Zen Educate

Customer Support Representative

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EducationIndustries

Customer Support Representative

Employment Type: Customer Support Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, British Columbia Compensation: $53,000 CAD

Position Overview

As a full-time Customer Support Representative, you will play a key role in providing high-quality support to both schools and educators. Your primary responsibilities will include resolving and answering queries, and ensuring overall satisfaction through email and phone support. The role requires exceptional communication skills, quick problem-solving abilities, and a strong focus on school and educator support. We are also looking for someone who is excited to be an early joiner in a new and growing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to inquiries from schools and educators promptly via email, phone and text.
  • Manage and maintain the support inbox, ensuring all queries are handled efficiently.
  • Monitor the Slack (internal communications) channel and escalate issues as needed.
  • Identify trends in queries and recommend process improvements to enhance the school and educator journey.
  • Collaborate closely with the US team to resolve issues and ensure a smooth school and educator experience.
  • Contribute to building a support knowledge base to create more efficient support for the future.
  • Document and escalate key issues for further action.

Our Ideal Candidate 🙋

  • Has a passion for companies that have a positive social impact and the education sector.
  • Possesses a 'Can do' attitude, a bias for action, and a desire to be part of a growing motivated team.
  • Loves to take pride in creating an exceptional experience for customers 🙌.
  • Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Is detail-oriented with a proactive approach to resolving concerns.
  • Having experience and/or strong knowledge of the education sector is a big plus.

Helpful to Have (Not Essential) 💥

  • Background in customer service or customer success.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite.
  • Previous experience with customer service software (e.g., Zendesk, Intercom, Hubspot).

Skills

Customer Support
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving
Email Support
Phone Support
Slack
Google Suite
Prioritization

Zen Educate

Connects schools with qualified teaching staff

About Zen Educate

Zen Educate connects schools with qualified supply teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors through a streamlined online platform. Operating in major UK cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham, the platform allows schools to browse a directory of available candidates while educators can find job opportunities that suit their skills. By eliminating traditional recruitment agencies, Zen Educate reduces hiring costs for schools and increases earnings for teachers. The company charges schools a fee for using its platform, which is typically lower than agency fees, and may offer premium services for additional support. The goal of Zen Educate is to simplify the hiring process in the education sector, making it more efficient and affordable for both schools and teaching professionals.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$82.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Electric Car Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company Equity

Risks

Integration challenges from acquiring Aquinas Education may disrupt Zen Educate's operations.
US market expansion introduces regulatory and cultural challenges for Zen Educate.
Competition from AI-driven learning platforms may impact demand for traditional supply teaching.

Differentiation

Zen Educate eliminates costly recruitment agencies, offering a direct platform for schools and teachers.
The platform provides a streamlined, tech-driven solution for education staffing in the UK.
Zen Educate's acquisition of Aquinas Education enhances its market presence and resource pool.

Upsides

Zen Educate raised $37M in Series B funding, boosting its expansion capabilities.
The acquisition of Aquinas Education strengthens Zen Educate's UK and potential US market presence.
Growing demand for cost-effective staffing solutions aligns with Zen Educate's lower fee model.

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