ESSA Bank, Universal Associate, Full-time

CNB Financial Corporation • Cresco, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Universal Associates are hardworking, self-motivated individuals with positive attitudes who provide a specialized banking experience and are empowered to recommend solutions for individual client’s needs. Universal Associates follow our bank philosophy: Positive Energy, Positive Outcomes. This position involves greeting clients, uncovering opportunities, making product and service recommendations, performing accurate transactions, account opening, and retail lending. It requires adherence to bank policies and operational procedures, meeting performance targets, and demonstrating strong business ethics and collaboration.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Related experience and secondary education preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Possess professional communication and interpersonal skills to write and speak effectively both one-on-one and before groups of clients or employees of the organization.
• Ability to communicate to clients directly and effectively.
• Ability to utilize telephone systems and possess good digital literacy including email, internet and intranet use.
• Experience or the ability to learn core transaction system, debit card system, statement processing system, cash advance machines and any other computer programs pertinent to performing job duties.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve challenging problems involving several variables in a standardized situation.
• Background screening will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience and secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically greet our clients and engage in conversations.
• Uncover opportunities and make product and service recommendations.
• Deliver an exceptional experience to our clients by creating an unforgettable banking experience with every interaction.
• Perform accurate transactions, maintenance for clients, account opening and retail lending at a high level.
• Follow all bank policies and operational procedures to ensure security and compliance.
• Meet or exceed performance targets related to customer satisfaction, product sales, and financial wellness conversations.
• Build positive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Demonstrate leadership in day-to-day operations by modeling a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Adhere to bank policies, arrive on time, take responsibilities for their actions and contribute to a positive, trustworthy atmosphere.
• Work effectively within a team, contribute ideas, and support colleagues.
• Actively support and participate in community outreach and volunteer initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve service efficiency or customer experience and suggest creative solutions.
• Accurately process transactions in compliance with bank policies and regulatory standards.
• Effectively manage cash drawer, TCD, TCR, ETM, Vault and coin machine responsibilities.
• Take ownership of daily job duties.
• Consistently demonstrate courteous behavior, integrity, and a strong work ethic while representing the bank with a polished appearance and clear communication.
• Open consumer and business deposit accounts.
• Uncover and originate consumer loans.
• Maintain current registration with NMLS to originate home equity loans and lines.
• Uncover and build upon Center of Influence and Networking Opportunities.
• Maintain current registration with NMLS to originate purchase mortgages.
• Actively participate in expanding skill sets and career paths by attending training programs, workshops, certifications, and educational resources relevant to the role.
• Set stretch assignments and cross functional opportunities that foster growth and learning.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Recognized Holidays
• Leave policies
• Voluntary Benefit Options (Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity & Pet)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Health & Wellness Program
• Special Loan and Deposit Rates
• Gradifi Student Loan Paydown Plan
• Rewards & Recognition Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED