Customer Relationship Representative

Law School Admission Council•Newtown Township, PA

6d•$22 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

LSAC’s mission is to advance law and justice by promoting access, equity, and fairness in law school admission and supporting the learning journey from prelaw through practice. Pay rate: $22 to $24 per hour, depending on experience. Responsible for representing LSAC, providing first-level telephone, email and chat support to LSAC registrants in fast paced Contact Center. Provides accurate, professional, courteous and timely responses to candidate inquiries via telephone, email, and chat for LSAT programs. Efficiently processes candidates’ inquiries, researches and resolves candidate concerns. This position works under supervision of the Director of Customer Relationships assisted by Supervisory team.

Requirements

Strong customer service 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 LSAC policies.
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
Strong grammar, punctuation, and proofreading abilities.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows, Adobe Acrobat and ability to work with LSAC applications a plus.
Strong data entry skills necessary.
Familiarity with higher education admission procedures and concepts, such as transcripts, preferred.
The ability to maintain professionalism and work well under pressure in a production environment.
Upbeat, positive disposition and attitude are required.
Cooperative, flexible, and adaptable to change is necessary.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with other staff as a team player in a call center environment.
High school diploma required; some college preferred.
Experience in telephone customer service is highly desirable.
College degree in English or a related field preferred for all Candidate Services Representatives.
College level work and writing experience (preferably in a customer services environment) is required for Candidate Services Representatives that are identified as primary correspondence representatives.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows, Adobe Acrobat and ability to work with LSAC applications a plus.
Familiarity with higher education admission procedures and concepts, such as transcripts, preferred.
Bilingual encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains complete knowledge of all LSAC candidate services and policies, including: LSAT, CAS, LSAC Publications; LSAT administration; LSAC online website, testing accommodations and services provided to law schools.
Develops and maintains knowledge of all services and policies.
Provides proactive front-line telephone candidate communication support. All CSRs are expected to maintain a helpful, courteous and professional manner when dealing with our candidates.
Documents candidate feedback as directed. Perform 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.
Monitors and processes returned event-driven email sent to candidates from LSAC including bulk mailing.
Troubleshoots candidate problems, interprets the candidate’s problem with a viable solution.
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, notifying candidate of approximate response time.
Achieve 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.
Acts as a resource to other LSAC 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.
Travels occasionally to support LSAC training or forum participation.
May be required to work overtime or flexible shifts based on LSAC business needs.
Assist with LSAC activities, special projects and routine tasks as necessary.