Student Services Associate Location Remote in United States : At Pearson, our purpose is simple; to add life to a lifetime of learning. We envision a future where everyone can realize the life they imagine through learning. To achieve this, we create vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. For over 20 years, Pearson Virtual Schools has been reimagining K-12 education with full-time virtual schools for students who want a personalized, more flexible approach to learning. Our flagship products and services include Connections Academy, US-based online public charter schools; Pearson Online Academy, a global online private school; and Pearson Connexus, our comprehensive online school program for school districts nationwide.
The following description is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned; it is not intended to be all-inclusive or limit the position's duties.
Position Summary: Working remotely from a home office, the Student Services Associate will act as a primary point of contact for families enrolled in a Connections Academy or Pearson Online Academy program. This position will report to the Supervisor of Student Services as a part of the Customer Engagement & Retention Department.
The Customer Engagement & Retention Department provides customer support, onboarding support, and academic placement support for both new and continuing students. They are accountable for delivering the right messages to the right people at the right time to grow and achieve retention goals.
This position is intended to support families in Eastern Standard Time or Central Standard Time. The standard work hours for this position are Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm EST.
Primary Responsibilities: Assisting families through an inbound phone queue with questions and account updates, Serves as a student advocate to assist students and families through navigating their enrolled experience, Reviewing student accounts holistically to be able to speak to outstanding tasks or recommended actions to ensure the continuing student's success, Organize and complete assigned workflow to ensure effective time management, accurate data integrity, efficient communication, and student retention. Maintain student accounts and records, documenting, and logging information into the online systems accurately. Participates in outbound call campaigns to assist with onboarding as well as retention, Protects the privacy of student account information through compliance with federal student privacy law (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)). Other duties as assigned. Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Displays self-confidence, patience, empathy, and availability while connecting with students and families; understands and adapts quickly to multi-generational needs and characteristics. Ability to handle troubleshoot escalated issues with a goal of deescalating the issue. Problem-solving attitude with an ability to achieve goal driven outcomes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint). Demonstrated understanding of FERPA guidelines and internal policies regarding student and employee privacy. Qualifications: Call center and customer service experience preferred. Experience working in a fast-paced work environment with students and families. Experience working in a virtual environment. Prior experience working with multiple EMS/SIS/Enrollment platforms. Bachelor's degree is a plus, but not required. Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
Full-time salary range is $21.63/HR ($44,990.40)
This position is not bonus eligible, and information on benefits offered is here.
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Job: CUSTOMER SERVICE
Organization: Virtual Learning
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 14849
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