Associate Telecommunications Engineer- Salt Lake City Office

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Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creates changes and removes users groups and roles in Genesys Cloud.

• Deploys new contact center technology.

• Troubleshoots and maintains corporate contact center related systems.

• Escalates incident resolution.

• Creates changes and removes Genesys Cloud contact workflows and IVRs.

• Performs call detail reporting administration and data analysis.

• Proactively monitors platform uptime and issues.

• Maintains responsibility for deployment of ACD skills-based routing and reporting for all contact centers at the University.

• Assists with data integrations between Genesys Cloud and CRM systems as well as CTI integrations.

• Participates in planning and design of contact center initiatives.

• Assists management with vetting selecting and implementing new telephone solutions and additions.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Youll Need to Be Successful:

• Familiar with contact center implementation and administration
  Understanding of cloud-based contact center and associated data reporting and APIs

• Ability to interface with internal departments vendors and customer organizations to see any technical issue through to completion.

• Ability to act as a strong technical resource on customer facing projects

• Self-starter with a strong initiative who can work autonomously under tight deadlines

• Ability to utilize strong problem-solving techniques to trouble-shoot and achieve efficient problem resolution

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong customer focus

• Understanding of Qos standards and policies

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated project management skills

• Ability to work with a team communicate present and facilitate

What Youll Bring (Minimum Qualifications):

Education:

• Associates Degree

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in contact center administration

• Experience with cloud-based telephony CTI SIP/VoIP phones and protocols. Qos IVRs and call recording

• Solid understanding of contact center/telecommunications concepts

Experience in Lieu of Education:

• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Bonus Points for (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelors Degree in Telecommunications Networking or a related field

• 3 years of experience in contact center administration

• Genesys Certified Associate certification

• Experience with Agile Scrum and/or ITIL methodologies

Work Location/Travel:

• Salt Lake City Office: This is an in-office role four days per week with Fridays designated as a work-from-home day. Candidates must live within a 50 mile radius of 4001 S 700 East #700 Salt Lake City UT 84107.

• This position requires occasional travel of up to 20% including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences visits to company locations and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

What to Expect:
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected youll hear from a recruiter who will guide you through the process and help you know what to expect at each stage. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully.

Heres what that typically looks like:

• Introductory phone screen ( 30 minutes): Well walk you through who we are at WGU what youll do in this role and learn about your relevant experience.

• Hiring Manager Interview ( 45 minutes): Dive deeper into your skills and how youll contribute to the team.

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Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.