CW Call Center Representative at PHEAA

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

17.5

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Call Center Operations, Troubleshooting, Account Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Data Entry, Conflict Resolution, Clerical Support

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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 (includes shift differentials) Training Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM for 6 consecutive weeks Long Term Shift: Monday through Friday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Hybrid - 2 days a month on site Location: PHEAA Headquarters 1200 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 Department: AES Contact Center PHEAA's 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 mission—creating 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 knowledgeable staff creates a comprehensive training program to ensure our team members are destined for success. Our dedicated Call Center Representatives provide a positive experience for all customers. As you become more confident and proficient in phone work, you may have the opportunity to develop your professional knowledge further and train on processing tasks. Additional Benefits: Call Center Representatives can enroll in the Bronze Medical Insurance plan from day one of employment and will be required to join the State Employees Retirement System. Learn more about these benefits here: https://www.pheaa.org/about/careers/index.shtml [https://www.pheaa.org/about/careers/index.shtml] PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Call Center Representatives answer inbound calls handling a variety of complex account issues. Answer questions identify the root cause of the call and research to resolve the customer inquiry upon first contact. Interactions with customers are based on federal 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. Process incoming correspondence, forms, or other documents received from customers. 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, and consolidation. Handle difficult or escalated call types and assist with resolution. Will work with one or multiple customer support lines.

Responsibilities

The Call Center Representative will answer inbound calls to resolve complex student loan account issues and provide guidance on repayment options. They will also process incoming correspondence and assist customers with online account troubleshooting.