Member Support Officer
Roles & Responsibilities
Overall Purpose: The Member Support Officer is responsible for managing initial student inquiries and ensuring a positive and supportive experience for students throughout their journey with Groworx, from first contact through to post-arrival and ongoing engagement. This role is key to student satisfaction, retention, and fostering a strong Groworx community.
Key Responsibilities:
Initial Inquiry Management:
- Be the first point of contact for prospective students, responding promptly and professionally to inquiries via phone, email, chat, and social media.
- Provide accurate initial information about Groworx services, study destinations, and general processes.
- Qualify leads and efficiently direct them to the appropriate International Pathway Consultant for detailed consultation.
- Maintain records of all inquiries and initial interactions in the CRM.
Student Experience Management:
- Proactively communicate with students at key stages of their journey (e.g., post-application, pre-departure, post-arrival).
- Provide non-academic support and guidance to students, addressing their concerns and queries regarding accommodation, travel, insurance, and settling in.
- Develop and share resources (FAQs, guides, checklists) to enhance the student experience.
- Organize and facilitate pre-departure briefings and orientation sessions.
Post-Arrival Support & Engagement:
- Follow up with students post-arrival to ensure they are settling in well.
- Assist students in navigating initial challenges in their new environment, connecting them with relevant on-campus or community resources.
- Coordinate student networking events or activities to foster a sense of community.
- Gather student feedback and testimonials.
Issue Resolution & Follow-Up:
- Act as a point of contact for current students experiencing issues, providing timely support or escalating to the appropriate team member or external body.
- Ensure all student issues are tracked and resolved satisfactorily.
- Conduct follow-up communications as needed to ensure student well-being and satisfaction.
Administrative Support:
- Provide administrative support to the ISS team as required.
- Assist in maintaining student records and databases.
- Contribute to the development of support materials and communication templates.
Key Deliverables:
- High lead qualification rate and efficient handover to consultants.
- Prompt and effective responses to all student inquiries.
- High levels of student satisfaction throughout their journey (measured by surveys).
- Successful delivery of pre-departure and post-arrival support services.
- A vibrant and engaged student community.
- Timely resolution of student issues.
- Accurate CRM entries for inquiry management and student support interactions.
Equipment Contractor should provide own assets/gadgets:
- Noise-cancelling headset with microphone
- Laptop with a working webcam
- Laptop specifications:
> RAM: At least 8gb
> Processor: Intel Core 5
> Operating System: At least Microsoft Windows 11
> Screen Size of 14 to 16 inches
- Internet speed: Minimum of 50 mbps (Download speed)