Remote Customer Technical Support Representative

Cengage; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual

401K with matched contributions

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Work from home setup provided

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a customer support specialist to assist learners using our digital solutions from a remote home-based position in Kentucky. You will help users resolve technical issues, document interactions, and communicate effectively with customers and partners.

The role emphasizes strong technical aptitude, teamwork, and a proactive approach to problem solving, with comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Office; Apple OS preferred.
• Strong browser and mobile device understanding.
• Analytical and critical thinking for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide live and non-live support for digital solutions.
• Use admin tools to analyze customer issues.
• Troubleshoot system requirements related issues (OS, browsers, plugins, connectivity).
• Escalate issues requiring development/intervention.
• Log customer interactions accurately in a ticketing system.
• Provide clear written and verbal guidance to customers and partners.

Skills

High school graduate

Independent work

Organized self-starter

Windows & Office

macOS familiarity

Browsers & devices

Analytical thinking

Typing speed

Continuous learning

Education

Technical degree/certification

Technical support experience

Networking knowledge

Call center experience

Job description

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

The objective of this role is to provide support to customers who are using Cengage digital solutions in an educational environment. This is primarily a work from home position.

What you'll do here:

• Provide live and non-live support for a variety of digital solutions we offer.
• Use administrative tools to assist in the analysis of technical issues reported by customers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported issues related to the system requirements of Cengage's digital solutions, including but not limited to operating systems, browsers, plug-ins, internet connectivity, etc.
• Identify issues with digital solutions that require further software development/intervention and forward to the appropriate group.
• Identify customer feature requests and communicate upwards appropriately.
• Fully and accurately detail customer interactions using a ticketing system.
• Provide clear and accurate written and verbal directions to customers and partners.

Benefits

• Vacation accrual starting on day one, plus company-designated and floating holidays throughout the year.
• 401K with employer matched contributions.
• Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) coverage starting day one.
• A work from home position where the necessary job assets are provided by the company.

Skills you'll need here:

• Required High school graduate
• Ability to work optimally both independently and in a team environment.
• An organized self-starter with a high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Office suite is required; solid understanding of Apple operating systems is highly preferred.
• Understanding of major browsers and mobile devices.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively troubleshoot sophisticated computer-related problems.
• Proficiency in keyboarding.
• Continually maintain the technical and product knowledge vital to perform the job effectively.
• A quiet, dedicated workspace with a diligent, high-speed internet connection.

Preferred Technical degree or certification(s)

• Technical support experience
• Networking knowledge is a plus
• Call center experience

Competencies

• Punctuality and ability to maintain a record of outstanding attendance.
• Willingness to accept change.
• Ability to make a personal connection when interacting with customers.
• Apply critical thinking to problem solving, especially when detailed processes don't apply to a particular problem.

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

About Cengage

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees.

Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$17.00 - $27.00 USD