Support Engineer III, Team Lead

Description

Support Engineer III, Team Lead

Location Requirements :   Hybrid to office location. Remote will be considered.

Your role on the team :

The Support Engineer III, Team Lead is ultimately responsible for providing quality and efficient customer service to customers through the daily management of the support team which may include assisting in hiring, motivating, recognizing and rewarding, coaching, counseling, training and problem solving with team members. Additionally, the Support Team Lead is responsible for assisting the Client Support Manager with development, analyses and implementation of staffing, training, scheduling, and reward / recognition programs within the department.

You can expect to :

• Create an environment orientated to trust, open communication, creative thinking & cohesive team effort.
• Motivate & inspire team members through servant leadership and by being an example.
• Active in the chat, phone and ticket queues 50% of time. Ensure tickets are responded to within SLA’s, assist with scheduling, fill in for people who are out of the office and handle escalations due to client sentiment.
• Provide daily direction and communication to employees so that customer interactions are handled in a timely, efficient and knowledgeable manner.
• Schedule routine 1 : 1 sessions with each team member in order to provide the following :
• Statistical and performance feedback and coaching on a regular basis
• Be available for employees that experience work and / or personal problems providing appropriate coaching, counseling, direction and resolution
• Ensure employees have appropriate training and other resources to perform their jobs.
• Assist Support Manager with daily operation of the customer experience to include the development, analyses and implementation of staffing, training, scheduling, and reward / recognition programs.
• Participate in the new hire recruitment process as needed with the Support Manager; to include phone and / or in-person interviews.
• Share continual responsibility for deciding how to manage the employees ensuring calls are handled efficiently and effectively.
• Perform the performance review process; which includes writing and delivering reviews with Manager or contributing comments on employee performance.
• Work collaboratively with Support Manager to address any employee performance concerns; work directly with employee to coach and mentor them with goal of driving performance back up to set standards.
• Approve employee time off requests while ensuring team remains properly staffed at all times.
• Work as a member / leader of special or on-going projects that are important to area / process improvement.
• Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department or employee concerns.

What you bring to the role :

This role requires :

Who we are :

Frontline Education is a pioneer of school administration software purpose-built for K-12 districts. We provide innovative, connected solutions for student and special programs, business operations, and human capital management with powerful data and analytics to empower educators and administrators. We earn the trust of K-12 leaders across the U.S. by serving as a consistently high-performing, forthright partner of school districts through every dimension of the company.

We're a group of unique and talented individuals that love what we do. We've been lucky enough to land jobs with a rapidly growing tech company that supports an appreciative and friendly customer base. We work hard to make our customers happy, but we like to have a good time in the process. We are a company that strives to think in terms of “we” instead of “me.” We believe in the philosophy of servant leadership and that it’s all about putting others first. We also value the balance between family and work.

Frontline embraces diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We are intentionally building a workplace that respects, supports, and values the identities of all our employees. We believe this to be foundational in developing a strong community in our company. Frontline Education is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The perks of being a Frontliner :

Frontline offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary, rewarding bonus structure, 401k match, and personalized PTO! Our company growth has created a promising environment for career advancement and rewarding challenges. We offer a tuition reimbursement program for eligible college credit coursework available to employees depending on their status and length of employment.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $75,000 per year, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, this role includes a bonus, personalized PTO, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and much more!

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