UNIVERSAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Sunbelt Federal Credit Union; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Central Sunbelt Federal Credit Union is seeking a Universal Service Representative to handle teller and lending transactions, open accounts, and support ITM operations. You will build member relationships, cross-sell services, and maintain accuracy in cash handling while ensuring compliance with policies.

Strong English, customer service skills, and knowledge of banking software are essential. Full-time hours, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays, at our branch locations in Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of banking software applications.
• Understanding of federal laws and regulations governing financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provides teller and lending services with accuracy.
• Opens new accounts and maintains existing accounts.
• Cross-sells suitable products and services to members.
• Maintains cash drawer and transaction integrity.
• Operates ITM with professional customer service and accuracy.
• Resolves member questions and supports everyday banking operations.

Skills

Fluent English

Customer service

Effective communication

Banking software knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Banking software

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Health insurance


• 401(k) matching


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Paid time off


• Profit sharing


• Tuition assistance


• Vision insurance

Universal Service Representative

REPORTS TO: Branch Operations 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).

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 out 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. Not all teller duties are functional at the ITM. This job duty is based on video interaction, which requires being comfortable, professional and friendly on camera with customers. Responsibilities while at the ITM include, but are not limited to:

• 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• 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:

• U.S. Citizenship


• Successfully passing a background investigation