Are you a customer service enthusiast with a passion for delivering exceptional support to individuals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two interactions are the same? If so, we invite you to join Arenaflex as an Experienced Customer Relationship Representative. As a key member of our Contact Center team, you will play a vital role in representing Arenaflex, providing first-level telephone, email, and chat support to our registrants, and ensuring their experience with our organization is nothing short of exceptional.
**About Arenaflex**
Arenaflex is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing law and justice by encouraging diverse, talented individuals to study law and by supporting their enrollment and learning journeys from prelaw through practice. Our mission is to provide products and services that support candidates and schools throughout the law school admission process, and innovative solutions to expand and diversify the range of prelaw students, enhance student outcomes in law school, and support legal professionals throughout their careers.
**Job Summary**
As an Experienced Customer Relationship Representative, you will be responsible for providing accurate, professional, courteous, and timely responses to candidate inquiries via telephone, email, chat, and other channels. You will efficiently process candidates' inquiries, research, and resolve candidate concerns, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer satisfaction. This role requires strong verbal and written communication skills, a strong focus on customer service, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Develops and maintains complete knowledge of all Arenaflex candidate services and policies, including LSAT, CAS, LSAC Publications, LSAT administration, Argumentative Writing, LawHub, LawReady, LSAC online website, testing accommodations, and services provided to law schools.
* Provides proactive front-line candidate communication support, including telephone, email, and chat, maintaining a helpful, courteous, and professional manner when dealing with our candidates.
* Documents candidate feedback as directed and performs any authorized data entry necessary to respond to candidate inquiries.
* Composes and prepares accurate, helpful, and timely written responses to both routine and complex candidate inquiries via a variety of media, including letters and LSAC and Accommodations email.
* Performs related research and problem resolution related to candidate files and accounts.
* Troubleshoots candidate problems, interprets the candidate's problem with a viable solution, and documents issues/problems because of problematic telephone calls or emails for Team Leaders and/or senior representatives for resolution when immediate responses are not possible.
* Achieves established guidelines set for CSR performance/quality metrics, for all three channels.
* Adapts to changing practices and new procedures, accepts and contributes to goal development and achievement.
* Monitors LSAC's web site effectiveness and recommends script revision when necessary.
* Participates in the training of new hires and acts as a resource to other Arenaflex departments in supporting their initiatives with products/services.
* Considers the unique needs of the work unit in providing customer service by adhering to lunch and break schedules and reporting to work on time.
* Utilizes computer and telephone equipment effectively and participates in LSAC Forums and webinars to support company initiatives and respond to candidates.
* Available for in-person meetings, training, and sessions, as required, and may be required to work overtime or flexible shifts based on Arenaflex business needs.
**Competencies**
* Strong verbal skills, including a clear speaking voice, strong language skills, excellent diction, and tone. Public relations skills required, including the ability to listen and empathize while diplomatically applying Arenaflex policies.
* Ability to write in a clear and concise manner. Strong grammar, punctuation, and proofreading abilities.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and ability to work with Arenaflex applications a plus.
* Strong focus on customer service skills, with focus on problem resolution, first contact resolution, and data entry skills necessary.
* Familiarity with higher education admission procedures and concepts, such as transcripts, a plus.
* The ability to maintain professionalism and work well under pressure in a production environment.
* Upbeat, positive disposition and attitude required.
* Cooperative, flexible, and being adaptable to change necessary.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with other staff as a team player in a contact center environment.
* Bilingual skills a plus.
**Qualifications**
* High school diploma required; some college preferred.
* Experience in telephone customer service highly desirable.
* College degree in English or a related field preferred.
* College level work and writing experience.
* B.A. or B.S. degree.
* Strong customer service skills.
**Work Environment**
This job operates in a remote and/or professional office environment. Whether remote or in-office, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
**Physical Demands**
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to write, hear, speak, and present materials.
**Additional Information**
Please note that this job description may not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Except as otherwise provided by law, all terms of employment are subject on an at-will basis and can change at any time.
**Compensation and Benefits**
Arenaflex offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $22 to $24 per hour, depending on experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
**How to Apply**
If you are a customer service enthusiast with a passion for delivering exceptional support to individuals, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!