Customer Service Representative, Welcome Centre
Job Summary
TheWelcome Centre Customer Service Representative (CSR)is the first point of contact for prospective and current students alumni staff faculty and community members. As a key member of the Welcome Centre team this role delivers welcoming knowledgeable and student-centered service across multiple channels.
The CSRprovides information triages inquiries connects guests to the right resources and supports recruitment engagement and special events. Success in this role requires strong communication skills sound judgment adaptability and a commitment to exceptional service and student success.
How youll contribute
- Deliver welcoming professional and student-centered service across phone online and in-person service channels providing information triaging inquiries and connecting individuals with the appropriate resources.
- Support prospective and current students throughout their journey by providing accurate guidance resolving concerns and escalating complex issues as needed.
- Contribute to recruitment engagement and student experience initiatives including campus tours orientation open houses convocation events and Welcome Centre pop-ups.
- Support maintaining accurate records reporting and operational data collection.
- Develop and maintain strong knowledge of SAIT programs services processes policies and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) requirements to ensure accurate and compliant information sharing.
- Collaborate with colleagues across SAIT to deliver seamless service support student success and ensure effective referrals.
- Model collaboration and service excellence by supporting the onboarding training and mentorship of new team members student ambassadors practicum students and volunteers.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying service enhancements sharing feedback and participating in ongoing professional development.
What you bring
- Diploma in Business Administration hospitality administrative information management marketing communications or related fields
- 1-2 years in a customer-facing role preferably in education hospitality or retail
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
- Excellent written verbal and public-speaking communication skills
- Strong customer service hospitality and service-oriented mindset
- Exceptional organization time management and self-management abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining a professional positive attitude
- Strong intercultural competence and commitment to fostering an inclusive environment
- Quick learner with strong digital dexterity and ability to adapt to new systems and technologies
- Resilient adaptable and solution-focused approach to work
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offers hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, continuing education and corporate training programs to develop the skills and knowledge employers demand.