understand customer concerns and provide appropriate resolutions. * Researches and resolves customer complaints, billing issues, and service-related concerns in accordance with company policies and procedures. * Accurately updates and maintains customer records and case notes in the system, ensuring complete documentation of issues and resolutions. * Works collaboratively with internal departments to escalate and resolve complex issues, ensuring a seamless customer experience. * Provides appropriate solutions and alternatives within service timeframes, following up to ensure issue resolution and customer satisfaction. * Meets and maintains productivity and service quality standards, ensuring efficiency in handling customer interactions. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Maintains regular and reliable attendance. * Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications * Associate Degree or coursework in Business, Communications, or a related field preferred * 1-2 years of experience in customer service, call center, or administrative support required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Working knowledge of Google Suite, ServiceNow or similar ticketing platform, soft phone software, willingness to learn enterprise wide (ERP) such as Oracle or similar. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and professional interactions. * Ability to handle high call volumes and multi-task across different customer service platforms. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve customer concerns efficiently and effectively. * Proficiency in customer service software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office applications. * Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations while de-escalating customer concerns. * Strong attention to detail in data entry, documentation, and customer interactions. * Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.