Member Advisor 1

St.-Cloud-Financial-Credit-Unio; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union seeks a Member Advisor 1 to build relationships with members, handle teller transactions, and help members utilize products and services.

The role emphasizes accurate cash handling, knowledge of deposit accounts, and proactive service in a fast-paced branch. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of related experience and a high school diploma or GED, with strong customer service, sales attitude, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and sales is required.
• Ability to identify member needs and cross-sell products.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with deposit accounts and basic banking products.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with members to deliver meaningful service.
• Open new accounts and process transactions accurately and securely.
• Balance cash drawer and maintain supplies per policy.
• Provide friendly, professional service in a fast-paced branch.
• Learn and follow policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to the role.
• Collaborate with coworkers to improve service and member experience.

Skills

Customer service

Sales attitude

Cross-selling

Cash handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

At St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, we are passionate about our vision to make a meaningful difference through human connection. Each employee will demonstrate our core values and mission: To make a difference for all, we advocate for people through a member-focused culture, an enthusiastic employee environment, and purposeful action within our community.

The Member Advisor 1 is responsible for building relationships with members by assisting with a variety of member service and teller functions involving the accurate handling of money, resolving account-related problems, and assisting members in utilizing products and services based on their unique needs. This high-contact position thrives in a fast-paced, member-focused environment and helps set SCFCU apart from the competition by making a meaningful difference with members and representing the credit union in a positive and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make meaningful connections with members to build relationships that move beyond banking and single interactions to those where members feel known and valued as people. Actively manage lobby traffic and workflow while being flexible with other roles in the branch so members are given efficient service and know that their time is valued. (30%)
• Create a professional, courteous, and friendly atmosphere where member expectations are exceeded. Follow up on all interactions when appropriate. (20%)
• Proactively work to earn members' business by learning about their goals and offering products and services that meet their needs. (15%)
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations that affect the position, and solid knowledge of credit union products, services, delivery channels, and financial health. Share expertise with co-workers and members. (15%)
• Accurately open new accounts and process member transactions. Secure cash drawer, maintain appropriate cash levels and necessary supplies, and balance in accordance with the credit union's balancing policy. Allow members to access their safe deposit boxes and perform other duties as assigned. (10%)
• Build relationships with co-workers and strive to make this a desirable place to work. Take ownership in co-worker interactions to develop creative solutions, resolve problems, and build respectful working relationships. Be open-minded to new feedback, ideas, and processes. (10%)

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

1. Enthusiastically serve every member with whom contact is made, meeting or exceeding all credit union service standards.
2. Actively manage lobby traffic and all workflow of member service areas while remaining flexible with other roles in the branch.
3. Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of all credit union products and services and cross-sell as opportunities arise.
4. Obtain and maintain knowledge of all procedures, policies, and regulations affecting the position.
5. Process member transactions and balance cash drawer accurately.
6. Attend all department, staff, and training meetings as requested.
7. Report certain monetary transactions and any suspicious activity, as outlined in the credit union's Bank Secrecy Act policy, to the credit union's designated BSA Officer.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

One year to three years of similar or related experience.

EDUCATION

A high school education or GED.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Work involves contact with people beyond immediate associates regarding routine matters for the purpose of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion. Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (members or vendors), requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.

OTHER SKILLS

Prior sales/retail or service industry experience. Demonstrated customer service skills and sales attitude. Thorough knowledge of credit union products and services, with emphasis on deposit accounts. Position requires the ability to proactively approach members, identify their needs, and cross-sell credit union products and services. Ability and willingness to continue developing sales, member service, and product/service skills and knowledge is important. Good communication skills are essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ADA – Mental Demands: The mental characteristics necessary to competently perform this job include the need to be persuasive and take initiative, analyze situations and be resourceful, and continually concentrate, use judgment, and be alert, precise, and patient.

ADA – Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential job functions. The employee is required to use hands and fingers, stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

ADA – Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.