Specialist, Customer Service

Specialist, Customer Service (Team Lead, Program Coordinator )

At Pearson, our purpose is to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We’re a place where talented people with different viewpoints can have their voices valued and heard and we’re intentionally building a culture of belonging designed to attract and promote innovative, and skilled people, where everyone has the opportunity to make progress in their careers

Under the direction of the Manager, the Team Lead, Program Coordinator is responsible for providing leadershipand support to the Program Coordinator team, as well as providing feedbackto employees performing the work to help ensure that customers receive great customer service. As a vital resource for both Program Coordinators and Clients, the Team Lead collaborates closely with the contact center and various other functional departments. The Program Coordinator Team Lead serves as the main operational contact for clients, acting as the knowledge expert for the contact center and providing information to other related functional areas.

Team support

Assist with coordinating, documenting, and leading training of new team members

Provide support and coaching on team and client inquiries

Monitor PC team lead inbox and other team KPIs

Research issues and complaints as well as assist with team metrics and reporting

Monitor team absences and track attendance

Lead, plan, and communicate effectively during various meetings as needed

Serve as a backup for Program Coordinator and/or Supervisor tasks and projects. Act as an escalation point for resolving service-related problems, ensuring timely and effective resolutions

Provide performance feedback (i.e. coaching) to team members via email and meetings

Identify opportunities for continuous improvements on the Program Coordinator team to help support and encourage new and current team members.

Documentation and efficiency

Help identify and implement process efficiencies.

Work with Supervisor and Manager to ensure that team processes and policies are clearly defined and documented

Maintain effective documentation for personal and team performance and team updates

Plan, implement, and maintain new and existing client programs, ensuring client satisfaction and program success

Execute and manage the data collection, distribution, and reporting of client programs with precision and timeliness

Other Task

Perform various other leadership duties as assigned, contributing to team success and cohesion

Education and Experience

Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience

Experience training, teaching, or coaching

3+ years customer service experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven customer service and relationship‑management abilities

Effective problem‑solving, judgment, and decision‑making skills

Ability to manage conflict and handle escalations professionally

Strong organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills

High attention to detail with the ability to set and meet goals

Interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate

Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and overcoming objections

Adaptable and responsive in a fast‑paced, changing environment

Patient, positive, and professional demeanor

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)

Familiarity with training tools, learning styles, and coaching techniques

Ability to identify, recommend, and implement efficiency improvements

Other (license/certification)

Knowledge of Pearson VUE clients is preferred.

Working knowledge of Registration Manager, VSS, and Service Direct.

Who we are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job

Customer Success

Job Family

GO_TO_MARKET

Organization

Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule

FULL_TIME

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Req ID

26200