Customer Service Specialist 4
Position Summary
The Customer Service Specialist 4 plans, organizes and directly manages key administrative and communications functions in the Center for Career Connections (CCC), the RISE Learning Institute, and Bellevue College’s First-Year Seminar (FYS) program.
The RISE Learning Institute and First-Year Seminar programs are part of the Connected Learning Division at Bellevue College.
The Center for Career Connections is housed within RISE and is RISE’s largest operating unit. This position is a key member of the Center for Career Connections, RISE Learning Institute, and First-Year Seminar teams and is responsible for implementing processes and procedures that maximize the functionality of CCC staff, RISE Associate Directors, the FYS Program Chair, front desk staff, and student employees of the college.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
Position Salary Range : $43,848 / year - $58,668 / year
The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience. Individuals newly hired to Classified position are placed in a salary range based on the WPEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Competitive salary is within the Range stated above, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Generous is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents;
choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.
The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This is a Classified, overtime eligible position and represented by the Washington Public Employee Association of Higher Education (WPEA-HE).
About The College
Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community.
Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students.
The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness;
and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.
We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our , diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.
By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.
For more information, visit .
About the Department
The Center for Career Connections is the largest unit of Bellevue College’s RISE Learning Institute. (RISE stands for Research, Innovation, Service, and Experiential learning).
The RISE Learning Institute serves as a hub for hands-on learning, career exploration, strengths development, and community engagement high-impact practices that benefit all students, but especially students of color, first-generation students, and disabled students.
RISE and the Center for Career Connections are thus at the center of Bellevue College’s efforts to close equity gaps and fuel student success.
The Center for Career Connections helps students, alumni, and prospective students explore career options; discover, articulate, and apply their strengths;
and connect to work-based learning opportunities during and after college.
Essential Functions
General Administration
- Track annual software licenses and renewals
- Ordering supplies and materials
- Hire and train student employees to work at the front desk and support other CCC / RISE functions
- Maintain staff schedule / office hours for the CCC
- Staff the front desk
- Provide information to the community about CCC and RISE services
- Provide assistance to the First-Year Seminar program, including answering parent / student inquiries, intermittent faculty needs, ensuring consistency in forms and processes across FYS programs, etc.
- Answer email / phone questions from students and community members in a timely fashion
- Maintain the customer relationship management system for online and in-person staff appointments
- Help coordinate and staff events and workshops including room assignments, registrations, set up and break down
- Monitor campus policies and procedures and disseminate to staff
Marketing and communications
- Develop an overall outreach and communication strategy for the CCC, RISE and First-Year Seminar (FYS)
- Maintain CCC and RISE websites to ensure accurate listings of classes and events
- Oversee the development and management of a variety of descriptive materials including handouts, posters, and flyers
- Develop, maintain and update the RISE and CCC social media presence on well-recognized platforms
- Advertise and market RISE, CCC, and FYS programming to internal and external BC communities
- Maintain a monthly calendar of RISE and CCC events, classes, and workshops
- Help develop the RISE and CCC quarterly and annual reports to the community
Data tracking and performance
- Manage the CCC and RISE customer relationship management systems, including MS Bookings and Target X
- Track registrations, enrollments, and completions in classes and workshops
- Track outcomes including customer satisfaction, job attainment, or additional training enrollments
- Manage surveys and other evaluation tools for the CCC, RISE, and FYS
- Compile data into required formats, according to funder / stakeholder
- Identify program needs and improvements from data analysis
- Coordinate with Information Technology Services as necessary
Other
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree and at least four (4) years of experience providing administrative assistance to a work division or unity, in or outside of a college setting.
- Experience providing assistance to customers regarding inquiries, complaints, or problems.
- Experience with print, web, social media outreach, and marketing.
- Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software, databases, and scheduling software.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse colleagues and / or students in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Experience providing effective customer service and problem-solving skills in a professional manner and fast-paced office environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills including copy writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of progressive experience providing assistance to customers regarding inquiries, complaints, or problems.
- Experience working as an administrative assistant in higher education.
- Familiarity with software including Target X, Microsoft bookings suite, and Handshake.
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