Temporary Customer Support Specialist

George Fox University’s Institutional Technology (IT) Department is looking for an eager individual, with a strong technical aptitude, to provide first level support to employees and students across the community as a Temporary Customer Support Specialist.

About the Job:

The Temporary Customer Support Specialist will work to ensure that employees can effectively use the tools needed to do their work and that our students have access to the resources necessary to be active learners.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Building and maintaining user trust through excellence in customer service.
• Providing first level contact and advocacy for quick resolutions to customer issues.
• Ensuring customer issues are directed to the appropriate resources.
• Working with customers to develop independent problem solving processes.
• Following up with customers to ensure needs are met and issues resolved.
• Proactively engaging customers to anticipate their future needs.
• Creating and maintaining process documentation for internal and external use.
• Providing training to customers individually and collectively.
• Recommending internal procedure and technical changes based on customer feedback.
• Learning something new every day!
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• Exceptional listening and problem solving skills.
• A strong technical aptitude and demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Comfort communicating with customers via multiple channels including telephone, in-person and various electronic mail and messaging applications.
• The demonstrated ability to switch quickly between tasks and handle interruptions gracefully.
• The ability to explain complex and technical concepts in plain language.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on telephone, and to understand and follow instructions.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job Information:

• Schedule – 40 hours per week
• Duration – This temporary position will conclude within 6 months.
  

George Fox University has been transforming student’s lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university’s mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God’s design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
  

Application Procedures – kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon’s largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu

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