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Call Center-Escalation Specialist (Remote in the USA)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Minimum of two years of customer service experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated donor concerns and complex service issues
  • Take ownership of donor inquiries from initial contact through resolution
  • Research and resolve donor issues by identifying root causes
  • Collaborate with internal teams and business partners to address donor concerns

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management

About the company

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC logo

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC

Hospitals & Health Care

ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. Founded in 1957 by Danny Thomas, our sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness needed to operate and maintain St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. While our headquarters can be found in Memphis, Tennessee, we have additional offices in more than 30 locations across the country and in Puerto Rico with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and many other disciplines all supporting our lifesaving mission - Finding cures. Saving children. ® At ALSAC, we believe in hiring the best and brightest from around the globe, and in 2020 we were named #1 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. With a concerted focus on diversity and inclusion, we value and respect the contributions of all of our employees. Our work environment encourages everyone to be their authentic selves as we strive together towards a day when “no child dies in the dawn of life.” As we look to the future, we understand that we must be relentlessly innovative. Our work helps fuel the groundbreaking research and treatment at St. Jude and ensures that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. View our career opportunities at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/alsac.html and follow ALSAC across social media using @stjude. To learn more about the research hospital, follow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on LinkedIn. For specific career opportunities available through the hospital, visit www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Job Description

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 10:30am-7pm CST

The Associate IV-DAT serves as a key resource for resolving complex donor inquiries, escalated issues, and requests that require detailed research or follow-up. This role partners with contact center teams and cross-functional departments to ensure a positive donor experience, provide issue resolution, identify process improvements, and support operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, professional, and solution-oriented, with the ability to effectively communicate across multiple channels while maintaining a high level of donor satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated donor concerns and complex service issues.
  • Take ownership of donor inquiries from initial contact through resolution, ensuring a timely and positive experience.
  • Research and resolve donor issues by identifying root causes and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and business partners to address donor concerns and facilitate issue resolution.
  • Document donor interactions accurately and maintain records in designated systems.
  • Monitor trends, identify recurring issues, and recommend improvements to processes and procedures that enhance the donor experience.
  • Provide guidance and support to contact center representatives regarding policies, procedures, and donor interactions.
  • Deliver new hire training, refresher training, and transition support as needed.
  • Respond to donor and client inquiries through phone, email, and other communication channels in a professional and timely manner.
  • Follow up with donors to ensure concerns have been resolved and expectations have been met.
  • Meet established service standards, quality expectations, and productivity goals.
  • Maintain knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
  • Provide feedback to leadership regarding operational challenges, process improvement opportunities, and best practices.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of two years of customer service, contact center, call center, telemarketing, or related experience.

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle challenging customer interactions professionally and effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to interpret and follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
  • Experience working with data entry and business applications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and donor satisfaction.

Benefits & Perks

The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

  • Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)​
  • 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
  • Exceptional Paid Time Off
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave
  • Infertility Treatment Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Education Assistance
  • Enterprise Learning and Development
  • And more

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms:

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.  All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.

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