Contact Center Specialist

CU*Answers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CU*Answers in Grand Rapids is seeking a Member Services Representative for our Xtend Team to support credit union members nationwide through multiple channels.

In this role you will handle calls, verify identities, educate on account details and card concerns, and ensure timely follow-ups while documenting interactions.

Join a cooperative environment with growth opportunities and exposure to CU*BASE tools and industry-leading services.

Qualifications

• High school graduate (or pursuing a diploma).
• 1–2 years of office or call center experience preferred.
• Professional, courteous, and confident on the phone.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear and professional in both written and verbal communication.
• Discreet and able to handle confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Answer and triage inbound calls from credit union members.
• Accurately verify caller identities and navigate credit union tools, websites, and procedures while responding promptly to web chats, emails, instant messages, and calls, documenting all interactions thoroughly and forwarding requests efficiently via trackers or email.
• Educate members on account details, debit and credit card concerns, and general account functionality.
• Handle inbound service calls, make outbound follow-ups, and provide timely member callbacks.

Skills

Phone communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Reliability

Multitasking

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people and providing exceptional customer service? Join our team as a Member Services Representative (MSR) for our Xtend Team and become an essential partner to credit unions across the country. In this role you will support members through inbound and outbound communication channels, acting as an extension of our credit union partners to deliver high-quality, seamless service!

What You'll Do

• Provide outstanding service by answering and triaging inbound calls from credit union members.
• Accurately verify caller identities and navigate credit union tools, websites, and procedures while responding promptly to web chats, emails, instant messages, and calls, documenting all interactions thoroughly and forwarding requests efficiently via trackers or email.
• Educate members on account details, debit and credit card concerns, and general account functionality.
• Handle inbound service calls, make outbound follow-ups, and provide timely member callbacks.

What You Bring

• A high school graduate (or pursuing a diploma), with 1–2 years of office or call center experience preferred.
• Professional, courteous, and confident on the phone.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear and professional in both written and verbal communication.
• Discreet and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail‑oriented with strong accuracy in documentation.
• Comfortable operating standard office equipment (phone systems, fax/printers, PC workstation).
• Reliable, with regular and predictable attendance.
• Positive, professional, and team‑oriented in all interactions.
• Able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in person, over the phone, and in virtual settings.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Opportunity to support credit unions nationwide and make a meaningful impact for members.
• A collaborative environment aligned with cooperative values.
• Continuous learning through hands‑on experience with CU*BASE and industry‑leading tools.
• Unlimited growth potential.

What is Xtend?

Xtend is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) that is owned by its credit union clients that we support. We offer a multitude of services to these credit unions that allow them to serve their members including bookkeeping, back‑office support, and contact center services. Join us and help advance a mission‑driven cooperative culture built on innovation and industry leadership!

Salary: $15.15 - $15.15 per hour