Student Advisor; Remote

We seek an enthusiastic, professional, Customer First individual who understands that our customers are at the heart of every decision, prioritizing their needs and satisfaction in every interaction. With a strong commitment to problem resolution, you will treat every customer with grace, own case resolution and de‑escalate concerns with professionalism and care. Your compassion, communication skills, and technical agility will ensure every customer receives an exceptional experience.

The Tier 2 Student Advisor is a customer service position dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality support. This is a solutions‑driven frontline role responsible for resolving issues with empathy, precision & efficiency to delight our learners. Operating in a fast-paced, structured call center environment, this role handles a high volume of inbound and outbound contacts. You serve as the primary point of contact for customer requests through case management software, phone, & chat.

The role requires you to multitask within various platforms and tools while delivering personalized, accurate, and comprehensive assistance.

• Provide exceptional customer service by actively listening, empathizing, and responding to customers’ needs.
• Build rapport by communicating with warmth, clarity, and confidence in a way that feels authentic, personal, and caring.
• Maintain a calm, compassionate, and solutions‑focused approach, even in challenging or escalated situations.

• Manage all assigned cases while meeting quality, efficiency, & accuracy expectations; aiming to shorten response times and minimize learner effort.
• Handle a high volume of inbound & outbound phone calls throughout the day.
• Maintain a 95% case closure & answer rate by managing cases across case management platforms, email, phone & chat.
• Research required information using available tools and systems, utilizing a variety of tools to navigate, research, and review solutions.
• Document all interactions thoroughly and accurately across multiple systems, following policies and procedures with precision.

• Take full ownership for both the outcome and the experience, ensuring every learner’s issue is fully resolved.
• Empower learners to focus on learning, not logistics; make it easy to get support with a streamlined experience, reduce customer effort, minimize handoffs, and coordinate next steps on behalf of the learner.
• Identify issues quickly, determine the underlying cause, and plan solutions that balance sound judgement, customer support, and business policies & procedures.
• Deliver solutions that are thoughtful, clear, and comprehensive, helping customers move forward and minimize repeat contacts.

• Advocate for customers by understanding their challenges, addressing concerns thoroughly, and guiding them through next steps.
• Maintain consistent professionalism and composure while helping students feel supported and heard.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, respect, and self‑control using conflict‑resolution techniques to de‑escalate tense or emotionally charged situations.

• Passion for Customer Support
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  Driven to exceed customer expectations by providing exceptional service and resolving customer issues effectively.
• Empathy
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  Seek to understand and validate customer emotions, responding with genuine care, compassion, & understanding.
• Relationship Building
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  Build rapport & foster connection leaving every customer feeling valued, supported and confident they are in capable hands.
• Emotional Intelligence
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  Exhibit emotional intelligence and self‑control, maintaining composure and professionalism during high‑stress situations.
• Communication
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  Demonstrate exceptional communication skills (written & verbal). Utilize enthusiasm, positive presence, & clarity in every interaction. Actively listen to fully understand customer concerns & requirements.
• Efficiency
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  Meet or exceed customer service metrics and performance goals while handling assigned cases and phone calls within a structured and fast‑paced environment.
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