Service & Support Operations Supervisor

Job Description The Services and Support Operations Supervisor leads a team of Customer Support Level 1 agents responsible for delivering customer service and technical assistance through the Support Contact Center. This role ensures the team meets key performance metrics, prioritizes daily activities, and provides accurate performance reporting and operational updates to Customer Support leadership. The Supervisor ensures team alignment with leadership communications, enforces adherence to policies and procedures, and identifies opportunities to improve processes and drive workflow efficiency. This role also partners closely with the Training team to onboard new Level 1 agents and support ongoing coaching and development. The Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager for the Customer Support organization. SUMMARY : The Services and Support Operations Supervisor leads a team of Customer Support Level 1 agents responsible for delivering customer service and technical assistance through the Support Contact Center. This role ensures the team meets key performance metrics, prioritizes daily activities, and provides accurate performance reporting and operational updates to Customer Support leadership. The Supervisor ensures team alignment with leadership communications, enforces adherence to policies and procedures, and identifies opportunities to improve processes and drive workflow efficiency. This role also partners closely with the Training team to onboard new Level 1 agents and support ongoing coaching and development. The Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager for the Customer Support organization. Key Responsibilities Performance Management: Set performance goals for the team, monitor metrics, and track progress using standardized reports and daily activity measures. Compile and present team performance data regularly (daily, weekly, yearly). Team Coaching and Development: Provide ongoing coaching to improve customer experience, soft skills, operational processes, and quality assurance (live and recorded reviews). Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment through recognition programs and morale-boosting strategies. Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with other departments to refine processes and tools, develop strategies to improve customer experience, drive revenue, and reduce operational costs. Issue Resolution and Support: Serve as an escalation point for team members, manage escalations and complex customer issues, and maintain expertise in support processes to handle day-to-day responsibilities effectively. Continuous Improvement: Use data-driven insights to identify service gaps, determine root causes, and implement actionable improvements across processes, procedures, and training. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Sets goals and monitors performance (for individuals and the overall team) to ensure customers are receiving best in class service and support Uses a data‑driven approach to recommend improvement strategies that enhance customer satisfaction, team efficiency, and operational integrity Measures effectiveness of personnel based off standardized metrics and daily activities Compiles team performance activity and metric reports on a daily/weekly/yearly basis Actively engages team in regular and consistent coaching to enhance customer experience and provide regular feedback opportunities for improvement to soft-skills and the completion and adherence of operational processes; completes regular and consistent quality assurance monitoring for all team members (live and recorded review) Collaborates with cross‑functional departments to review and refine processes, procedures, and tools, and to develop strategies that increase revenue and reduce costs. Serves as a Level 1 escalation point and subject‑matter resource for team members Fosters a collaborative, motivating team environment by developing recognition programs, contests, and engagement initiatives Maintains comprehensive knowledge of support processes and procedures to effectively lead day‑to‑day team operations. Works closely with support and operations teams to recommend and implement strategies and projects that improve customer experience Continuously identifies opportunities to improve internal and external customer experiences and enhance technical support quality Analyzes support and service data, processes, and requirements to identify performance gaps; assists the contact center in implementing improved processes, procedures, and training based on deep system knowledge Conduct regular coaching sessions with team members, ensuring all discussions are documented with clear coaching notes and defined action items. Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises up to 20 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, coaching, motivating, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma AND Currently pursuing a BS/BA or MS/MA degree) OR Equivalent combination of education and experience Three (3) years of contact center experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge of current Enrollment, Customer Support and / or Online School Systems (internal / external) Proven leadership experience, able to champion change and innovation Previous supervisory experience, able to motivate while driving execution Ability to lead and work within a cross-functional team environment Familiarity with a variety of call center concepts, practices and procedures. Strong acumen for inside sales metrics and techniques ; ability to manage against measurable goals; strong track record of delivering measurable results Ability to handle multiple assignments with effective resolution of conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, while remaining detail-oriented Customer focused Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written, oral and presentation Ability to pass required background check Previous experience with Salesforce CRM a plus Certificates and Licenses : None required. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Our work from home members are required to have and maintain High-speed internet connection. At the minimum 50Mbps download speed and 10Mbps upload speed, if not competing with other household users. For the sake of call quality, satellite, DSL, data plans, wireless or dial-up services are not compatible. Some Internet service providers enable what is called SIP ALG (Session Initiation Protocol Application Layer Gateway). This interferes with our systems and must be disabled by the provider. Ethernet connection is preferred. OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Physical and Technical Requirements: Sedentary work involving fluent typing, listening, speaking, extensive reading, repetitive motions, and prolonged computer use. Daily access to a smart device (e.g., phone, tablet) capable of downloading and using apps. Professional home office setup free from distractions during operational hours. Ability to attend virtual training sessions via webcam. Education and Knowledge: Familiarity with home-based or public/private school education systems. Thorough knowledge of home-based connectivity support. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent listening skills with a consultative approach to customer service. Proficient in telephone and email etiquette. Ability to communicate effectively through multiple channels, including phone, voicemail, email, and chat. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and PC/Internet applications. Proficiency in web-based applications; Salesforce experience is a plus. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (Windows 10, Windows 11). Customer Service and Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a solutions-oriented mindset. Resilient, detail-oriented, and accountable for high-quality work. Ability to manage high call volumes and maintain positive team morale. Experience with creating and implementing call center and business process maps designed at improving conversions through short-term solutions that are project based with goals of long-term systematic improvements for future scaling Professional and Personal Qualities: Ability to prioritize competing tasks effectively to deliver results. Independent and team-oriented work capabilities. Open to feedback and guidance, demonstrating adaptability and improvement. Resilient and positive contributor to team dynamics. Proven ability to hire, train, develop, coach, and motivate team Strong positive attitude and work ethic Additional Requirements: Ability to own and execute projects with minimal supervision. Call Center experience with a focus in consultative sales and / or support operations in a seasonal industry or equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to work weekends and capability to travel up to 10% of the time ( e.g., team-building activities). Ability to clear required background check. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience with Stride/K12 Previous experience in working in a contact center with supervisory experience Salesforce CRM Experience Previous customer service or sales experience with proven record of achievement WORK ENVIRONMENT: The characteristics of the work environment described here represent those that an employee may encounter while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This position is fully remote and accessible to residents of all 50 states and Washington, D.C. A dedicated, quiet workspace free from distractions is required to perform tasks efficiently and professionally. Reliable high-speed internet access is necessary to ensure uninterrupted workflow and communication. Availability to attend virtual meetings or trainings via video conferencing software may be required. The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Job Type Regular The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. A pplicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.