Customer Care Manager

Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries pursue certificates, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees online. We offer over 100 online degrees and certificate programs and are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

About the role

The Manager, Customer Care oversees the daily operations of a customer service team that provides front-line customer and technical support. This role is responsible for improving the online service model each quarter via email, phone, and live chat.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of customer service professionals.
• Create customer service strategies that can be implemented, measured, and tracked.
• Work with other teams to ensure great service delivery across the entire organization.
• Take on front-line customer support duties and manage operations to ensure a successful term start.
• Troubleshoot skills and knowledge of web browsers, Internet connections, and email applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience, including mid-level management experience.
• Experience in an organization with both academic and business functions is a plus.
• Excellent customer service and project management skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Basic knowledge of database applications and intermediate knowledge of eLearning software platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of web-based technologies, Macintosh, and PC systems.
• Some travel required (5–10%).

Schedule

Sunday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM EST. We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday).

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, training, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401k Retirement Program with a 6% employer match.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy.
• 12 paid holidays.