Contact Center Manager

Socket.dev; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Contact Center Manager to lead daily Contact Center operations at our McAllen headquarters. The role drives performance, coaches specialists, and ensures outstanding customer service while upholding bank policies and procedures.

You will manage staffing, training, and scheduling; monitor call center metrics; and foster accountability and continuous improvement within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years banking and contact center experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train Contact Center staff across functions.
• Manage scheduling, recruitment, onboarding, and coaching.
• Monitor KPIs and service levels; enforce policies.
• Promote customer service excellence and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies and security standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Team Development

Analytical Thinking

MS Office

Call Center Systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Call management software

Contact center systems

Electronic banking platforms

Job description

Contact Center Manager

Department: Contact Center
Type: Exempt
Reports To: Chief Operations Officer
Location: Headquarters - McAllen

Job Summary

The Contact Center Manager oversees the daily operations of the Contact Center and provides leadership, coaching, and development to Contact Center Specialists. This position is responsible for ensuring exceptional customer service, achieving department performance goals, maintaining operational efficiency, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The Contact Center Manager responds promptly to service-level issues, supports employee growth and development, and promotes a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below may not include all responsibilities that the person in this role may be asked to perform. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Contact Center Operations

• Manage, train, schedule, and develop Contact Center staff across all functional areas.
• Recruit, onboard, train, evaluate, and mentor team members.
• Establish and maintain departmental performance standards, objectives, and service expectations.
• Perform Customer Support Specialist duties as necessary to maintain service levels.
• Develop, implement, and enforce Contact Center policies and procedures.
• Utilize electronic communication tools including chat, screen sharing, and live video to provide efficient customer support.
• Manage call queue software to assist customers and bank employees effectively.
• Monitor call volumes, hold times, and service levels, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate service calls to ensure professionalism, technical accuracy, and adherence to Bank policies and procedures.
• Meet and exceed departmental and individual key performance indicators (KPIs).

Customer Service & Relationship Management

• Verify customer identity according to established authentication procedures before providing account information or performing account maintenance.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Bank products, services, and department procedures.
• Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally in accordance with Bank policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments to ensure efficient customer service.
• Promote and educate customers regarding Bank products and services, including consumer and commercial loan products, certificates of deposit, debit cards, merchant services, and electronic banking solutions.
• Work alternate Saturdays to ensure adequate department coverage.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of customer and Bank information.
• Maintain a strong record of attendance and punctuality.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, and select department personnel.
• Train, mentor, coach, and develop team members to maximize performance and professional growth.
• Monitor individual and team performance through regular feedback, recognition, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Recommend employees for promotion, advancement, corrective action, or termination when appropriate.
• Supervise daily team activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Manage employee schedules, time-off requests, workload distribution, and staffing coverage.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, customer service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Compliance

• Abide by all Bank policies, procedures, regulations, and security requirements.
• Properly maintain required records, documentation, and reports within established deadlines.
• Protect customer and Bank information in accordance with confidentiality and information security standards.
• Complete all required BSA/AML, compliance, and regulatory training.
• Complete continuing education and development activities necessary for the position.

Qualifications

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the position satisfactorily.

Education & Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) years of banking and contact center experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Leadership & Management Skills

• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and engage employees.
• Ability to effectively manage performance, productivity, and employee development.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and customer confidentiality.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to explain Bank products, services, and electronic banking solutions to customers and employees.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Customer Service & Relationship Building

• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and promote a positive customer experience.

Critical Thinking, Organization & Problem Solving

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and team-focused.

Software Skills Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize contact center systems, electronic banking platforms, and call management software.

Responsibility for Work of Others

Supervises: Contact Center Specialists

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Rio Bank is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.