Associate Telecommunications Engineer- Salt Lake City Office

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Grade:

Technical 402

Pay Range:

$65,500.00 - $98,300.00 Job Description The Associate Telecommunications Engineer is a member of the EdTech Service Delivery team. This person should have an understanding of telecommunications networking and cloud-based contact center architecture. They will be responsible for implementation, diagnosis, consultation, and repair of telephony and cloud-based contact center issues. They will be familiar with contact center software (Genesys experience preferred), cloud-based telephony, CTI, SIP/VoIP phones and protocols, IVR, QoS, and call recording technologies. The ideal candidate should have a strong technology background with telecommunications/contact center experience, be personable and enjoy working directly with end users, and have a track record of resolving complex technical issues under tight deadlines in a production environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Creates, changes, and removes users, groups, and roles in Genesys Purecloud. Deploys new contact center technology. Troubleshoots and maintains corporate contact center related systems. Escalates incident resolution. Creates, changes, and removes Genesys Purecloud contact workflows and IVRs. Performs call detail reporting, administration, and data analysis. Proactively monitors platform uptime and issues. Maintains responsibility for deployment of ACD, skills-based routing, and reporting for all contact centers at the University. Assists with data integrations between Genesys Purecloud and CRM systems, as well as CTI integrations. Participates in planning and design of contact center initiatives. Assists management with vetting, selecting, and implementing new telephone solutions and additions. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities You'll Need to

Be Successful:

Familiar with contact center implementation and administration Understanding of cloud-based contact center and associated data, reporting, and APIs Ability to interface with internal departments, vendors, and customer organizations to see any technical issue through to completion. Ability to act as a strong technical resource on customer facing projects Self-starter with a strong initiative, who can work autonomously under tight deadlines Ability to utilize strong problem-solving techniques to trouble-shoot and achieve efficient problem resolution Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong customer focus Understanding of Qos standards and policies Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within all levels of the organization Demonstrated project management skills Ability to work with a team, communicate, present, and facilitate What You'll Bring (Minimum Qualifications):

Education:

Associate's Degree Experience:

1 year of experience in contact center administration Experience with cloud-based telephony, CTI, SIP/VoIP phones and protocols. Qos, IVRs, and call recording Solid understanding of contact center/telecommunications concepts Experience in

Lieu of Education:

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager. Bonus Points for (Preferred Qualifications): Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Networking, or a related field 3 years of experience in contact center administration Genesys Certified Associate certification Experience with Agile, Scrum, and/or ITIL methodologies

Work Location/Travel:

Salt Lake City Office:

This is an in-office role four days per week, with Fridays designated as a work-from-home day. Candidates must live within a 50 mile radius of 4001 S 700 East, #700 Salt Lake City, UT 84107. This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Job Description Disclaimer:

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. What to

Expect:

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected, you'll hear from a recruiter who will guide you through the process and help you know what to expect at each stage. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully. Here's what that typically looks like: Introductory phone screen (~ 30 minutes): We'll walk you through who we are at WGU, what you'll do in this role, and learn about your relevant experience. Hiring Manager Interview (~ 45 minutes): Dive deeper into your skills and how you'll contribute to the team. #LI-BS1 Position & Application Details Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave. How to

Apply:

If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information Disclaimer:

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations:

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