Member Service Representative

CommunityAmerica Credit Union; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit union is looking for a Member Service Representative to provide exceptional financial support to members. This role involves phone communication and problem-solving to enhance member relationships. Candidates should have prior customer service experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a financial institution or customer service position.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine member needs and educate them on beneficial products and services.
• Follow verification procedures to protect member data.
• Process account transactions accurately at the request of the member.

Skills

Customer Service

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Job Summary

The Member Service Representative provides prompt and professional financial support and service to new and existing Credit Union members through phone calls and written communication, focusing on a positive member experience that builds and enhances member relationships to foster financial peace of mind.

Open Shifts:

• Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, and rotating Saturdays from 9am-2pm
• Monday- Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm, and rotating Saturdays from 9am-2pm
• Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm, and rotating Saturdays from 9am-2pm.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine member needs and educate them on appropriate beneficial products and services.
• Follow verification procedures to protect member data, accounts, and personal information to ensure accuracy and security.
• Provide quality service that exceeds members expectations by utilizing available resources to determine quick resolution and implementing creative problem-solving expertise.
• Partner with internal and external departments to help resolve member inquires and issues to drive optimum resolutions.
• Process account transactions accurately at the request of the member.
• Research member questions and accurately communicate the resolution or process to resolve.
• Adhere to Contact Center scorecard requirements by meeting minimum performance goals.
• Advocate, promote and create honest and open communication throughout the credit union.
• Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the credit union’s values, philosophies, and leadership characteristics.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure the workflow or process is providing the best service to the members.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in a financial institution or customer service position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to function and thrive in a high-volume, high production environment.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to change with systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively individually and within a team environment.
• A self-motivated individual driven by goals.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Effective conflict resolution and communication skills
• Ability to adhere to a daily schedule to meet the needs of our members.
• Must be able to be bonded.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of credit union services and products.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Physical Requirements:

• In this position, individual will be expected to lift up to 20 pounds from time to time.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• This position is expected to work in a fast-paced contact center environment, remaining in a seated position for a minimum of 2-hour intervals, and may have to travel for visits to other credit union facilities. Required to work on Saturdays from 9:00am-2:00pm.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an incumbent. It is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties or responsibilities. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the job description is subject to change as a result business necessity.