Technical Support Specialist I - Online Division - Grand Canyon University (Remote)

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Job Description

Come Grow With Us

**Must reside in or near Maricopa County, AZ.

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

Are you a people person? Love to help others and a pioneer in technology? Grand Canyon University’s Technical Support Specialist may be the role for you! Our department is providing more resources, tools and support than ever! Many of the resources are available on all of our social platforms, with the goal to making the resources as accessible as possible. Sounds like a good fit? Apply today!

The Technical Support Specialist provides telephone, e-mail, live chat and social media support to GCU Students regarding their issues with online classroom access. Team members are required to achieve call center activity targets (calls answered, wait time) as outlined in the department’s operating guidelines.

What you'll do:

+ Handles Technical Support Calls, chats, emails, and social media requests regarding online classroom access from students.

+ Assists Students with basic and advanced troubleshooting, ongoing issues, and provides assistance on classroom technology setup.

+ Handles advanced issues related to browser troubleshooting for supported applications.

+ Follows through and communicates with the user while working the problem to ensure successful and timely completion of the problem.

+ Works with team members and other GCU departments on behalf of the customer to resolve issues.

+ Consistently meets first contact resolution metrics.

+ Works alternate shift hours as assigned to handle the call in/ticket requests.

+ Prepares required documentation related to customer requests and resolution and adheres to proper documentation guidelines.

+ Determine when to escalate issues to management level for assistance.

+ Inform management of persistent and recurring issues

+ Effortlessly engage with callers, actively listen, analyze, and isolate tech issues

+ Comfortably navigate multiple applications to research solutions

+ Multitask in systems while patiently providing step-by-step instructions

+ Calmly provide conflict resolution

+ Navigate frustrated customer situations

+ Work independently with discipline in a virtual environment

+ Work in a highly structured environment with strict adherence to your assigned full-time schedule taking high-volume inbound calls from customers.

+ Work at a desk, wearing a wired headset, while talking to customers in a high-volume, fast-paced, and sometimes stressful environment

The role might be right for you if you have:

+ Must have a customer-focus, service orientation and professional and courteous manner.

+ Ability to work on simultaneous multiple cases effectively

+ Solid problem solving/trouble shooting skills with strong attention to detail.

+ Able to demonstrate personal ownership of all customers’ issues and follow through to obtain desired results

+ Skilled in determining why and how, what steps or procedures are required in problem resolution.

+ Ability to learn University E-Learning software and applications.

+ Ability to function in a fast-paced call center environment

+ Willingness and ability to work assigned shifts which may consist of weekends, holidays and evenings.

+ Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to transmit information accurately and understandably.

+ Team player with adaptability to changes in workload, systems, and processes.

+ The ability to multi-task, prioritize, and remain detail-oriented.

+ Self-motivated, positive, and friendly demeanor; ability to remain calm and professional in all situations.

+ Call center or technical support experience highly desirable.

+ Must be able to pass pre employment background check.

+ Previous experience with University e-learning environments and software preferred but not required.

What we’ll offer in return:

+ A career where your work makes a difference.

+ A stable income with a good salary.

+ Opportunity to own your part of the business without the risks of owning your own business.

+ Ongoing professional development and growth.

+ Outstanding benefits and work perks.

+ Collaborative and supportive work environment....and more!

Application Instructions

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