Program Specialist - Global Corporate Travel

Direct Travel; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Travel is seeking a Program Specialist to deliver high-quality, responsive candidate support and monitor workflows to surface issues early. You will be the first line of program-level issue identification, ensuring readiness for travel and proactive communication with candidates.

Key responsibilities include managing candidate inquiries, monitoring workflows for exceptions, and coordinating post-trip follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 4+ years in customer service, operations support, or travel industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Reliability and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day candidate support via approved channels (email, platform messaging, phone) within defined SLAs.
• Monitor Juno workflows for exceptions, missing data, delays, or questions; flag issues for escalation.
• Serve as first line of program-level issue identification; escalate complex issues with documentation.
• Confirm candidate information (travel dates, interview details, policy eligibility) and ensure readiness for travel; reach out for missing info.
• Support post-trip follow-up activities including feedback capture, expense reconciliation, and issue closure.
• Maintain a service-oriented, brand-aligned candidate experience; represent Direct Travel positively.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure data integrity in systems.
• Provide clear, timely, professional communication to candidates; manage expectations.

Skills

4+ years of customer service

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Reliability & work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Program Specialist delivers high-quality, responsive candidate support while monitoring workflows and serving as the first line of program-level issue identification. This front-line role is essential to maintaining a positive candidate experience and ensuring issues are surfaced early for resolution.

Core Responsibilities

• Candidate Support: Provide day-to-day candidate support via approved channels (email, platform messaging, phone); respond to routine inquiries, questions, and requests within defined SLAs
• Workflow Monitoring: Monitor Juno workflows for exceptions, missing data, delays, or candidate-initiated questions; flag issues for escalation to Program Managers
• Issue Identification & Escalation: Serve as the first line of program-level issue identification; elevate non-standard, high-risk, or complex issues to Program Managers or Senior Program Managers with clear documentation
• Candidate Readiness: Confirm candidate information (travel dates, interview details, policy eligibility) and ensure readiness for upcoming travel; proactively reach out to candidates with missing information or concerns
• Post-Trip Follow-Up: Support post-trip follow-up activities including feedback capture, expense reconciliation, and issue closure; ensure positive candidate experience through the entire journey
• Service Quality: Maintain a service-oriented, brand-aligned candidate experience; represent Direct Travel and Customer positively in all interactions
• Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure data integrity in systems; update candidate information as needed
• Communication: Provide clear, timely, and professional communication to candidates; manage expectations and keep candidates informed of travel arrangements and any changes
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute feedback to Program Managers; participate in team training and knowledge-sharing

Success Measures

• SLA response compliance (email, messaging, phone response times)
• Candidate satisfaction and issue resolution quality
• Clean escalation handoffs and documentation
• Accuracy of candidate information and data entry
• Low rate of recurring or preventable issues
• Positive feedback from candidates and internal stakeholders
• Attendance and reliability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 4+ years of customer service, operations support, or travel industry experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, email)
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Reliability and strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with travel management companies or travel operations
• Familiarity with CRM or ticketing systems
• Background in recruiting operations or candidate support
• Knowledge of travel policies and procedures
• Experience with workflow management or automation platforms
• Spanish fluency preferred