Remote Live Chat Support Agent

About The Role

High Bluff Academy is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and tech-savvy Remote Live Chat Support Agent to join our team. As the primary point of contact for our students and parents, you will be responsible for providing real-time, high-quality support through our online chat platform. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the user experience by providing clear, accurate, and timely information to help our community navigate our academic programs successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Real-Time Support: Respond promptly to incoming inquiries from students and parents via live chat, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Problem Solving: Efficiently troubleshoot inquiries, guide users through website navigation, and provide accurate information regarding school policies and services.
• Multitasking: Manage multiple chat conversations simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, professional tone, and adherence to company quality standards.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate records of all chat interactions within our CRM system to ensure seamless communication and history tracking.
• Collaboration: Escalate complex issues to the appropriate departments (e.g., technical support, admissions, or academic advisors) with clear, concise documentation.
• Process Improvement: Identify recurring questions or pain points and recommend improvements to our support processes, FAQ resources, and knowledge base.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Communication: Exceptional written communication skills with impeccable grammar, spelling, and tone.
• Typing Proficiency: Ability to type a minimum of 50 WPM with high accuracy.
• Experience: Proven experience in a customer service, chat support, or student-facing role.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to quickly learn and operate customer support software (e.g., Zendesk, Intercom, or similar CRM tools).
• Soft Skills: Strong empathy, patience, and the ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
• Reliability: Access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection and a quiet, professional remote work environment.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive, team-oriented work culture
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization

Why Join Us

• Flexibility: A fully remote position that allows you to contribute to an educational community from the comfort of your home.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.
• Impact: Play a vital role in supporting the academic journey of our students and the peace of mind of their parents.

Key skills/competency

• Live Chat Support
• Customer Service
• Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• CRM Software
• Empathy
• Patience
• Remote Work
• Educational Support