Part Time - Transportation Services - Customer Service Representative

Penn State

Hours: Part time
Where: Penn State University Park
Posted: 6 days ago

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Customer Service Representatives provide internal and external customer support for University functions, events, and services including housing, dining, hospitality, transportation, facilities, athletics, agriculture, etc. Tasks require knowledge of University policies, procedures, practices, and protocols to troubleshoot issues, to provide timely resolutions and assistance, and to promote/market products, projects, programs, and services.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

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What you'd do

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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Greet faculty, staff, students, and visitors, often serving as first point of contact; assist in person, electronically, by telephone, or mail
Using knowledge of University policies, procedures, practices, and protocols, investigate and respond to issues of concern; isolate and troubleshoot problems; provide guidance and timely solutions; follow-up as necessary; escalate as required
Facilitate a variety of customer experiences including, but not limited to processing orders and registrations; creating ID cards and specialty badges; communicating campus logistics information such as on-site navigation and transportation service information, parking, and facility access/restrictions
Promote and market products, projects, programs, and services; explore, determine, and strive to accommodate customer desires, needs, and requirements
Provide on-site and e-commerce ticketing and product sales, verifying eligibility; process or collect cost/fees; prepare invoices and settle payments; issue receipts/refunds
Communicate product and services improvement recommendations to accommodate changing business needs
Operate computers, point-of-sale, and other systems/equipment to expedite purchase/services, research information, record data, etc.

Starts: 2026-09-29