What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Service Representative position at The University of Chicago?
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Job Information
Job Summary:
The Customer Service Representative enters customer orders and investigates customer complaints using the computer system.
Responsibilities:
- Enter orders directly from customers, from both written and telephone requests.
- Set up new customer accounts on the computer.
- Investigate customer service complaints, written and telephone).
- Interface with warehouse and accounts receivable personnel, as needed, to effectively complete assigned tasks.
- Perform other tasks as required.
Competencies:
- Manage interpersonal relationships and interact/communicate with clarity, tact and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students and others required.
- Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing required.
- Identify priorities; recognize and resolve or refer problems required.
- Work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team required.
- Use or learn a range of position-related software applications; strong typing skills and experience on a 10-key adding machine required.
- Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions required.
- Investigating customer service complaints and following detailed procedures to correct the problems required.
- Interface with various departments as required to effectively complete assigned tasks required.
Additional Responsibilities
Education, Experience or Certifications
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
Experience:
- Customer service experience preferred.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
- Typing skills of at least 25 words per minute and experience on a 10-key adding machine are required.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- References Contact Information (3)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Benefit Eligibility
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Pay Rate Type
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Union
Job is Exempt
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Date
Posting Statement
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