Customer Service Analyst

Pearson; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational company seeks a Part-Time Customer Service Analyst to provide remote support to employees and customers. This role involves handling inbound calls, problem-solving, and maintaining expertise in educational systems. Candidates should have a degree in Education or a related field, demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, and be technologically proficient. The part-time salary ranges from $26,400 to $28,100.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a Pearson Virtual Schools supported school or program required.
• Help Desk queue agent experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls professionally and efficiently.
• Work to problem solve issues until resolution.
• Develop and maintain expertise in Connexus.

Skills

Exceptional phone manners and customer-service skills

Clear verbal and written communications

Technologically proficient

Adaptability and flexibility

Team player

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft OS and MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

Working remotely from a home office, the Part-Time Customer Service Analyst serves as part of a team dedicated to providing Pearson Virtual Schools employees and customers with exceptional support and training. All members of the School Support Help Desk Team help facilitate the ability of school-based employees to enhance the educational experience of students. The Part-Time Customer Service Analyst provides consistent, professional, courteous, and complete support for all school-based staff, corporate staff, and customers, by handling inbound calls to the School Support Help Desk and assisting our staff and customers to evolve their understanding of our program and Education Management Systems.

The Part-Time Customer Service Analyst will be responsible for answering inbound calls throughout their 5-hour, daily shift (25 hours/week) which will occur during the normal operating hours of 8:00 am EST – 6:00 pm EST. Calls often require research and follow up to fully resolve the issue. Research is aided by prior experience, SalesForce call flows, Connexus Help, Guides, and other materials. The Part-Time Customer Service Analyst is responsible and held accountable for finding answers to callers’ questions and facilitating resolution of an issue.

We cover a wide range of issues to be handled, including, but not limited to, Pearson Virtual Schools, school year cycle, data, and school procedures. The Part-Time Customer Service Analyst will take on various other tasks as assigned by Leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Handle inbound calls professionally, accurately, consistently, and efficiently
• Work to problem solve issues that are called in or assigned, until the issue is resolved
• Transfer inbound calls to the appropriate staff when applicable
• Work with IssueAware tickets (those assigned and those created), Salesforce, and other programs as needed to track and resolve issues
• Develop and maintain an in-depth expertise in Connexus, Pearson Connexus, third party resources, and school year cycle tasks to support teachers and school staff
• Complete various projects such as meeting presentations or customer service training reviews as defined by Leadership
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Customer Support team, with schools and other corporate departments such as Instructional Program Development, Connexus Management, Software Development, and Operations Departments

Qualifications:

• Degree in Education, Education Technology, or a related field required - Prior Experience with Pearson Virtual Schools can substitute for this requirement
• Prior experience working within a Pearson Virtual Schools supported school or program
• Familiarity with the Learning Management Systems (Pearson Connexus, or GradPoint)
• Exceptional phone manners and customer-service skills
• Clear verbal and written communications
• Effective and consistent interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude with a customer-focused approach
• High degree of adaptability and flexibility
• Commitment to a regular schedule of a 5-hour shift during normal operating hours from 8:00 am EST – 6:00 pm EST following break protocols as outlined by the employee handbook.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and respond to change
• Team player track record and commitment to a group-oriented approach
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft OS, MS Office, and Google Applications)
• Help Desk queue agent experience is preferred

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The part-time salary range is between $26,400 - $28,100.

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.