Entry Level Phone Support Specialist - Pontiac, Michigan

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

Responsibilities

• Accepting incoming calls from all clients
• Making outbound calls to clients
• Responding to emails from clients
• Working various reports as assigned
• Aiding and overseeing our sub-servicer
• Cross-training to learn other areas of our Servicing team

Qualifications

Must Have Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience in customer service dealing with a high volume of calls OR 1+ year of experience working in the mortgage industry 
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel, including vlookups, formulas and PivotTables
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to multitask and adapt
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Onsite, full-time attendance

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience in mortgage servicing
• Bilingual in English and Spanish