Manager of Interviewer Operations – Quinnipiac University Polling Institute
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Job Number: 494925
Type: Full-time
Campus: Whitney Avenue - Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff
| Overview: |
Quinnipiac University has an exciting opportunity available for Manager of Interviewing Operations in its call center for the Polling Institute. In this role, you will support the Call Center Operations Manager in day-to-day survey research processes with a primary focus on hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring and motivating the call center staff. You will also directly manage personnel and technical resources for in-house and remote staff, including all payroll-related matters; develop and implement strategies to support accurate and timely data collection processes by telephone interviewers and supervisors; and ensure that telephone interviewers and supervisors adhere to the performance standards and objectives of telephone surveys conducted for elections, public policy issues and commercial research through coaching and mentoring. |
| About Quinnipiac: |
Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls more than 9,500 students in 110 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as both a best-value school and a top national university, and has also earned recognition in Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges". Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook and follow Quinnipiac on Twitter and Instagram @QuinnipiacU. |
| Responsibilities: |
- Work collaboratively with the Polling team to ensure the successful completion of survey research projects
- Support a positive work environment for student and non-student call center teams, where employees feel invested in the reputation of the organization and the quality of the results
- Interview, hire, train, manage and motivate a large team of part-time call center employees
- Respond as a team member to guarantee successful polling operations, at times requiring flexibility in work hours and assignments
- Ensure that quality control processes are carried out through all phases of the interviewing process
- Maintain standardized measures of success for phonebank temp employee teams, and share reports accordingly
- Mentor and develop supervisor staff
- Oversee all schedule and payroll related aspects of the call center operations
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| Education Requirements: |
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
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| Qualifications: |
- 5-7 years of experience in managing a large-scale call center operation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks in a high paced setting
- Ability to function independently while operating effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Close attention to detail and accuracy is a must
- Comfortable with an interchangeable remote and in-house work and management situation, frequently utilizing Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications especially Word, Excel, and Outlook are required
- Advanced Excel skills preferred
- Knowledge of data collection methods is preferred
- Proficiency with technology is desired
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Demonstrated ability to address and resolve varied conflict situations
- Strong organizational skills to complete projects within tights deadlines
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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