Remote Customer Technical Support Representative, Sunday - Thursday, 4 pm - 12 am EST

August 26, 2025

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About the position

Responsibilities

Provide live and non-live support for a variety of digital solutions offered by Cengage.
Use administrative tools to assist in the analysis of technical issues reported by customers.
Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported issues related to system requirements of Cengage's digital solutions.
Identify issues that require further software development and forward them to the appropriate group.
Communicate customer feature requests to the relevant teams.
Detail customer interactions accurately using a ticketing system.
Provide clear and accurate written and verbal directions to customers and partners.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Organized self-starter with high attention to detail.
Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Office suite; understanding of Apple operating systems is preferred.
Understanding of major browsers and mobile devices.
Analytical and critical thinking skills for troubleshooting computer-related problems.
Proficiency in keyboarding.
Maintain technical and product knowledge vital for the job.
A quiet, dedicated workspace with a high-speed internet connection.

Nice-to-haves

Technical degree or certification(s).
Technical support experience.
Networking knowledge.
Call center experience.

Benefits

Potential to earn a quarterly functional bonus based on job performance.
Vacation accrual starting on day one, plus company-designated and floating holidays.
401K with employer matched contributions.
Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) coverage starting day one.
Quarterly performance reviews with a strong culture of internal advancement.
Work from home position with necessary job assets provided by the company.

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