Call Center Representative 1
Albany, New York
Employer: StateJobsNY
Industry: No Preference
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For Temporary/Hourly Appointment:
Sixty college semester credit hours and one year of work experience in customer service;**
OR
A high school diploma or GED AND two years of work experience in customer service.**
**Customer service is defined as dealing with many different individuals on a continuous basis where verbal communication is the primary means of accomplishing the duties of the position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Proficiency in MS Office.
2. Detail oriented, effective time management and organizational skills.
3. Ability to perform tasks effectively within prescribed time frames.
Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Utilizes various information systems to track and respond to phone call inquiries from students, parents, schools, and lenders regarding higher education funding programs under the purview of HESC.
2. Interprets and explains federal and State rules and regulations concerning financial aid and other higher education funding programs under the purview of HESC, primarily by telephone.
3. Assists students, parents and financial aid officers with processing accounts and resolves problem situations which may prevent an application from being processed.
4. Advises students and parents on the application process and interviews students and parents to obtain relevant information to determine eligibility for programs and the status of financial aid programs.
5. Troubleshoots, identifies, and addresses application processing problems.
6. Researches and gathers account processing information from HESC operational divisions to advise applicants what is needed to complete the review and processing of their application.
7. Updates account information in various electronic systems.
8. Assigns Help Desk tickets to appropriate HESC staff and tracks accounts on spreadsheets and databases for possible resolution.
9. Routes calls to appropriate individuals or divisions within HESC, various federal program areas and servicers as necessary. Utilizes required technology appropriately i.e., Virtual Contact Center (VCC) telephone system/AUX event buttons.
10. Completes NYS mandatory training requirements and required training set forth by the agency and/or program area.
Additional Comments The hours of this position require working between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (No Alternative Work Schedule).
To apply for this position, eligible individuals must send a resume and cover letter via e-mail to resumes@hesc.ny.gov with "CCR 1 " in the subject line. Resumes and cover letters must be received by June 15, 2024.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 474-7556
Fax (518) 473-6685
Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12255
Notes on Applying Please be sure to include a valid daytime telephone number and e-mail address on your resume and/or cover letter.
To apply for this position, eligible individuals must send a resume and cover letter via e-mail to resumes@hesc.ny.gov with "CCR 1" in the subject line. Resumes and cover letters must be received by June 15, 2024.
For Temporary/Hourly Appointment:
Sixty college semester credit hours and one year of work experience in customer service;**
OR
A high school diploma or GED AND two years of work experience in customer service.**
**Customer service is defined as dealing with many different individuals on a continuous basis where verbal communication is the primary means of accomplishing the duties of the position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Proficiency in MS Office.
2. Detail oriented, effective time management and organizational skills.
3. Ability to perform tasks effectively within prescribed time frames.
Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Utilizes various information systems to track and respond to phone call inquiries from students, parents, schools, and lenders regarding higher education funding programs under the purview of HESC.
2. Interprets and explains federal and State rules and regulations concerning financial aid and other higher education funding programs under the purview of HESC, primarily by telephone.
3. Assists students, parents and financial aid officers with processing accounts and resolves problem situations which may prevent an application from being processed.
4. Advises students and parents on the application process and interviews students and parents to obtain relevant information to determine eligibility for programs and the status of financial aid programs.
5. Troubleshoots, identifies, and addresses application processing problems.
6. Researches and gathers account processing information from HESC operational divisions to advise applicants what is needed to complete the review and processing of their application.
7. Updates account information in various electronic systems.
8. Assigns Help Desk tickets to appropriate HESC staff and tracks accounts on spreadsheets and databases for possible resolution.
9. Routes calls to appropriate individuals or divisions within HESC, various federal program areas and servicers as necessary. Utilizes required technology appropriately i.e., Virtual Contact Center (VCC) telephone system/AUX event buttons.
10. Completes NYS mandatory training requirements and required training set forth by the agency and/or program area.
Additional Comments The hours of this position require working between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (No Alternative Work Schedule).
To apply for this position, eligible individuals must send a resume and cover letter via e-mail to resumes@hesc.ny.gov with "CCR 1 " in the subject line. Resumes and cover letters must be received by June 15, 2024.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 474-7556
Fax (518) 473-6685
Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12255
Notes on Applying Please be sure to include a valid daytime telephone number and e-mail address on your resume and/or cover letter.
To apply for this position, eligible individuals must send a resume and cover letter via e-mail to resumes@hesc.ny.gov with "CCR 1" in the subject line. Resumes and cover letters must be received by June 15, 2024.
Created: 2024-06-07
Reference: 160222
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Albany
ZIP: 12208
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