Customer Service Support Assistant

Customer Service Administrator

Do you enjoy actively engaging and supporting internal and external customers? Pearson VUE is hiring Customer Service Administrators to join us as Licensing Specialists. These Customer Service Administrators are responsible for processing and evaluating a high volume of licensing applications, phone calls and emails regarding the licensing process, and responds to customer inquiries regarding specific licensure questions and inquiries. Licensing Specialists process a variety of applications, each with its own underlying statutes, rules, policies, and other licensing requirements. They serve as a first point-of-contact for licensing and application processing and execute the application process in accordance with the business rules established by the respective state regulatory agencies. This includes application processing that may include license issuance, ensuring educational requirements are met, including guiding, and assisting applicants and licensees via written and oral communication. The ideal candidate will serve as a resource for our customer inquiries, questions, and various needs, ensuring customer satisfaction is met for all aspects of the customer relationship. You will deliver services and information to customers in a professional, accurate and timely manner via a variety of communication channels while utilizing multiple computer applications.

This is a hybrid position out of our Durham, NC location, working in the office 3 days / week. This position is Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift between the hours of 9am-6pm. The pay rate for this position is $17.75 / hour.

Primary Responsibilities

Application Analysis / Processing

• Analyzes application information and documentation for licensure / certification to ensure compliance with business rules set forth by the regulatory agency.
• Requires thorough knowledge of the business rules for a multitude of services and license types.
• For the Insurance Program : includes individual and agency continuation, individual and agency new license miscellaneous requests, and application certification.
• For the Bail Bond and Collection Agency Programs : requires analysis and processing of all incoming applications, according to the business rules established by the regulatory agency.
• Requires thorough knowledge of the business rules for a multitude of services and license types.
• Additional tasks may include the issuance of individual certificate / license for candidates who require exception processing.
• Analyzing documents for completeness, correctness, and / or compliance with laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Utilizing multiple web-based platforms to document and verify licensing requirements for applicants.
• Manage all customer contacts within established procedures and performance standards.
• Formally respond to customer contacts and inquiries via multiple channels such as phone, email or application system.
• Manage customer information needs and proactively provide information to appropriate internal departments when information is not available, incorrect or outside established norms.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the procedures, policies, and strategies of the supported business unit.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and make recommendation to the supervisor or manager.
• Meet individual quality service goals while appropriately prioritizing workload to meet individual targets and set standards.

Customer Service

Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent required

3 years of experience in a high-volume transaction processing environment

3 years of customer service experience

Strong data entry experience

Excellent communication skills - both oral and written

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized and detail oriented

Ability to work within a team

Good multi-tasking and time management skills

Ability to process a high volume of work within set timeframes

At Pearson, our purpose is simple : to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.