Call Center Team Lead
Act as the frontline leader within the NIH call center, ensuring smooth shift operations and real-time performance management. The Team Lead Operator bridges leadership and staff by coaching operators, resolving escalations, and maintaining service continuity in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support call center operators during assigned shifts
Monitor real-time call activity, service levels, and response times
Handle escalated or complex calls, including emergency communications (e.g., Code Blue, signal paging)
Provide on-the-job coaching, training reinforcement, and performance feedback
Ensure adherence to call handling procedures, scripts, and protocols
Assist with quality assurance efforts and reporting metrics
Support training delivery using a “train-the-trainer” model
Coordinate with management on staffing, scheduling, and operational issues
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship (required)
Experience in call center operations, preferably in healthcare or emergency communications
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Familiarity with call center technologies and reporting tools