• Manage all customer inquiries via email correspondence • Resolve issues including: • Shipping delays • Returns & exchanges • Product inquiries • Maintain fast response times and consistent brand voice • Deliver a positive, fan-first experience in every interaction • Partner with fulfillment / ops teams to ensure accurate order processing • Monitor order flow and flag issues proactively • Help maintain FAQ templates • Track common issues and customer feedback trends • Share insights to improve project quality, site experience, and shipping/fulfilment processes • Ensure all communication reflects AU values: inclusive, fun, innovative • Turn problems into positive brand interactions

Role Description Our Member Engagement Representatives are a vital part of our business efficiency and member satisfaction. They handle all inbound and outbound communication, providing a wide range of services and informed responses to our members and potential members. - Staying readily available for incoming communications. - Following established guidelines to protect the security of our members' information. - Proficiently using software for communication tracking and member documentation and follow up. - Establishing relationships with internal and external members and striving to provide exceptional service. - Meeting Credit Union standard for referring new memberships, checking accounts and loans. - Displaying knowledge of products and services and offering recommendations to members to meet their financial needs. - Some Saturday hours are required. Qualifications - Strong communication skills. - Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. - Customer service experience preferred. Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent. - Proficiency in using communication software. - Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Benefits - Competitive salary. - Health and wellness programs. - Retirement savings plan.

• Handle routine customer support tickets efficiently and professionally. • Assist with ticket triage and processing to ensure timely resolution. • Escalate complex issues to senior team members or relevant internal teams when necessary. • Work towards achieving the set Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements. • Strive to provide accurate and friendly first-contact support to customers. • Gather basic customer feedback to help improve our products and services. • Assist in handling billing queries under guidance when required.

Role Description Central Research, Inc. (CRI) is hiring Customer Support Specialists to perform contact center support for our federal contract servicing federal student loans. Customer Support Specialists earn $17.20 per hour. In addition, the employee will earn $5.09 per hour paid (capped at 40 hours per week) in Health and Welfare. If the employee works a 40-hour week, this Health and Welfare will cover the full cost of employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiums. These positions are currently remote (work from home). To qualify, applicants must live within a 75-mile radius of a Central Research deployment facility in Lowell, AR or Hendersonville, TN. The reason for this is the employee is expected to: - Pick up their equipment and PIV card/credentials. - Come into the facility whenever the equipment must be repaired or replaced. - Return their equipment to the facility at the end of their employment. New hires will be trained to understand federal regulations and company policies and the use of customer relationship tools to offer personalized interaction to meet the unique needs of each customer inquiry. Employees must be fully available to successfully complete a remote paid training curriculum, which can extend up to 5-6 weeks. The hours of training are 8am - 5pm (Central Time), Monday – Friday. After training has been completed, new hires will be assigned a 40-hour scheduled shift during operational hours. Applicants should understand that by submitting their application, they agree to be available for an assigned shift during any of the times below, or at the discretion of CRI, and that the employee may not be able to select their preferred schedule. Contact Center hours of operation: - Monday through Friday: 7am – 4pm Central Time - Monday through Friday: 8am – 5pm Central Time Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Review customer applications for various student loan programs for completion and accuracy. - Handle processing, reporting, and correspondence requests regarding student loans and perform appropriate account updates/changes. - Adhere to applicable client requirements, policies, and Federal and State regulations. - Complete tasks in a highly productive data entry/processing environment while meeting quality assurance and key performance and department procedure expectations. - Utilize internal and external systems to complete requests received from sources including but not limited to correspondence/documents, internal reports, and file transmissions received from education servicing institutions and credit reporting agencies. - Properly service borrower accounts through the processing and completion of internal requests via IDQ (intra-department queues) and e-mail requests from internal departments and Customer Service Representatives. - Ensure the highest levels of privacy and security to protect our customers and business partners while providing exceptional customer service. - Assist with borrower program concerns, client requests, operational requests, account adjustment needs, or other compliance concerns. - Report any compliance issues to leadership. - Participate in continuing education programs to stay abreast of changes in federal and state laws and regulations. - Demonstrate reliability through attendance and promptness. Qualifications - High School diploma required. - 12 months experience in administrative support. - 12 months computer experience in a business environment. - Possess the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (Federal 5C). Requirements - Must NOT be in default on any Federal Student Loans or defaulted loans that are guaranteed by the federal government (typically 270 days past due). - Must be a US Citizen. - Felonies or misdemeanors within the last 7 years could cause an issue in obtaining a security clearance. - Applicants who have monies in non-medical Collections exceeding $7,500 could also cause an issue in obtaining the required security clearance. - Qualified applicants must reside within a 75-mile radius of Hendersonville, TN or Lowell, AR. - Current CRI employees or employees of subcontractors are not eligible to apply. Preferred Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree. - 12 months of experience working on a student loan contract. - 12 months of experience working in a Call Center. - 12 months of experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and OneNote). - Experience reviewing contracts and application documents for completion and accuracy. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Work independently in a remote environment. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Outstanding attendance and punctuality. - Detail-oriented and capable of multitasking with excellent time management. - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. - Proficiency in using customer support software and Microsoft Office Suite. - Strong computer skills (basic troubleshooting, fast and accurate typing, and using web browsers). - Reliable high-speed internet via a hard-wired ethernet connection. - Access to reliable transportation throughout the tenure of your employment to our location in Hendersonville, TN or Lowell, AR to complete the onboarding and security processes, in case of internet or power failure, or additional professional situations not listed. - Ability to adjust quickly to changing business needs. - To qualify, an applicant must pass an online customer service assessment test. - Must possess reliable high-speed internet using a hard-wired ethernet connection. - Must possess reliable transportation to the CRI facility in Hendersonville, TN or Lowell, AR throughout the course of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Know Your Rights Poster can be found here . NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. It is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the Company. We are currently unable to consider applicants residing in California, New York, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, and the city of Philadelphia. Thank you for your understanding.