Member Service Representative

CASE Credit Union

Posted 5 days ago

Full Time

Lansing, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

The Member Service Representative is responsible for providing various financial services to members, including processing transactions and addressing account-related inquiries. They also promote Credit Union products and services to assist members in achieving their financial goals.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Member Service Representative to handle transactions, assist members with inquiries, and promote our services. This role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and strong communication skills, with abilities typically gained within 12 months on the job. If you're a recent graduate with great time management and a passion for helping others, this could be a great fit!

Must Have Skills for ATS

Good Communication Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Account Maintenance

Cross-Selling

Clerical Functions

Problem Solving

Cash Handling

Transaction Verification

Branch Security

Financial Services

Professionalism

Team Coordination

Training Participation

Document Examination

Privacy Maintenance

Job Description

Description

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for providing a variety of paying and receiving functions for members in person, via phone, and through the mail, including processing deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, cashiers' checks, money orders, and cash advances. Balances each day's transactions and verifies cash totals. Performs a broad variety of member services functions such as opening and closing suffixes, renewing term deposits, and assisting members with questions and account problems. Answers members’ questions regarding Credit Union services provided and performs a variety of account maintenance duties. Actively cross-sells Credit Union services. Performs specific assigned side-jobs including various clerical and receptionist functions, and assists other Member Service Representatives with duties as required. Serves members promptly and professionally. Assists members to achieve their financial success, by promoting the products and services that CASE has to offer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

  • Assumes responsibility for the efficient, effective, and accurate performance of MSR I functions.
  • Represents the Credit Union in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Receives deposits, loan payments, late payments, payroll starts, stops, and changes. 
  • Processes cash advances, gift cards, stamps, cashiers' checks, money orders, stop payments, wires, service center transactions. 
  • Disburses cash or check withdrawals.
  • Processes transfers.
  • Verifies transactions. Monitors deposit amounts and examines documents for endorsement and negotiability. Detects and resolves discrepancies promptly.
  • Trial balances throughout the day. Balances daily transactions and verifies totals. Investigates and resolves out-of-balance conditions.
  • Ability to open and close branch locations. 
  • Following all procedures for branch security and safety.
  • Assumes responsibility for the effective and professional performance of member service functions.
  • Presents and explains Credit Union services and products to members and assists in meeting their financial needs. Orders checks for members' accounts. Receives payroll deduction and authorization forms.
  • Answers questions and solves problems for members by listening to problems, collecting data, and reporting results to the inquiring member. 
  • Performs address changes, name changes, suffix type changes as needed.
  • Keeps members informed of Credit Union services and processes, including types of available accounts, interest and dividend rates, and other related services.
  • Maintains and projects the Credit Union's professional reputation. Maintains privacy of member account information.
  • Actively cross-sells Credit Union products and services.
  • Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective coordination and working relationships with other departments and with management.
  • Assists other departments as required.  
  • Keeps supervisors informed of activities and of any significant problems or concerns by following the chain of command.
  • Completes required reports and records accurately and promptly.
  • Attends meetings as required.
  • Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
  • Performs drive-up service, verification of ATM envelopes and night drop functions as assigned.
  • Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
  • Performs related clerical duties as required
  • Participate in training activities within the department/branches, as well as some training outside the department. Such training helps to ensure staff compliance with Credit Union policies and state and federal regulations and laws.

Requirements

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High school graduate or equivalent.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: None

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Abilities generally acquired on the job in 12 months. No experience necessary.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Good communication skills.
  •  Time management.
  •  Ability to operate related computer applications and other business 
  •  equipment including fax, copy machine, coin and money counting machines, and telephone.

CASE Credit Union

CASE Credit Union was chartered in 1936 to serve Lansing area teachers and administrators as Lansing Teachers Credit Union. From operating within Lansing High School with 180 members, today, nearly 85 years later, we serve a membership of over 45,000 members and operate seven branches throughout the Greater Lansing area, while controlling over $350 million in assets. We pride ourselves in living our mission of assisting members and employees to achieve financial success through service that is superior, convenient, and easy to use. CASE is heavily focused on serving the credit union mission of people helping people. We are dedicated to continuing our efforts in strengthening of our community through school education programs, supporting charities, and providing financial awareness. As an award winning credit union, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to meet the financial needs of our members by improving and providing enhanced products, services, and features. We strive to be the place our members refer to for achieving financial success and improving their quality of life. CASE is also Community Development Credit Union (CDCU). A CDCU is a credit union with a mission of serving low and moderate-income people and communities. Apply for membership at www.casecu.org

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