Service Specialist

Generations Federal Credit Union; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Generations Federal Credit Union in San Antonio, TX seeks a Branch Teller to handle member service requests and routine transactions. You will assist and educate members on delivery channels, with a focus on eServices and the Call Center.

The role divides time between teller and platform duties; you will open accounts, perform maintenance, and cross-sell eServices while ensuring an exceptional member experience. Bilingual Spanish is preferred and flexibility including Saturdays may be required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cash handling experience combined with retail sales experience.
• Banking experience preferred.
• Outgoing, sales-oriented personality.
• Customer service oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Fluent in Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all member service requests within the branch and perform routine transactions.
• Divide scheduled hours between teller line and platform.
• Educate members on delivery channels with focus on eServices and Call Center.
• Open accounts and perform basic account maintenance; cross-sell eServices as appropriate.
• Ensure exceptional member service and smooth handoff to Member Specialists.

Skills

Cash handling

Retail sales

Customer service

Communication

Spanish (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Responsible for all member service requests within the branch. Performs a variety of routine daily transactions for members including assisting members with service requests, performing non-cash transactions when not on the teller line, assisting and educating members on delivery channels with a focus on eServices and the Call Center as well as other account maintenance and finance operation functions.

Primary Duties

• Responsible for all member service requests within the branch. Performs a variety of routine daily transactions for members including assisting members with service requests, performing non-cash transactions when not on the teller line, assisting and educating members on delivery channels with a focus on eServices and the Retail Service Center as well as other account maintenance and finance operation functions.
• This position will divide scheduled hours between the teller line and the platform.
• Responsible for ensuring each and every member is provided with exceptional service levels, that members fully understand our products and services and that we educate our members about and refer members to our Member Specialists for their financial needs when appropriate.
• Performs teller duties when scheduled on the teller line. Adheres to the daily schedule at the branch but is also flexible to support the branch needs when directed by leadership. Completes transactions with accuracy and efficiency and ensures an exceptional member experience with every member interaction.
• Assists members with basic account requests, including account maintenance, opening accounts and cross selling eServices, as appropriate. Engages Member Specialist as needed and ensures smooth handoff and transition of member to Member Specialist.
• Advocates for the member and acts as a liaison with all internal departments, branch leadership and Retail Service Center when necessary. Uses sound judgment when making decisions and seeks additional input when appropriate. Shares scenarios with team and member stories with the branch team during huddles and branch meetings as learning experiences and to drive consistency when helping advocate for our members.
• Effectively executes Lobby Leadership duties as needed. Ensures consistency with Lobby Leadership and supports the exceptional member experience with every interaction.
• Fully maximizes partnership with Operations Servicing Department to help support member needs, inquiries, and problem resolution. Utilize partnership to help with time management and availability within the branch.
• Understand and adheres to all policy and procedures. Keeps updated on changes and takes ownership to understand and implement any changes when performing daily tasks and duties.
• Accountable for meeting and/or exceeding all components on individual scorecard (both metrics and behaviors) and contributes to achieving branch goals/targets including any special campaigns or initiatives.
• Participates actively in supporting an inclusive and diverse environment, speaks openly, shares and escalates feedback, opinions and thoughts and leads by example putting the member first.
• Leads by example by supporting the corporate mission, our cultural values and managing diversity and inclusion. Escalates concerns and shares thoughts and ideas with the Branch Manager, Retail Support team and Senior Leaders.
• Responsible for performing and ensuring duties related to opening and closing of branch, both lobby, drive up and all other areas, are executed properly with security and safety as primary focus. Performs duties for opening/closing as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience

Must have 1 year of cash handling experience combined with retail sales experience. Banking experience is preferred.

Skills

• Must have an outgoing, sales-oriented personality.
• Must be customer service oriented, and must be able to work well under pressure.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Fluent in Spanish, preferred.

Special Requirements

Must be flexible in work schedule to include Saturdays and to rotate within branch network.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Climb, stoop, and/or kneel.