Part Time - Transportation Services - Customer Service Representative

Penn State University; University (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A public research university in Florida is seeking a Customer Service Representative to support various university functions. The role includes greeting visitors, resolving inquiries, processing financial transactions, and promoting university services. Candidates should have experience in customer service and good communication skills. This position offers a part-time schedule of four hours per day, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service roles is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for university functions and events.
• Greet faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Process orders and registrations, handle financial transactions.

Skills

Customer support experience

Knowledge of university policies

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Customer Service Representatives provide internal and external customer support for University functions, events, and services including housing, dining, hospitality, transportation, facilities, athletics, agriculture, etc. Tasks require knowledge of University policies, procedures, practices, and protocols to troubleshoot issues, to provide timely resolutions and assistance, and to promote/market products, projects, programs, and services.* Greet faculty, staff, students, and visitors, often serving as first point of contact; assist in person, electronically, by telephone, or mail* Using knowledge of University policies, procedures, practices, and protocols, investigate and respond to issues of concern; isolate and troubleshoot problems; provide guidance and timely solutions; follow-up as necessary; escalate as required* Facilitate a variety of customer experiences including, but not limited to processing orders and registrations; creating ID cards and specialty badges; communicating campus logistics information such as on-site navigation and transportation service information, parking, and facility access/restrictions* Promote and market products, projects, programs, and services; explore, determine, and strive to accommodate customer desires, needs, and requirements* Provide on-site and e-commerce ticketing and product sales, verifying eligibility; process or collect cost/fees; prepare invoices and settle payments; issue receipts/refunds* Communicate product and services improvement recommendations to accommodate changing business needs* Operate computers, point-of-sale, and other systems/equipment to expedite purchase/services, research information, record data, etc.* Maintain manuals, documents, knowledge base articles, and records* May process a variety of financial transactions and assist with inventories* May supervise staff, including hiring and performance management* This is a Monday through Friday position working four hours per day between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review . **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.