Customer Svc Spec

Department Name

EC Specialists

Job Description

The Enterprise Technology (ET) Experience Center is seeking Customer Service Specialists

• Financial Aid. This position serves as the primary contact for customer concerns/inquiries on such subjects as financial aid eligibility, processing requirements, student business services policies and procedures, balance inquiries and issues related to the overall financial services profile of the student at ASU, while communicating to both external and internal customers in a professional manner. This is a part time position.

Please note that during the months of January, July and August you will be required to work 40 hours per week to accommodate the increase in calls.

What's in it for you:

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options.)

• Opportunity to obtain Certifications in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Google IT, and Data Analytics, and/or NASFAA courses to obtain Certified Financial Aid Administrator credentials.

• ASU Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.

• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits are available on day one.

• Retirement program is designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.

• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.

• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.

• Disability and leave program for income protection.

• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

Flexible work options may be available after successfully completing the initial 60- day training period.

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.

• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Days and Schedules:

We are currently hiring for the following shifts:

• Monday

• Friday 3:30pm- 8:30pm

• Monday

• Friday 9:00am

• 2:00 pm

The shift schedule will be determined at the time of hire and will be based on availability.

Regular part time hours along with working in January, July and August for Up to 40 hours per week.

Job Description

The Enterprise Technology (ET) Experience Center is seeking Customer Service Specialists

• Financial Aid. This position serves as the primary contact for customer concerns/inquiries on such subjects as financial aid eligibility, processing requirements, student business services policies and procedures, balance inquiries and issues related to the overall financial services profile of the student at ASU, while communicating to both external and internal customers in a professional manner. This is a part time position.

Please note that during the months of January, July and August you will be required to work 40 hours per week to accommodate the increase in calls.

What's in it for you:

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options.)

• Opportunity to obtain Certifications in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Google IT, and Data Analytics, and/or NASFAA courses to obtain Certified Financial Aid Administrator credentials.

• ASU Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.

• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits are available on day one.

• Retirement program is designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.

• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.

• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.

• Disability and leave program for income protection.

• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

Flexible work options may be available after successfully completing the initial 60- day training period.

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.

• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Days and Schedules:

We are currently hiring for the following shifts:

• Monday

• Friday 3:30pm- 8:30pm

• Monday

• Friday 9:00am

• 2:00 pm

The shift schedule will be determined at the time of hire and will be based on availability.

Regular part time hours along with working in January, July and August for Up to 40 hours per week.

Requisition ID

101969BR

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing and walking; frequent physical demands may include stooping, bending and reaching

Regular part time hours along with working in January, July and August for up to 40 hours per week.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Minimum Qualifications

One-two years' experience in a customer service environment and experience in a frontline customer service environment OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Department Statement

Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University. We are a values-driven organization. Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation.

ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers, and staff. Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility, and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces diverse voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.

Why join us?

Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU's charter -- measuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.

Flexibility. Our hybrid work environment prioritizes personal autonomy and trust around how work gets done.

Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered. The ET fabric weaves together diversity, equity and inclusion applied in our daily work and interactions.

Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 180k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.

World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU's top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.

Exposure to industry giants. ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.

Flexible work options may be available after successfully completing the initial 60- day training period.

● Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.

● Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Category

01

VP Code

ASU Enterprise Technology

Scope of Search

Open

Desired Qualifications

• Flexibility to work 40 hours during January, July and August is essential.

• Degree work or certification work in a closely related field.

• Experience in a financial aid customer service environment.

• Experience answering high volume customer service inquiries from students of diverse backgrounds via telephone, email, and/or chat.

• Experience in logging customer information into a call tracking system.

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial aid policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated knowledge of student business services policies and procedures.

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in leading by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution's sustainability programs.

• Ability to model empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence.

• Experience in a values-led organization, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

• Ability to help foster a safe psychological space for all teammates where everyone can thrive.

Close Date

20-June-2024 is the initial close date. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until all positions are filled

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU PD at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance

• For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

Essential Duties

• Resolves basic issues, general concerns and inquiries through phone, email and chat regarding Financial Aid and Scholarship Services (FASS), and Student Business Services (SBS) processes and policies.

• Assists with self-service activities to ensure customer comprehension and satisfaction regarding FASS and SBS questions, policies and procedures.

• Responds promptly to all contact inquiries, assessing and addressing their needs with empathy and efficiency.

• Escalates complex issues as necessary, ensuring all concerns are directed to the appropriate channels for resolution, thereby maintaining high standards of service and support.

• Participates in, and contributes to, scheduled and ad hoc training in order to improve university policy and processes.

• Establishes trust through commitment to ASU and student success and adherence to policies and procedures.

• Delivers unparalleled personalized customer service by attentively addressing individual needs and preferences, ensuring each interaction is tailored to exceed expectations and leave a lasting positive impression.

• Understands and satisfies customer needs and capitalizes on opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction.

• Utilizes a variety of resources to thoroughly research questions and promptly respond to customer inquiries with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their needs is met

• Document customer interactions with attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Inputs data and ensures the accuracy of all information entered into the system.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Salary Range

$20.00 per hour

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

Job Family

Clerical & Admin Support