Support Specialist - Capital Credits at National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) (Any NISC Location)
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)· Any NISC Location·
Job description
NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960+ energy cooperatives and communication organizations across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality-driven and valued-priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support. We are an AI-forward company committed to being a technology leader in our industry. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work for 23 years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team.
This position supports our Customer Care and Billing software – specific to Capital Credits. This portion of the software manages allocations and estate and general retirements. This team member will work closely with the Member and our software engineers to support, troubleshoot, research, and resolve issues within the software product.
What Our Support Does:
- Assists members in all aspects of application support including troubleshooting, training, and research
- Follows up on resolutions
- Researches difficult application problems, and may recommend changes or enhancements to the product
- Maintains and audits Member information in the configuration database
- Assist with software release processes
- Communicates with development staff to convey customer feedback
- Performs either on-site or remote training to our members. Delivering training to other NISC team members may also be required.
- May prepare materials and deliver Member training sessions at NISC’s Member Information Conference
- Travel to customer sites to deliver training may be required
- Provides after-hours support via an on-call support phone rotation
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Previous customer support experience (providing customer service via phone is helpful.)
- Basic knowledge of Project Management processes and theory
- Basic knowledge of Service Level Management (SLM) best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in conjunction with excellent presentation and training skills
- Excellent telephone etiquette and the ability to deal effectively with customers
- Strong PC skills
- Ability to teach and influence others
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Previous experience with presentations or public speaking
- Candidates must be able to travel as often as required for the position
Desired Education:
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred, or equivalent experience. Successful applicants must possess a basic knowledge of Accounting principles.
Minimum Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees must be able to see, speak, and hear, to operate computer keyboards or office equipment, and are required to stand, walk, and sit.
Disclaimer:
Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time.
Why work at National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)
- Culture: A cooperative driven by six Shared Values developed by employees: Integrity, Relationships, Innovation, Teamwork, Empowerment, and Personal Development. Emphasis on "doing the right thing, always" and work/life balance.
- Work Policy: Hybrid/remote-friendly with four physical office locations (Mandan, ND; Lake Saint Louis, MO; Cedar Rapids, IA; Blacksburg, VA) and remote employees across the U.S.
- Benefits: Zero premium medical insurance; medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account with $100 monthly NISC contributions (plus up to $800/year in Wellness Rewards); fully covered life insurance (4x salary); fully covered short- and long-term disability; 401(k) with 4% salary base contribution and up to 6% employee match; PTO accrual, 120 Life Event Leave hours, 9 paid holidays, and 1 paid Holiday Week/Sabbatical.
- Notable Perks: $2,500 interest-free technology loan program; $25,000 employee educational assistance program; free coffee/hot chocolate/tea/water; onsite markets; monthly onsite meet-ups; Employee Assistance Program; Benevolence Fund (employee-supported financial hardship assistance).
- Engineering & Tech: Described as having "some of the best software developers in the business" and working with "the latest and greatest technology." Roles include Software Developers, Quality Engineers, IT Application Specialists, and Database Conversion (ETL) Associates.
- Community: Strong emphasis on social responsibility with eco-friendly office practices (recycling, filtered faucets, automated LED & solar lighting), volunteer committees, and charitable fundraising for organizations like United Way and the Alzheimer's Association.