Customer Support Representative, OpenApply

We are looking for an energetic, persistent go-getter with at least 2 years prior customer support experience to join our team as a Customer Support Representative for OpenApply. In this role, you will be responsible for customer support operations in the Americas as part of our customer support team. The right candidate will be a self-starter able to stay focused on their priorities while still working within a highly collaborative team, and willing to be creative and think outside the box while still aligning their work with broader team and company goals. They must be available to work until 6:00 - 7:00 pm Colombia Time (COT).

Our service commitment to schools encompasses global telephone and 24/7 e-mail support Monday through Friday, occasional weekend coverage, online and onsite training, and hosting annual conferences for admissions professionals. You will have primary responsibility for supporting our OpenApply schools during the Americas Support Hours.

OpenApply is an admissions management system & CRM serving over 800 of the world’s leading international & independent schools, supporting the applicant from discovery & enquiry to admissions & enrollment.

What you’ll learn in the first 30–45 days

• Product knowledge, the hows and whys of using OpenApply
• The nuts and bolts of OpenApply as a SaaS business
• The role of support and why good customer experiences matter
• The context and workflows of international schools and how to best support them

Future Milestones

• Internalized Faria Habits & Routines.
• Internalized support & implementation processes encompassing.
• Proven Commitment during Crisis.

Key Responsibilities

• Running email & telephone support operations, responding to support tickets from teachers & schools admins
• Providing one-to-one online training sessions on account set-up, or how to best use a specific feature. You will occasionally need to travel for onsite training and events. 
• Leading our new clients through the OpenApply implementation process, for training on and using the system.
• Hosting live webinars with hundreds of guests, with clear communication & presentation skills
• Ensuring that our quality of service (e.g. support request times and resolutions) is maintained at levels of excellence
• Making customers happy (this requires grace under pressure, especially when you’re dealing with a challenging customer that has urgent demands and time pressure)
• Providing Quality Assurance (QA) testing for new feature deploys
• Devising ways to improve our help and support materials

Over the course of a normal week, you would have:

• Responded to 100–200 support emails.
• Talked with 10–15 schools by phone.
• Conducted 5–10 online trainings.
• Updated 1–2 help tutorials.
• Relayed several bugs or feature requests as a result of feedback from schools.

Prior Experience & Requirements

• 2+ years experience in Customer Support, Customer Service, Technical Support, Account Management, Implementation Management, or similar SAAS roles.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills with careful attention to detail.
• Interest in EdTech and desire to make life better for families and schools.
• Eagerness, competitive attitude, & ambition to achieve.
• Demonstrated competence / Self-learning.
• Product Management experience is beneficial but not required.
• Anticipate occasional international travel, must have a valid passport.
• Right to work in Colombia.

Capabilities & Character

• Product Knowledge & Understanding of Customer ‘Jobs-to-be-Done’.
• Proficiency with all Customer Success Tools (Jira, Zendesk, Basecamp, Google Docs, Zoom, etc).
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate with other departments on small projects and tasks. 
• Improvement is based on feedback and observation from others.
• Online Presence & Responsive Communication.
• Customer-empathy and quick resolution
• Responsibility and ownership of tasks and projects. 
• Collaboration across teams and timezones. 
• Success Metrics
• Number of tickets solved & trainings completed.
• Beating individual customer satisfaction targets & response times.
• Quality of support & guidance provided.

• $12,000 to $15,000 annual salary*
• Remote work flexibility with international team collaboration
• Professional development opportunities and training programs
• Exposure to international education technology industry
• Career advancement within growing global company
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship program

*The base compensation range for this position is $12,000 to $15,000, plus eligibility for bonuses based on reaching specified OKR targets. A variety of factors will determine base salary, including years of experience and specific skill sets. Salary reviews are conducted on an annual basis.

Career development and other business needs occasionally present themselves, even for non-traveling roles, therefore, we ask all Faria Education Group employees to maintain a valid passport.

Full training will be provided during induction and further training will be given throughout the duration of your employment, in order to assist in advancing your career with Faria Education Group.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

At Faria Education Group, we are dedicated to reaching every learner and inspiring every educator. As the trusted partner of over 10,000 schools and 4 million students in 155 countries, we lead the way in international education systems and services.

We offer an integrated suite that supports all aspects of curriculum management, teaching and learning, admissions, and school-to-home communications. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, our technology is designed with rigorous standards for data protection and security, ensuring first-class training and support for modern international schools.

Through our innovative online courses and revision programs, we provide comprehensive educational experiences. Our offerings include the IB Diploma and Cambridge online courses, bringing high-quality education to schools and homes worldwide.

Join us in our commitment to transforming education and empowering communities globally. Explore our services, including ManageBac+, OpenApply, Atlas, SchoolsBuddy, Pamoja, Wolsey Hall, and Oxford Study Courses.

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