Student Support Assistant

Western Governors University•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•$17 - $25

About The Position

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Services 203 Pay Range: $17.35 - $25.19 Job Description Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Assists both students and staff in building essential Student Support Services skills. Tailors training and support to address specific operational needs, ensuring foundational skills are established and maintained. Handles both inbound and outbound calls with professionalism, aiming to effectively address and resolve student inquiries to enhance the student experience. Conducts detailed initial assessments of student issues, utilizing comprehensive knowledge of platforms and support systems to achieve a high standard of service and, whenever possible, resolve concerns in a single interaction. Works collaboratively with internal teams to deliver a cohesive and effective support experience. Coordinates and, when necessary, escalates cases to the appropriate departments to ensure the highest levels of student satisfaction. Monitors for potential service lapses that could affect students and takes proactive steps to address and resolve these issues, reinforcing a seamless support experience. Upholds all company and departmental policies with a strong focus on attendance, punctuality, performance benchmarks, and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive student and staff information. Complies with departmental standards for documentation, ensuring that all processes, procedures, and student communications are accurately recorded and maintained in a timely manner. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Ability to learn and navigate different technological platforms.
Proficient use and operation of personal computers and associated standard software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to keep a professional attitude with staff and students.
Able to accept and implement feedback from QA Coaching and in Supervisor one on one settings.
Ability to work in a dynamic and flexible environment.
Strong analytical skills balanced with effective communication and excellent customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Accomplish tasks by following a defined standard or set of procedures to achieve day to day objectives.
Ability to stay current with updates in a rapidly changing environment.
Willingness to learn and grow.
High School diploma or equivalent.
1 or more years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Some college experience.
1 or more years of customer services or contact center experience.

Responsibilities

Assists both students and staff in building essential Student Support Services skills.
Tailors training and support to address specific operational needs, ensuring foundational skills are established and maintained.
Handles both inbound and outbound calls with professionalism, aiming to effectively address and resolve student inquiries to enhance the student experience.
Conducts detailed initial assessments of student issues, utilizing comprehensive knowledge of platforms and support systems to achieve a high standard of service and, whenever possible, resolve concerns in a single interaction.
Works collaboratively with internal teams to deliver a cohesive and effective support experience.
Coordinates and, when necessary, escalates cases to the appropriate departments to ensure the highest levels of student satisfaction.
Monitors for potential service lapses that could affect students and takes proactive steps to address and resolve these issues, reinforcing a seamless support experience.
Upholds all company and departmental policies with a strong focus on attendance, punctuality, performance benchmarks, and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive student and staff information.
Complies with departmental standards for documentation, ensuring that all processes, procedures, and student communications are accurately recorded and maintained in a timely manner.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

bonuses
medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
health savings account and flexible spending account
basic and voluntary life insurance
disability coverage
accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
legal and identity theft coverage
retirement savings plan
wellbeing program
discounted WGU tuition
flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave