Call Center Supervisor (Team Lead)

Education At Work (E@W) enables students from traditionally underserved communities to secure a high-quality post-graduation job through evidence informed work-based learning programs. E@W aims to equip students with the high-value skills and experiences sought in the professional world by offering meaningful work opportunities. 

If you love the pursuit of excellence and are inspired by empowering a student-centered culture to fulfill the E@W mission, we invite you to learn more. We offer unique opportunities to work on rewarding projects in an environment that appreciates diversity, focuses on talent development, and recognizes and rewards exceptional work.

Job Summary

The Team Lead manages a dynamic team of experts, coaches experts to perform at the highest levels, monitors/takes action on real time adherence for their team and handles customer escalations. This role is pivotal in monitoring quality assurance, training, and managing schedules and attendance, while fostering motivation and maintaining company culture.

Seasonal Position ending 4/30/2025.

• Lead and manage a team of 20-25 student call center agents specializing in customer service inquiries.
• Advocate for customers by identifying their needs and guiding them to appropriate resources.
• Monitor, coach, and provide feedback to meet performance metrics, including quality, productivity, attendance, compliance, and disciplinary issues.
• Identify training requirements and skill gaps among the agent team.
• Administer daily schedules and attendance for the agent team.
• Coach and develop direct reports to exceed call center goals.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns, balancing superior service with fiscal responsibility.
• Conduct staff meetings and coaching sessions to ensure effective communication.
• Manage time cards and payroll in ADP.
• Ensure customers receive an exceptional experience at the end of each transaction.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Exhibit exceptional time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Work independently and in a team setting within a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work both AM and PM shifts, including some holidays.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

• Bachelor’s or associate degree required.
• 3 years of experience in a call center or customer service role.
• Experience handling customer escalations and providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to monitor, coach, and provide effective feedback to agents to meet performance metrics.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven success in leading a team of agents.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Embrace feedback and approach work with a growth mindset.

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION IN COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AGAINST QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL IS QUALIFIED, THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF EACH JOB MUST BE IDENTIFIED.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ARE THOSE THAT ARE INTRINSIC TO THE POSITION, AND THAT THE INDIVIDUAL(S) WHO HOLDS THE JOBS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.