Head Teller

ASCENTRA CREDIT UNION•Rock Island, IL

12d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Teller position exists to be a subject matter expert of teller line functions and to lead in the opening, closing, and auditing of the branch. This position is responsible for providing exceptional member service by greeting members, completing transactions, solving problems, and making referrals of credit union products and services in an efficient, courteous and timely manner. Assist in the training of new tellers. This position is responsible for handling currency, coin, and negotiable items, and projecting a professional image to the members.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
2 years financial experience
Ability to receive and disburse funds in an accurate manner.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Pleasant outgoing personality.
Able to run a 10 key calculator.
Cash handling experience.
Ability to perform under pressure.
Thorough knowledge of Credit Consumer laws.
Knowledge of all laws and regulations regarding this position.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to sell.
Team player.
Knowledge of credit union operations.
Computer knowledge.
Decision making skills.
Climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, walking, pulling, fingering, feeling, hearing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, standing, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, repetitive motions.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The ability to communicate effectively with members, staff, and contacts outside of the credit union in a polite, courteous timely, accurate and efficient manner.
Patience in dealing with a difficult member.

Nice To Haves

Internal training requirements: Please refer to the job description course list located on the AscentraCore Ascending to Excellence web page for the internal training requirements for this position.
Annual training requirements: Compliance and Regulatory (BSA, OFAC, etc.) Security Awareness Training Diversity, Ethics, Sexual Harassment, and Sensitivity

Responsibilities

Maintain and balance cash and daily work accurately.
Complete member transactions accurately in a timely manner while providing a positive member interaction.
Coordinate the training of new tellers and assist in the continued training of all tellers.
Process night drop and mail payments.
Maintain and balance ATM, dispense, recycler, and coin counting machines.
Balance vault daily.
Perform all opening and closing procedures of the office.
Submit cash orders to AOPS.
Process credit/debit card advances.
Scan, process, and balance checks accurately.
Open and close sub shares.
Attain satisfactory ratings of service referrals.
Provide members with information about Ascentra’s products and services. Assist members with problems or questions and know where to refer them.
Communicate consistently with the Branch Manager and Assistant Manager on branch performance and operational issues.
Actively and thoughtfully communicating with their supervisor, planning their goals and development, taking accountability for their actions and striving for excellence.
Promote products and services.
Attend all meetings as required.
Maintain clean and professional work area and appearance.
Maintain positive public relations and promote credit union within the community.
Complete educational programs as required.
Make a good first impression, be dressed professionally and greet people with a smile and a firm handshake.
Keep a smile in my voice as well as on my face.
Answer the telephone by the third ring.
Call people by name and thank them.
Give people my full and undivided attention; focus on the person face to face and on the telephone.
Take responsibility for solving the individual's problem instead of referring it to someone else.
Deliver on commitments of action(s) to be taken, so excuses won't be necessary.
Follow through on necessary action(s) to be sure the problem is solved.
Know that what's important is not only who or what created the problem but how the problem can be corrected.
Protect confidential information.
Other duties as assigned.