Associate, Customer Service

Pearson; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson, a lifelong learning company, is hiring a Customer Service Representative – Continuing Education in Olympia, WA. You will generate approval/renewal letters, manage provider inquiries, and keep contact data up to date, while handling calls and messages with professionalism.

Role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and independent work within a 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM EST schedule. Pearson offers equal opportunity employment and support for qualifying applicants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of customer service experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Proficient in Excel and Word with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Generate course, instructor and provider approval and renewal letters; update contact information.
• Answer incoming calls from agents and providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Independent work

Teamwork

Phone etiquette

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

Job description

SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB

The Customer Service Representative – Continuing Education is responsible for generating approval, denial, and renewal letters for courses and providers, distributing these notices via email. The role also includes handling incoming inquiries from providers, licensees, and clients through calls, chats, and emails. The Customer Service Rep is also responsible for updating contact info and entering and removing course credits when required.

Working closely with insurance clients, providers, and licensees, the Customer Service Representative – Continuing Education responds to inquiries through both verbal and written communication via phone, chat, and email.

SCHEDULE: 09:30 AM - 06:00 PM EST

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience:

• 5 + years experience with customer service in a business environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong proficiency in Excel and Word is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent customer service skills, patience and effective team working skills
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with various levels of management and with clients

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 55% -- generate course, instructor and provider approval and renewal letters. Update contact information
• 35% --Answer incoming calls from agents and providers
• 10% -- Other duties as assigned

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location.

The hourly rate for this role is $20.00 – $21.00.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

Job: Customer Success

Job Family: GOTOMARKET

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications