Part-Time Customer Service Representative

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Customer Service Representative. This role involves serving as the first contact for external stakeholders reporting Spotted Lanternfly sightings, managing call center operations, responding to customer inquiries, and assisting with reporting to associated agricultural departments. The position requires strong telephone customer service skills, familiarity with data entry, and the use of reference materials to provide accurate information.

Highlights

Serve as the primary contact for reports and inquiries about Spotted Lanternfly sightings.
Maintain professional operations and image of the Spotted Lanternfly Call Center.
Respond to and refer customer questions, providing appropriate solutions or directing to relevant departments.
Assist with required reporting to College SLF team, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and US Department of Agriculture.
Strong telephone customer service skills and data entry abilities required.
Use provided reference materials to inform callers about Spotted Lanternfly.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, from April/May through November.
Training held at University Park; position mainly remote thereafter.
Compensation: $15.00 per hour.
Employment contingent on successful background checks per university policy.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking applicants for temporary part-time customer service representatives for the Spotted Lanternfly Call Center.

Job duties to include:

Serve as the first-line point of contact for external stakeholders interested in reporting a Spotted Lantern Fly sighting and/or looking for additional information and resources
Maintaining the overall operation and professional image of the customer-focused call center
Respond to and refer customer questions and/or needs, provide appropriate responses/services for the situation, and refer to other department(s)/unit(s) when necessary.
Assist with any required reporting with the College SLF team, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and/or United States Department of Agriculture

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

Strong customer service skills on the telephone
Data entry
The ability to use the provided reference materials and provide information about SLF to customers who call in

Schedule:

The call center is open Monday through Friday, 8-5 PM. We are looking to hire agents to staff the SLF call center who are available to work from April/May through November. Training is held at University Park, but then the position is mainly remote.

Compensation:

The pay rate for this job is $15.00/hour.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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