SurveyTeamLead

The Team Lead, reporting to the Data Collection Supervisor, will provide leadership and execution for a Call Center focused on Outbound Data Collection for Survey Research. The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include staffing, training, scheduling, production, mentoring, supervision, quality, and reporting as ICF delivers results and meets the requirements for contracted work with a focus on telephone survey research. Having the ability, desire and experience to develop processes, lead and mentor others, and perform the critical tasks associated with an Outbound Call Center is critical to success. The Operations Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Applicants must be able to work during evenings and weekends. **_Key Responsibilities:_** * Role should be mainly agent facing. * Responsible for production and quality of a team of 15-20 agents. * Ensure agents are meeting individual production and quality goals and work with QC team to provide appropriate coaching and feedback. * Execute daily staffing goals, ensuring all projects reach the recommended hours as provided by management. * Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and oral, required. **_Qualifications:_** * High school diploma or equivalent required. * 6 months + documented work experience in a call center, contact center or processing center environment. * Must pass background check. * Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and perform all work in the U.S. **_Preferred Skills/Experience:_** * Minimum of 5 years of work experience in professional business environment. * Good understanding of CATI interviewing techniques and metrics including production rates, dial rates, after call work, refusal conversion/aversion * Experience with predictive dialing and data collection systems a plus. * Computer software programs proficiency including MS Office (Word, Excel) preferred. * Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and execute b