Penn State University
Customer Service Support
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Job Description
- Req#: REQ_0000063950
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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Greet faculty, staff, students, and visitors, often serving as first point of contact; assist in person, electronically, by telephone, or mail
Using 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 required
Facilitate 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/restrictions
Promote and market products, projects, programs, and services; explore, determine, and strive to accommodate customer desires, needs, and requirements
Provide on-site and e-commerce ticketing and product sales, verifying eligibility; process or collect cost/fees; prepare invoices and settle payments; issue receipts/refunds
Communicate product and services improvement recommendations to accommodate changing business needs
Operate computers, point-of-sale, and other systems/equipment to expedite purchase/services, research information, record data, etc.
Maintain manuals, documents, knowledge base articles, and records
May process a variety of financial transactions and assist with inventories
May supervise staff, including hiring and performance management
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Customer 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.
Education and Experience:
Minimum requirement is a high school degree or equivalency. Or, a combination of education and experience.
As a member of Auxiliary and Business Services within the Finance and Business unit, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and individual perspectives that add variety and vitality to the workplace. The University believes that we can learn from each other’s differences and break down the barriers that separate us. Penn State is a place where everyone can be themselves, together.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$31,600.00 - $45,800.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
University Park, PAPursuant 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.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 814-865-1473.
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The Pennsylvania State University is a state-related, land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania.
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