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Customer Technical Support Representative - Part Time

Wiley
🇺🇸Remote - Remote, VA$16–$23/hrJust now
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Role Snapshot

The zyBooks Customer Technical Support Representative provides technical assistance to students and instructors via email, troubleshooting application issues and answering user questions. This part-time role is ideal for students pursuing degrees in CS, CE, IT, Engineering, or Math who want to gain support experience while studying.

Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot user issues, manage account-related tasks (password resets, account merging), and escalate problems to internal teams while updating customers. Also assist with bookstore tasks, identify trends in customer feedback, and provide process improvement suggestions.
Skills & Tools: Strong written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in fundamentals of programming languages (C, C++, Python, or Java). Preferred skills include MATLAB, MySQL, and web programming (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
Qualifications: Must be a Sophomore or Junior pursuing a degree in CS/CE/IT/Engineering/Math at a 4-year or 2-year institution with basic programming knowledge in an introductory language. Must be available to work evenings and weekends and have access to a laptop or computer.
Location: Remote - Remote, VA
Compensation: $16–$23/hr

Job Description

Job Description: We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large. About the Role: *This is a part time position - 19 hours per week* The zyBooks Customer Technical Support Representative is responsible for assisting zyBooks’ student and instructor users via email through an email client called Zendesk. The role consists of troubleshooting issues that users describe and answering questions about the zyBooks application/content and how to use it. Job Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing student/instructor feedback on zyBooks content and determining the validity of said feedback.
  • Assisting users with managing accounts. Ie. merging accounts, transferring subscriptions, resetting passwords etc.
  • Escalating issues to internal teams and managing/overseeing their progress while sharing updates with student/instructor customers.
  • Assisting the zyBooks Bookstore and Creation team with simple tasks during their busy periods such as generating zyBooks and generating access keys.
  • Providing feedback on internal processes and making suggestions for improvements.
  • Keeping track of common trends and sharing any findings with the team. Required Qualifications: - Sophomore or Junior pursuing a degree is CS/CE/IT/Engr/Math at a 4-year or 2-year college/university. - Proficiency in the fundamentals that would be taught in an intro level class for said degree. For ex, if pursuing CS, basic knowledge of loops/branches/functions in either C, C++, Python, or Java. - Strong attention to detail. - Strong written communication skills. - Available to work off hours such as evenings/weekends. - Access to a laptop or computer. Preferred Qualifications: - Has used a zyBooks before as a student. - Beginner skills in Matlab. - Beginner skills in mySQL (Databases). - Beginner skills in Web Programming (HTML/CSS/Javascript). - Desire to stick with the job for longer than one year. We power infinite possibilities. For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere. We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything. Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance. We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow. We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered. Salary Range: 16 USD to 23 USD#LI-MS1 Job Posting Title: Customer Technical Support Representative - Part Time Location: Remote, VA, USA If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. We're a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and growth. Our success is built on the diverse talents and perspectives of our team members, who work together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. We foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development. Applicants who have any questions about the job application process may contact Talent Acquisition Support for assistance.

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