Staff Assistant I

Platte Valley Bank; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Platte Valley Bank is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide support to Lending Officers and the department. The role includes greeting clients, answering calls, and preparing loan documents with strict attention to policy and accuracy.

You will post loans, maintain records, and process payments while ensuring confidentiality and timely communication. A high school diploma and banking exposure are preferred; strong MS Office skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of banking experience preferred.
• Accounting background or practical experience desirable.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Typing speed 70 wpm and proficient with Word/Excel/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to Lending Officers.
• Answer, respond and direct calls and emails promptly and professionally; take messages as needed.
• Prepare and verify loan documents; review loan specifics for required documents.
• Post new loans in the system and run GL tickets.
• Maintain and update loan records on the platform and in files.
• Process payments and disbursements; verify against loan requirements.
• Review Credit Files to update UCC/EFS filings and status reports.
• Research and resolve problems; respond to inquiries and balance monthly reports.
• Review prior day loan inputs for corrections; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Typing 70 wpm

Effective written communication

Self-starting

Decision making

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accounting background or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Platte Valley Bank, 1212 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Job Summary

Provide support services to the department to include gathering of information necessary for the other team members to be successful. Greet customers, answer phones, and direct customers appropriately. Handle documents and other materials to support the department.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to Lending Officers.
• Answer, respond and direct calls and/or emails promptly and professionally. Take messages as needed. Greet clients and prospective clients extending courtesy, kindness, and genuine interest.
• Prepare and verify loan documents. Review loan specifics to determine documents to be used.
• Post new loans in the system and run the corresponding GL tickets.
• Maintains and updates loan records on the appropriate platform and in the file.
• Process payments and disbursements. Compare and verify loan payments and disbursements to loan requirements. Review policy guidelines for conformance to standards, notify supervisor of discrepancies.
• Ongoing review of Credit Files to update UCC/EFS filings and maintain status reporting of pending documentation.
• Research and resolve problems and discrepancies. Process corrective action, assist loan officers and customers by researching and responding to inquiries. Maintain and balance monthly reports.
• Reviewing previous days loan input and reports making sure corrections are completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in banking preferred
• Educational background in accounting or equivalent obtained through practical experience.
• Must possess administrative and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Keyboarding and computer skills required. Typing speed of 70 wpm. Software skills needed such as: Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
• Effective oral and written communication skills (including telephone).
• Self-sufficient / self-starting.
• General areas of competency: decision making, dependability, development, environmental safety, evaluation skills, interpersonal skills, prioritizing, problem solving, selling skills, team skills and time management.
• Professional appearance.
• Must be capable of working with and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Physical Requirements

Light Work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Reaching, fingering, grasping, repetitive motions, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, climbing, kneeling, talking, hearing, pulling, pushing, thinking, concentrating and interacting with others. You should be capable of performing in a reasonable manner, with or without reasonable accommodation, the activities involved in this job. A description of the activities involved in this job is listed above.

Machines Used

Computer, scanner, fax, copier, telephone, 10-key adding machine and phone system.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability/Vets

Platte Valley Bank, 1212 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States of America