Customer Service Team Lead, Welcome Centre
Job Summary
TheWelcome Centre Customer Service Team Leadis a collaborative service-driven leader responsible for delivering exceptional experiences across all Welcome Centre service channels. Reporting to the Associate Director this role leads the Customer Service Representative (CSR) team overseeing daily operations service performance staff development and escalated inquiries.
Through coaching training and continuous improvement the Team Lead fosters a positive accountable team culture and ensures consistent student-centered support. Working closely with internal partners this role helps deliver seamless integrated services that support SAITs recruitment retention and student success goals while advancing a welcoming hospitality-driven experience.
- Lead daily Welcome Centre operations across multiple service channels ensuring service excellence efficient workflows and achievement of service level standards.
- Coordinate staffing scheduling workload distribution and operational readiness to meet fluctuating service demands.
- Monitor service performance resolve escalated and complex inquiries and continuously improve triage referral and inquiry resolution processes.
- Develop and provide coaching onboarding training and performance support to build a knowledgeable engaged and high-performing team.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews reinforce service standards and promote inclusive student-centered service practices. Identify service gaps and opportunities for improvement contributing to enhancements that strengthen the overall customer experience.
- Support staff in de-escalating difficult situations and model professional empathetic issue resolution.
- Collaborate with academic and service departments to ensure seamless referrals consistent communications and integrated service delivery.
- Support recruitment conversion engagement and visitor experience initiatives events and cross-functional projects.
- Track service and team performance monitor service KPIs maintain accurate documentation analyze trends and support the development of knowledge resources and self-service tools.
- Diploma in Business Administration Communications Marketing Hospitality or a related field
- 2-3 years of experience in a customer-facing role
- 1-2 years in a Supervisory role
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
- Strong leadership team development and coaching skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking abilities
- Service-oriented with a commitment to equity diversity and inclusion
- Strong analytical thinking and operational agility
- Quick learner with strong digital dexterity and adaptability to new systems and technologies
- Exceptional attention to detail organization and time management skills
- Ability to work independently with strong self-management skills
- Adaptable and resilient with effective stress-management capabilities
- Dependable with a strong attendance and reliability record
Required Experience:
Manager
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.