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From: LW
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009
Subject: Chicago, IL: Software Support Specialist at SPSS

SPSS The right company can make a world of difference...

Know What's Next. Now.

SPSS Inc. has become the world's leading provider of predictive analytics software and services through a combination of commitment to innovation and dedication to customers. Throughout our history, we have provided analytical software that enables customers to understand both the state of their business today and what is likely to happen in the future, so that they can make better decisions now to improve their likelihood of success.

More than 250,000 commercial, academic, and public sector customers rely on SPSS technology to help increase revenue, reduce costs, improve processes, and detect and prevent fraud. Founded in 1968, SPSS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For additional information, please visit www.spss.com

We currently seek a Software Support Specialist in our Chicago office. In this role the Software Support Specialist will positively manage the customer experience while documenting and troubleshooting their reported product issues. This is NOT an IT Help Desk role. It is external facing and requires a working knowledge of basic statistical concepts (the equivalent of 2 college course in statistics). 30% of the calls relate to how to install software; 70% of the calls relate to how to use our products.

Responsibilities:

  • Focus on the customer's satisfaction with the software while working towards a resolution to the reported problem
  • Contribute to the customer's experience by assisting in their understanding of how to effectively use the software. Fully document resolutions and proactively communicate issues with the global support team
  • Work both independently and as a member of the team with minimal guidance while managing numerous tasks
Requirements:
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Working current knowledge of OS such as networks, UNIX, Sun Solaris, Windows, firewalls and connectivity
  • Some experience with data points, predictive analytics and statistics
  • A basic Knowledge of SQL and database architectures

SPSS:
SPSS Inc. was named a "Company to Watch" in the 2009 Intelligent Enterprise Editors' Choice Awards.

Headquartered in Chicago, SPSS has offices and a network of distributors serving countries around the world. Make a choice to join a rapidly growing company that values your expertise!

Check out our website to learn more about SPSS at www.spss.com.

_Contact_:
In order to be considered for this position SALARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE CLEARLY STATED

Please apply directly online

Attn: LW11244

No recruiter/contract/agency resumes will be accepted for this position. EOE

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (or transfer of sponsorship).


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