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Customer Care Specialist

Customer Care Specialist

Kinesis HoldingsDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

Our Client is looking for Customer Care Specialist – Student Support to provide high-quality, compassionate support to students across a range of academic and personal concerns. This role ensures a smooth and responsive experience by assisting with inquiries, connecting students to appropriate resources, and advocating for their needs.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the proactive point of contact for students, both in person and through phone, email, or chat.
  • Assess student needs, and provide accurate guidance or direct them to appropriate resources.
  • Provide students with clear and detailed information on programmes , activities, results etc as a means of proactive support.
  • Identify when a student requires more specialised support and refer them to appropriate departments or professionals.
  • Recognise signs of distress or crisis (emotional, financial, academic), respond with empathy, and connect students to immediate support options, including crisis intervention when appropriate.
  • Maintain detailed and confidential records of students using the institution’s student support management system.
  • Work collaboratively with other departments to resolve student issues, such as holds on accounts, difficulties accessing services, or confusion about procedures.
  • Advocate for student needs while balancing institutional policies.
  • Be very familiar with operations and procedures.
  • Provide culturally competent, inclusive service that respects diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Contribute to a welcoming environment that supports student success and belonging.
  • Stay up to date on changes in policies, support programmes, and student systems.
  • Participate in regular training and contribute to service quality improvement initiatives to be familiar with accessing and using data and technology to support student needs.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Student Services, Education, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in a customer service or student support environment.
  • Exceptional communication, active listening and writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, information systems and data management.
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