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Customer Service and Tech Support - Customer Support for Learning and Developmen

Upwork is the leading online talent solution. We empower businesses with more flexible access to quality talent.

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Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 40k-40k USD

United States only

The Customer Care and Technical Support Representative, Level 1, is a key member of our remote call/contact center team, dedicated to delivering exceptional technical support and customer service. This role involves resolving technical issues, assisting with K12-provided hardware and software, and ensuring a seamless experience for parents and students. You will engage with customers through multiple channels—phone, chat, email, and SMS—to troubleshoot issues, provide effective solutions, and escalate unresolved problems as necessary. Your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering trust in our organization

Target Pay Rate: $19.00/Hour

Responsibilities

  • Technical Support and Troubleshooting
  • Provide expert troubleshooting for K12 provided hardware, including desktops, laptops, monitors, and printers, as well as resolving issues related to software, start up, log in, and viruses.
  • Respond to technical issues involving K12 proprietary systems, applications, and network connectivity, offering clear and concise resolutions.
  • Diagnose and resolve customer inquiries related to the installation, operation, configuration, and usage of assigned hardware and software.
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Deliver outstanding customer service across all support channels (phone, chat, email, SMS) to ensure a positive experience for parents and students.
  • Educate customers within established procedural guidelines to provide complete and effective solutions for their technical or service related questions.
  • Maintain professionalism, empathy, and patience when handling challenging customer interactions.
  • Administrative and Escalation Management
  • Accurately document customer problems and resolutions using the company’s CRM system.
  • Escalate unresolved technical issues to Tiered Support teams or hardware manufacturers with urgency and precision.
  • Process orders and replacements for materials and computer equipment efficiently while adhering to company guidelines.
  • Knowledge and Collaboration
  • Stay updated on K12 proprietary systems, hardware products, and current industry technologies to maintain a high level of technical expertise.
  • Actively participate in team meetings, training sessions, and virtual huddles to ensure knowledge sharing and continuous skill development.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (a BS/BA or MS/MA degree is a plus).
  • 1 year of experience in customer support or a call center environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including professional telephone and email etiquette.
  • Familiarity with web-based tools, platforms, and virtual education systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience in Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, and XP operating systems.
  • Experience with PC and internet applications, including connectivity troubleshooting.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware/software issues effectively.
  • Availability for flexible scheduling, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

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Entry-level

Salary

Salary: 40k-40k USD

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United States +/- 0 hours

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Upwork is the leading online talent solution. We empower businesses with more flexible access to quality talent. Through Upwork’s matching technology and services, companies have access to a global pool of proven professionals so they can scale their teams dynamically to meet business needs. Upwork also provides skilled professionals with access to more opportunities.

Upwork’s mission is to create economic opportunities so people have better lives. The community of independent professionals working via Upwork spans many categories including software development, creative & design, finance & accounting, consulting, operations, and customer support—over 8,000 skills are represented. Skills freelancers offer include:

  • Web Development
  • Mobile Development
  • Design & Creative
  • Writing
  • Virtual Assistants
  • Customer Service
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Accounting & Consulting

More than thirty percent of the Fortune 500 use Upwork. Clients include Airbnb, Automattic, GE, and Microsoft.

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Company size

201-500 employees

Founded in

2015

Chief executive officer

Hayden Brown

Employees live in

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