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AwardSpring

Customer Onboarding Specialist

Reposted 2 Days Ago
In-Office
Chicago, IL
55K-60K Annually
Junior
In-Office
Chicago, IL
55K-60K Annually
Junior
The Onboarding Specialist guides new customers through onboarding, manages setup tasks, conducts training, and ensures a smooth launch of the SaaS product.
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Company Overview

AwardSpring is a growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company that partners with colleges and foundations to help them streamline scholarship management, helping students apply for and receive scholarship funds easily while supporting institutions in managing donor relationships and raising funds for future scholarships.  We are growing fast and scaling our team to support our accelerating growth.


Role Overview

The Onboarding Specialist is responsible for guiding new customers through onboarding while handling behind-the-scenes setup—including data imports, form configuration, and system testing. This role owns launch success and ensures every customer goes live with confidence.


 Key Responsibilities
Customer Onboarding
  • Own customer onboarding and implementation projects, end to end
  • Lead kickoff and training calls with new customers.
  • Track project tasks and timelines using tools like Asana or Notion.
  • Collaborate closely with Support for testing and post-launch readiness.
Implementation Execution
  • Configure forms, workflows, logic, and data integrations.
  • Test and validate platform functionality prior to customer launch.
  • Leverage AI tooling to find new ways to improve efficiency and customer experience
  • Troubleshoot issues and adjust configuration in real time.
Customer Training & Education
  • Deliver live training sessions for administrators.
  • Contribute to webinar planning and facilitate ongoing customer education, hosting webinars for the customer base to provide training at scale
  • Create and execute training materials identified by Customer Experience leadership
Qualifications
  • 1–3 years in onboarding, support, or implementation for a SaaS product.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Willingness to participate in a fast paced, high growth environment
  • Basic data handling (e.g., Excel/CSV) and comfort with configuration tools.
 Key Attributes
  • Hands-on problem solver
  • Clear and patient communicator
  • Accountable for timelines and outcomes
Compensation
  • Base Salary: $55,000-60,000, based on experience
  • Annual Bonus Opportunity: 10% of Earnings, based on Company Performance

AwardSpring’s Vision, Mission & Values

VISION: To broaden access to educational opportunity.

MISSION: To help scholarship administrators connect donor funds to the students who need them.

VALUES:

  • ACTION: Take initiative, be accountable, and share your knowledge.
  • DETERMINATION: Simplify and improve processes, overcoming obstacles with creativity and persistence.
  • HUMANITY: Show empathy and kindness in every interaction.
  • IMPROVEMENT: Strive to grow daily and add value to clients and teammates.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AwardSpring is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and foster a welcoming environment for all team members.

Top Skills

Ai Tooling
Asana
Csv
Excel
Notion
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AwardSpring Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

625 W. Adams St., Suite 18-142, Chicago, IL, United States, 60661

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