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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Customer Service Representative to serve as a first-line liaison for internal and external customers including guests, clients, faculty, staff, students, and vendors. These positions will be assigned in one of the five dining commons operations on campus (North, East, South, West, & Pollock). The majority of the position will be spent processing transactions at markets and retail dining operations in the location. While office work is occasionally available, the primary duties of this assignment will be cashier operations. Residential Dining operates from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. daily, and schedules will be determined based on the needs of the operation. We are currently hiring for various schedules and shifts. These positions are 75% FTE with a break between mid-May and mid-August consistent with the academic calendar or 100% FTE, working all year. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Deliver quality service and correspond with a diverse customer base in person, by phone, email, fax, or regular mail
- Responding to routine customer questions and/or needs, provide appropriate response/service; refer to other department(s)/unit(s) as appropriate
- May process a variety of financial forms/transactions and maintain inventories
- Operating various equipment and computer systems
- Reporting unusual situations or concerns to appropriate personnel
- Providing general support services to office
This position typically requires a High School Diploma or equivalency.
Finance and Business is a value-driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. Auxiliary and Business Services is part of the Finance and Business team and has a vision of being a progressive, creative, innovative, and caring organization that provides the highest quality services, leadership, and expertise valued by our customers, our staff, and the communities we serve. Our values model those of Penn State's and we are especially committed to our goal of effectively managing and developing human resources within Auxiliary and Business Services while providing optimum personal satisfaction and professional growth in a diverse, enriching, challenging, and stimulating environment. We also firmly believe in the value of Respect, which encourages us to respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community. As an incoming team member in Auxiliary and Business Services, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $31,600.00 - $45,800.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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