UNIVERSAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

central-sunbelt-federal-credit-union

Laurel (MS)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sunbelt Federal Credit Union in Mississippi is seeking a Universal Service Representative to perform teller and lending related tasks with accuracy and timeliness. The role involves cash handling, opening new accounts, account maintenance, and operating an Interactive Teller Machine (ITM).

The position is based centrally and may rotate to nearby branches as needed. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills, a solid grasp of banking products, regulatory knowledge, and the ability

Qualifications

Fluency in English required.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Effective communication with ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and operating several computer programs.
Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn banking software applications.
Working knowledge of SFCU’s products, services, policies and procedures.
Understanding of federal laws and regulations that govern financial institutions.
Basic understanding of computer applications and software
Must possess strong basic math skills, accuracy and attention to detail
High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED).

Responsibilities

Handles teller transactions, cash handling and account maintenance.
Opens new savings, checking and money market accounts; verifies IDs.
Assesses member needs and cross-sells appropriate loan and deposit products.
Maintains cash drawer balance and adheres to policy.
Assists with loan applications and underwriting processes per policies.
Supports ITM operations and provides video teller assistance when required.
Delivers excellent service and protects member privacy.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent customer service

Effective communication

Banking software knowledge

SFCU products knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Computer applications

Basic math skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Benefits

401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance

Universal Service Representative

Reports to: Branch Manager

Summary / Objective

This position will perform a broad variety of member service functions with accuracy and in a timely manner, to include teller and lending transactions. These functions may include, but are not limited to, cash handling, account maintenance, opening new accounts, offering ancillary products on loans and operating an ITM (Interactive Teller Machine). This position will be based in a central location and will occasionally rotate to assist in surrounding branch locations as needed.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Creates, maintains and enhances member relationships, ensuring an exceptional member experience.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of Credit Union products, services, policies and applicable regulations.
Effectively interview members and potential members independently. Asks questions and listens carefully to determine the appropriate SFCU products and services to offer. Presents products and services in a positive, professional and knowledgeable manner, so inquiring individuals can make an informed decision.
Opens new savings, checking and money market accounts. Verifies personal identification to prevent fraudulent activity. Provides regulatory disclosure information on new and other specific types of accounts. Orders or prints plastics such as ATM cards, Debit cards and Credit Cards.
Identifies needs, develops financial relationships, and consistently provides members with opportunities for appropriate loan and deposit products and services.
Maintain and balance a cash drawer, adhering to Credit Union policies and procedures.
Prepares and evaluates information which reflects the current credit worthiness of members and prepare consumer loans for underwriting approval based on SFCU lending policies and procedures. Generate and process loan applications for all consumer lending products, vehicle loans, credit cards, signature loans, and share and certificate secured loans. Notifies applicants of loan decisions.
Has a basic understanding of credit reports and SFCU’s loan agreement for discussion with members. Effectively cross-sells more complex loan products, which may be referred to more experienced member service staff.
Assists member with servicing loans by processing such items as payoffs, refinances, payment extensions and payment due date changes.
Ensures that lending operations are conducted in accordance with established Credit Union policies and are legally compliant. Ensures that loan requests are properly documented.
Supports the credit union’s mission, vision, strategic goals, quality initiatives and service standards.
Supports SFCU’s mission to become the primary financial institution of our members by providing services in an expeditious and courteous manner. Understands that educating our members and informing them of the products and services we have to offer is the highest level of service we can provide and the key to accomplishing our mission and goals. Strives to meet individual goals by effectively cross selling products and services.
Resolves member problems independently and escalates more complex problems or situations to a higher authority for appropriate resolution.

ITM (Interactive Teller Machine)

When operating the ITM, the Member Relationship Specialist is responsible for the day to day operations of the ITM up to and including the basic role of teller with some exceptions and differences. This job duty is based on video interaction, which requires being comfortable, professional and friendly on camera with customers.

Providing teller assistance to customers and enhances customers interactive banking experience via video technology.
Projects good customer relations while conveying a positive banking/customer service experience utilizing video technology.
Effective communication skills with the ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and operating several computer programs to ensure transaction integrity. This position requires individuals with effective verbal communication skills and strong listening skills.
Facilitate the ITM process for customers by providing step‑by‑step guidance through the ITM process.
Must validate all checks presented for cashing or deposit to protect the credit union and the member from loss.
Assists customers with all routine teller machine transactions such as cash and check deposits, cash and check withdrawals, transfers, loan payments and account balance inquiries.
May recommend other bank products and/or services to meet the customer’s needs.
Protects customer confidentiality and privacy.

Competencies

Fluency in English required.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Effective communication skills with the ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and operating several computer programs to ensure transaction integrity.
Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn banking software applications.
Working knowledge of SFCU’s products, services, policies and procedures.
Understanding of federal laws and regulations that govern financial institutions.
Basic understanding of computer applications and software
Must possess strong basic math skills, accuracy and attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED).

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and occasional Saturdays may be asked to participate in community events representing the Credit Union. Hours are subject to change without notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or grasp; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to kneel, crouch, or stoop. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move 25-50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Requirements

All applicants must meet the certain conditions of employment to be eligible for employment at Sunbelt Federal Credit Union: