Job Description

About The RoleThis position is part of the Student Services (SS) department within Office of Academic Services (AS) serving as the first point of contact for students and alumni and enhancing the overall student services of the University. SS manages the SS hotline, counter, written correspondences, and administration of Electronic Course Evaluation (eCE) surveys to foster a student centric service environment.The candidate will support SS day-to-day operations, student insurance management, point of contact for orientation booth organisation/corporate website content updates, and contribute towards the overall enhancement of SS service ecosystem.Who We AreAs Singapore\'s first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.
We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.
Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.
For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit .What Will You Be DoingOperations (40%)

• Monitor and supervise day-to-day student services operations, manage students\' enquiries, requests, and feedback across all touch points that are received through channels such as phone, email, and walk-in.
• Manage a team of 2-3 officers and/or senior officers, providing guidance to team members on handling student feedback, especially for challenging and complex situations.
• Identify issues/opportunities for improvement, highlight follow-up and participate in deployment of process improvements or enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (schools and other admin departments) to assess/investigate complex cases, appeals or exceptional requests from students and provide a satisfactory resolution within a stipulated/reasonable timeline.

Student Services orientation booth setup (10%)

• Collaborate with internal departments to organize Student Services orientation booth setup, ensuring an informative display and slides featuring essential information to navigate the student portal effectively.

Student Services Website update (10%)

• Point of contact with marketing and communication department to ensure timely updating of information on the Student Services page of the website.

Student Insurance Management (10%)

• Manage Student Insurance Broker contract, ensuring that the vendor is compliant with regulations and meets the university\'s insurance needs.
• Effectively handle escalated insurance issues/complaints with stakeholders.

Work with stakeholders to review the insurance coverage and terms as appropriate.Other administrative tasks (10%)

• Assists with raising purchase requisitions, budgeting, news & notices postings.

Strategic (20%)

• Support projects, system enhancements and process implementation for systems/applications used by SS department.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in customer service, preferably in a contact centre environment.
• Possess a good bachelor\'s degree (preferably); but can be compensated with extensive experience in related field.
• Good written and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate colleagues on their improvement areas.
• Strong customer service mindset with good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to rapidly assimilate complex information and make expert judgments/decisions under pressure in complex situations.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Personal resilience and ability to perform effectively in a pressurized environment with a positive \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cwilling to learn\xe2\x80\x9d attitude.
• Able to work extended hours (up till 9.30pm) during university peak period.

What Do We OfferAt SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!Besides that, you will also get:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
• Medical Benefits
• Flex Benefits
• Family Care Leaves
• Volunteer Service Leaves
• Wellness & Recreation Activities
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers

Singapore University of Social Sciences