Operations Support Specialist
TechSoup
Operations, Customer Service
Remote
USD 47k-52k / year
(For U.S. roles, TechSoup only hires from the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico,New York,Ohio,Oklahoma,Oregon,Pennsylvania,South Carolina, Tennessee,Texas,Utah,Virginia,Washington, Wisconsin)
About TechSoup
We believe in using technology for the greater good.
We’re a fully remote, diverse team, working from all parts of the world. We invite you to join us in our mission to build a dynamic bridge that leverages technology to enable connections and innovative solutions for a more equitable planet.
TechSoup is a global nonprofit social enterprise that connects NGOs with mission-critical resources worldwide. For over 30 years, we’ve been building partnerships with individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and governments across the globe. Together, we are committed to helping organizations grow via our unifying technology platform, resources, and connections. Those organizations, in turn, build a brighter future for tens of millions of people. We serve both the smallest and largest nonprofits around the world through sustainable, low-cost, self-service offers delivered at scale. To date, we have enabled more than 1.4 million organizations in over 230 countries and territories receive technology tools, resources, and funding with a retail value of more than $19.1 billion. We are constantly evolving.
As technology and global needs change, so do we. We’re creating new, community-driven platforms and mobile apps and are enhancing our offerings so that nonprofits have the resources they need to build a brighter future for their communities.
We’re innovators, leaders, influencers, social entrepreneurs, and technologists drawn together by a shared vision: to make the world a better place through technology. Join our global team.
Position
The Operations Support Specialist contributes to the achievement of TechSoup’s financial and social impact goals by supporting the operational execution of Cisco programs that meet the technology needs of the social sector while also aligning with Cisco’s philanthropic and business objectives.
This role focuses primarily on day‑to‑day operational program support, with additional responsibility for contributing to defined, lower‑complexity program management activities under the guidance of a Senior Program Manager. The Operations Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting smooth program operations and continuous improvement of internal processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this role will evolve over time but broadly fall into two primary areas: operational support for Cisco programs and support for nonprofit end‑users and partners.
Operational Program & Customer Support
- Serve as a front‑line resource for responding to customer, partner, and internal inquiries, including resolving escalations as needed.
- Assist with order processing and fulfillment activities, including troubleshooting failed orders, coordinating with Cisco and internal teams, and ensuring accurate completion of manual or exception‑based orders.
- Support ongoing customer communications related to renewals, end‑of‑life (EOL) notices, and other product‑related updates.
- Act as a liaison between TechSoup and Cisco operational contacts to coordinate resolution of operational and order‑related issues.
Program Operations & Coordination
- Contribute to less complex program management initiatives under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, including process documentation, workflow improvements, and operational reporting.
- Participate in regular check‑ins with internal stakeholders and external partners to collaborate on current and needs.
- Assist with ad hoc operational projects, data requests, and non‑recurring tasks as needed to support program continuity.
- Identify operational inefficiencies or recurring issues and recommend improvements to enhance customer experience, accuracy, and scalability.
Learning & Technical Exposure Expectations
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop foundational knowledge of Cisco products and licensing models, with an emphasis on the Cisco Meraki portfolio, to support customer inquiries, quoting, and order‑adjacent operational workflows.
- This role does not require deep technical configuration or engineering expertise but does require curiosity and comfort speaking at a high level about solutions in a customer‑support and ordering context.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a dynamic environment managing multiple customers, clients, and/or projects simultaneously.
- At least 2 years of experience in an operational support, customer support, program coordination, or program management role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting structured processes, workflows, or operational programs.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time‑management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer‑focused mindset.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated empathy for stakeholders and a strong commitment to building positive, trust‑based relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams.
- Detail‑oriented and persistent, while maintaining an understanding of broader program objectives.
- Comfortable taking initiative while recognizing when to seek guidance or escalation.
- Comfort learning and navigating multiple software tools and platforms, with the ability to adapt quickly as systems, processes, and tooling evolve.
- Interest in technology solutions and evolving technology business models is a plus.
- Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
TechSoup is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment, regardless of race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, mental or medical disability, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
The base salary range for this full-time remote position is $47,000.00-$52,000.00 annually plus benefits. TechSoup determines salary ranges based on a role, level, and location. The range reflects the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by location and other factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business needs, and market demands. TechSoup offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other perks.