Buckeye Link Counselor

Ohio State University; United States; Presencial; USD 27.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Ohio State University’s Buckeye Link is seeking a Buckeye Link Counselor to help students and families with the business of being a Buckeye—from application through graduation. Counselors assist via phone, email, and in-person interactions, translating complex information into practical guidance while navigating multiple systems.

The role emphasizes empathy, resiliency, and strong customer service in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Two years of relevant experience with minimum of one year in customer service and/or call center environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide excellent service to students and families mainly by phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Counsel students to assess needs and provide clear solutions or recommendations.
• Navigate multiple systems to translate complex information into easy-to-understand guidance for students and families.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Call center experience

Empathy

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Buckeye Link Counselor

Department: Strategic Enrollment | Buckeye Link

Buckeye Link Counselor Summary

The Buckeye Link team helps students and families take care of the business of being a Buckeye. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional and integrated service in support of financial aid billing admissions and student records. Buckeye Link Counselors spend a significant amount of their time on the phone interpreting questions from students and families in order to assess their individual needs, and provide appropriate solutions and/or recommendations applicable to their unique situations. Interactions require Counselors to proficiently navigate multiple systems while also applying knowledge acquired through training and leveraging available resources in order to translate relatively complex information into easily digestible and consumable information for students and families. This position is a rewarding opportunity to assist students in matters essential to their academic success by helping them with the business of being a college student from application through graduation.

Position Environment

Buckeye Link is a highly scheduled fast-paced and continuously changing student-centered environment. The majority of students and families call Buckeye Link for assistance so the Buckeye Link Counselor spends most of the day working independently while troubleshooting and resolving issues over the phone. Inquiries are generally unique in nature which requires account research and possibly additional follow up with students and families. Often times students and families are confused and/or upset when contacting Buckeye Link so it is imperative Counselors demonstrate empathy and resiliency in all interactions. This position functions with a moderate to high degree of resourcefulness and independence and makes decisions according to established policies and procedures. Providing excellent service is of the utmost importance so quality and productivity metrics are reviewed regularly to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students and families. We pride ourselves in being an open collaborative environment where teamwork and sharing ideas are viewed as vital to the success of the unit.

Performance Objectives

Specifically, this position will be responsible for: Providing excellent service to students and families mainly through the phone in addition to email and in-person interactions by holistically counseling students with a goal of first contact resolution. Communicating professionally with their audience. Advocating and removing barriers to student success within a large complex university setting. Demonstrating university and organizational values in all interactions.

Additional Information

There are two (2) openings for this position.

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. Two years of relevant experience with minimum of one year in customer service and/or call center environment as a student employee or professional staff member.

Desired Experience

Desired candidate would have 2-4 years of experience in customer service, experience resolving complex issues. experience having difficult conversations, and demonstrate maturity and resilience and the ability to work with students, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds including different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Sensitive to cultural diversity and ability to professionally communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and identities. Comfortable answering inquiries and troubleshooting student accounts.

Career Roadmap Function

Academic Administration Sub-function: Student Services Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized Career Level: S2

The pay range for this job profile is $19.47 - $20.25 per hour. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Location: Student Academic Services (0160) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.