Welcome Center Front Desk Professional
Univ of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
Full-time
Call Center / Customer Service
Posted on May 6, 2023
POSITION: A full-time university staff position is available in the Welcome Center beginning June 1, 2023. The working title for this assignment is Welcome Center Front Desk Professional with an official title of Customer Service Representative. This is an expected-to-continue assignment which requires a six-month probationary period. The expected hourly hiring wage is $18.00-$20.00 based on experience. The position is in person with a work schedule of Monday-Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm.
DUTIES:
The Flesch Family Welcome Center serves as a first point-of-contact to UW-Eau Claire for a wide variety of campus stakeholders. The Welcome Center Front Desk serves both Admissions and Parking & Transportation. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Admissions and the Parking & Transportation Supervisor, the Welcome Center Front Desk Professional is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to create a culture of service excellence. This position will work collaboratively with campus subject-matter experts to serve the needs of campus visitor, faculty, staff and students.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Facilitate exceptional first-impression experiences for Welcome Center walk-ins, callers, email correspondence and campus visitors, connecting students and guests to campus resources as requested.
- Serve as a first point of contact for telephone, walk-in, email and mail inquiries while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Maintain procedures, training and documentation to ensure consistent and excellent customer service - requiring ability to develop/maintain process and system end-user manuals and user guides in collaboration with other units.
- Provide faculty, staff, students and campus visitors with answers, information, and satisfactory problem resolution in a timely manner regarding campus parking, general campus information and Admissions inquiries.
- Coordinate event and visitor parking needs with university departments and outside organizations
- Work within the Admissions office and the Enrollment Management Division to assist in recruiting and retaining students.
This position requires contact with internal and external individuals and groups, which can include but is not limited to: UW-Eau Claire students, UW-Eau Claire managers, UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff, community members, businesses, and campus visitors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle difficult customer situations with appropriate conflict resolution skills and independent decision-making.
- Maintain a professional and service-oriented relationship with customers and co-workers.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines while remaining adaptable and flexible to different situations and changes
- Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to problem-solve effectively.
- Operational knowledge of MS Office software.
- Ability to learn new systems, software, and processes quickly.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
- High school diploma or equivalent
The ability to sit for extended periods of time.
UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/why-uwec/.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the Welcome Center Front Desk Professional position (Job ID #19568) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached, and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:
- Letter of application/cover letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three references.
Angie Rankin, rankinal@uwec.edu
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received byMay 19, 2023. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).
The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).