Customer Service Rep (Remote) Augusta, GA

Other Jobs To Apply

Customer Service Representative (Remote) Location: Remote - Must reside within a 75-mile radius of Augusta, GAPay: $17.20 per hourHealth & Welfare Benefit: $4.93/hour in Health & Welfare benefits (up to 40 hours/week)Join Our Mission-Driven Team!At Central Research, Inc. (CRI), we're helping people navigate their federal student loans with compassion, clarity, and compliance. We're currently seeking Customer Service Representatives who are dedicated, detail-oriented, and ready to make a real impact-all from the comfort of their own home.This is a remote position, but to qualify, applicants must reside within 75 miles of Augusta, GA.What You'll DoAssist student loan borrowers with account inquiries, repayment options, and application processesHandle inbound and outbound calls in a fast-paced, high-volume contact center environmentProvide accurate, professional, and empathetic customer supportEnsure compliance with federal regulations, company policies, and data security standardsMeet key performance indicators and quality assurance standardsHow Do You QualifyU.S. CitizenshipHigh School diploma or GED6+ months of customer service in a business, non-retail environment or call center experience6+ months of computer experience in a business settingProficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote)Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust (5c) security clearance (financial/credit history and background will be reviewed):Not in default on federal student loansDemonstrated financial responsibilityNo felony convictions within the past 7 yearsMisdemeanor convictions within the past 7 years may impact eligibilityNo non-medical collections totaling $7,500 or morePreferred Prior call center experienceAssociate or bachelor's degreeTechnical & Availability RequirementsReliable high-speed internet connection (No WIFI, wired Ethernet required)Reliable transportation to a CRI facility for pre-employment visits (such as equipment pickup and credentialing) and any additional on-site requirements during employmentMust pass an online customer service assessmentMust have a quiet, private, and distraction-free home workspace, with no caregiving responsibilities or other interruptions during scheduled work hoursAvailable to work any assigned shift during Contact Center hours:Mon: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM CTTue-Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CTSat: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CTClassroom and Hands-On-Training: Up to 5-6 weeks, paid, Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT (remote)Pay & BenefitsBase Pay: $17.20/hourHealth & Welfare Pay: Additional $4.93/hour (up to 40 hrs./week), which can fully cover employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiumsWork-from-home flexibility with structured support and trainingOpportunities for growth within a mission-driven organizationAdditional InformationNote: CRI is partnering with Goldschmitt & Associates, ATL and CTA to successfully fill these critical positions. By submitting your application, you grant CRI permission to share your application, including your resume, with our partners, to aid them in meeting their Customer Service Rep staffing needs. Rest assured; your application will only be shared with our partners if CRI's vacancies have been filled. You may opt out of this consideration within your application.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EEOC - Know Your Rights Poster.

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...