Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Manager, IP&O Service Center
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance
Department	IPO-Strategic Services
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Manager, IP&O Service Center. This position provides strategic direction and manages the frontline customer service representatives team that enables operational efficiencies, provides 360-degree views of customer interactions and ensures an optimal customer experience. The Manager reports to the Associate Director, IP&O Service Center, and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the IP&O Service Center, including the management of the customer service representative team, development, documentation, and maintenance of operational policies and procedures, including operational performance and quality metric standards and reports. This role must effectively plan, organize, and lead assigned IP&O Service Center projects in service delivery within agreed timescales and budget, ensuring quality service at all times. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Among the key duties of this position are the following: Day-to-day management of the Customer Service Representatives team and operations. Responsible for achievement of service levels goals, including nonimmediate cases. Drive Quality of Service by evaluating and scoring interactions in support of continuous improvement for customer experience, productivity and accuracy of solutions delivered Provides basic administration support and analytics function for a variety of technologies (Verizon Contact Center, Service Now, Self Service Portal, etc.). Identifies and researches service level risks for problem resolution and management notification. Continuously seeks and implements process improvements and system enhancements that will increase productivity and customer experience. Ensures all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost – effective service to customers. Creates, analyzes, and modifies forecasts reports; oversees employee schedules to ensure optimal service delivery against volume, average handle time, absenteeism and other factors. Monitors, analyzes and reports CSR metrics that drive quality and accuracy. Monitors, analyzes and reports CSR metrics that drive quality and accuracy. Utilizes historical trends and recommends strategic and tactical operations to assist with continuous improvement of service delivery, procedures and functions. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	71087.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	89978.500
Annual Maximum Salary	108870.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience. A minimum of five years of customer service management experience, preferably in a call center environment.
Certifications/Licenses	Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Service-now CSM experience Demonstrated knowledge of customer service principles and practice with associated metrics Shared Services experience in developing and leading service delivery teams Proven experience in business, operational, and staff planning and management Proficient in developing/maintaining various analytical and reporting tools Ability in analyzing data and presenting actionable findings in various formats Excellent interpersonal, organization, problem solving and communication skills Ability to drive change and influence individuals at all levels of the organization while taking appropriate risks Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, etc.) Strong working knowledge of service level achievement/agreements and KPI management Identification of KPIs in a shared service environment
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Must be able to pass a criminal background check and have a valid driver’s license Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0176
Posting Open Date	01/23/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	33 Knightsbridge Rd.

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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