Monitor Unit Customer Service and Communications Lead (SY25-26)
Monitor Unit Customer Service and Communications Lead (SY25-26)
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Report to: Assistant Director of the Monitor Unit
Location: Freeport Bus Yard: 34 Freeport Street Dorchester MA
The Monitors Unit Customer and Communications Lead works alongside Monitors Unit Operations Coordinators to support all aspects of Customer Service and communications related to the Monitors Unit. The CSCL will serve as a key point of contact for parents guardians school staff and other stakeholders addressing concerns and inquiries and assisting with school bus monitor services. They will also be the lead on distributing communications across the 750 FTE bus monitor workforce. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills organizational abilities and a proactive approach to problemsolving.
The call centers hours of operation are from 6 am7:00 pm with a shift from 6 am2 pm and a second shift from 11am7 pm. CSCL must be available during their assigned shift possibly working additional hours when needed. CSCLs are expected to communicate with each other and properly document calls to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
Schedules will be managed and modified at the Yard Managers or Assistant Directors discretion.
PrimaryResponsibilities:
Customer Service and Communication Duties
- Be the primary liaison between the Monitors Unit Operations Transportation Officers Central Office Customer Service Schools and Families
- Handle all complex requests and service failures with minimum supervision
- Thoroughly research and document customer concerns and utilize current resources as needed when troubleshooting
- Conduct outreach to customers and bus monitors when necessary
- Assume management of escalated or problem calls and tickets assigned to the Monitor Unit.
- Perform realtime sidebyside assistance for Central Office CSRs by answering monitorrelated questions and handling escalated calls
- Develop a good working relationship with various departments and schools
- Coordinate backup coverage support for Operations Coordinators
- Support with payroll inquiries along with the Ops Coordinators
- Support other transportation department needs as required
- Other duties may be assigned by the Unit Leadership Team or the Executive Director of Transportation
Office Management Duties
- Manage office operations including organizing and ordering office supplies maintaining records and overseeing office equipment and maintenance.
- Prepare and maintain records reports and files related to bus monitor scheduling attendance and other administrative tasks.
- Develop and implement office procedures and workflows that improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Assist with the recruitment and onboarding process for new bus monitors ensuring all necessary documentation and training are completed.
- Ensure the office environment is organized professional and conducive to a productive work environment.
- Handle confidential information and sensitive data with discretion
Additional Responsibilities
- Support the Monitor Unit Assistant Director and Yard Managers with various administrative tasks including report generation data entry and correspondence
- Assist with planning scheduling and coordination of meetings events and training sessions related to the Bus Monitor Unit
- Handle other duties as assigned.
Qualification:
- Associates or bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in customer service office management or a related role.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful and or highpressure situations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) and experience with office equipment and software.
- Knowledge of transportation systems school operations or previous experience in an educational setting is a plus
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Bilingual skills (e.g. Haitian Creole Spanish Cape Verdean Creole) are a plus but not required.
Terms: Managerial B21
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Employment Type
Full Time
