Mohela Columbia , MO 65201
Posted 1 week ago
Salary : $18/hr, an additional $1.00/hr if Bilingual
Employees will train and continue to work remotely temporarily. Once determined by our leadership when it would be appropriate to return to onsite, those hired into this role will be expected to begin reporting to the Chesterfield or Columbia office.
Looking to build-on or start your career with a financial industry leader? This is an opportunity, when excelled at, has proven to lead into various career paths throughout the organization.
Looking to continue your education? You will also be rewarded for successfully completing college level credits towards a college degree with the assistance of a $12,000/year tuition reimbursement program.
Position Overview:
MOHELA (Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority), a nationally-recognized leader in student loan servicing, is currently seeking results oriented and individuals to work in a highly professional and fast-paced environment as Customer Service Representative at our Chesterfield, MO headquarters or Columbia, MO . CSRs receive inbound calls and make outbound calls to delinquent loan borrowers while providing the highest customer service experience and are trained to resolve customer inquiries, take loan payments and provide repayment options to student loan borrowers regarding their student loan debt.
Training:
New Hires will be well-trained to understand federal policies and regulations while learning how to offer a personalized interaction to meet the unique needs of each student loan borrower serviced.
Must be able to attend and complete training
Hours of training are 8am - 5pm, Monday Friday.
Hours After Training:
MOHELA contact center is open
Monday: 7 A.M. 10 P.M.
Tuesday Friday: 7 A.M. 7 P.M.
Saturday: 9 A.M. 1 P.M.
The shift after training could include working from 1pm-10pm on Mondays and 10am-7pm Tuesday through Friday, with morning hours on Saturday.
At times, business needs may not allow for much notice resulting in staying late, shortening lunches to 30 minutes, coming in early the next day, or some Saturday mornings. Must be able to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime.
MOHELA Offers Excellent Employee Benefits:
Medical + Dental + and Vision month after hire date
Earn $2500 one month after hire, plus an additional $150/biweekly for opting-out of MOHELAs medical plan. (must show proof of being insured by another group medical plan)
Tuition Reimbursement up to $12,000 per year after 3 months
Dependent child college tuition reimbursement after 3 months
401(k) with dollar for dollar match up to 8% of salary after 6 months
Company paid pension after 5 years
Paid Time Off and Vacation
7 Paid holidays
4 Paid personal holidays
Opportunity for advancement (most employment vacancies are filled internally)
Skills/Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Call Center Experience a plus
Outstanding Attendance and Punctuality
Ability to Provide Excellent Customer Service
Strong Verbal and Written Communication skills
Excellent Time Management and Multi-tasking Skills
Strong Computer Skills
Must Possess a Friendly and Professional Speaking Voice and Patient Demeanor
Must NOT be in default on any federal student loans or defaulted loans that are guaranteed by the federal government (typically 270 days past due)
Must be able to obtain a Federal 5C Security Clearance after hire
To build a diverse workforce, MOHELA encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities and veterans. We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by phone at 636-733-3700 ext 3571 (TDD: Dial 711) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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