Job Description

Empower FCU Purpose: At every stage of life, positively impact members by providing affordable financial services.
Empower FCU Core Values: Fairness, Integrity & Honesty
Empower FCU Strategic Pillars:
• World-Class Employee Experience
• Best-In-Class Member Experience
• Growth for Impact
• Shared Value in the Community
Empower Federal Credit Union offers excellent benefits including...
Medical and Dental Insurance, 401K with Employer Match, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off and more!

A World-Class Employee Experience: We are at our best when we are developing genuine relationships, looking out for one another, freely and honestly sharing information, and working together. We succeed when we rise above our departments, roles, and individual interests to come together, to move forward together. Each of us plays a crucial role in creating a positive work environment and we encourage all our employees to actively contribute to embracing Empower’s values and supporting those around you.
Be Yourself, Belong with Empower: The strength of Empower is in the unique backgrounds, voices, talents, & experiences of each person. With a culture of belonging, we enable teamwork, spark innovation, and fuel success.

Please note: All candidates will be subject to a background check to determine employment eligibility. For roles that require an NMLS you may be subject to a credit check.

Role:
To provide exceptional member service by delivering products and services that enhance members’ financial lives. You will assist with banking and lending needs, from basic transactions to account management and loan products, while educating members on available services. Your role will also involve fostering a positive, inclusive team environment and ensuring accuracy and compliance in all transactions.
The hourly pay range for this position is: $21.97-$32.96

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

30% Product Knowledge & Cross-Selling:
- Engage with members to identify their needs and cross-sell relevant products and services.
- Exhibit expertise in a wide range of offerings, including deposit accounts, loan products, and corporate services.
- Educate members on the benefits of ancillary lending products such as life, disability, GAP, and MRC.

20% Member Service & Account Assistance:
- Welcome members and provide support for teller and platform functions.
- Demonstrate expertise in the Credit Union’s products and services, educating members on solutions that meet their financial needs.
- Open and process new accounts, specialty accounts, and lending products.
- Assist with account additions, closures, and ongoing maintenance.
- Resolve disputes, fraud issues, and errors in a timely manner.
- Perform training and coaching of team members in collaboration with branch leadership.

20% Leadership & Team Collaboration:
- Lead by example and foster a positive work culture.
- Create an inclusive and supportive environment where team members assist one another.
- Act as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and customer service excellence.

20% Transaction Accuracy & Compliance:
- Ensure accuracy in all member transactions and manage teller drawer balances.
- Rotate between teller line and platform duties as needed, meeting balancing requirements outlined in performance standards.
- Carry out required audit procedures, including dual control and cash management.
- Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual, ensuring compliance and quality control.
- Address discrepancies and follow up with members in a timely manner, collaborating with support departments as needed.

5% Professional Development & Compliance:
- Stay informed of changes in credit union policies, security, compliance, rates, and consumer protection laws.
- Participate in branch meetings and engage in ongoing training via email, Teams, or other resources.

5% Other Duties:
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Be flexible and available to work various hours, including Saturdays and across branch locations.

Performance Measurements:
See Dayforce (HRIS) Performance Management for Goals upon start in role, and annually.

Knowledge and Skills:
Experience: 1 to 3 years of related experience in banking or a service-to-sales role.
Education: A two-year college degree, completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school, or equivalent work experience is required. Completion of the following Credit Union courses is also required: MSR Beginning, MSR Advanced, Business Accounts, Deposit Accounts, Beginning Lending, Intermediate Lending, Advanced Lending, and Home Equity, or completion within six months of hiring or promotion.

Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. The ability to be inclusive and work with a diverse team and clientele is a must. Positive communication and ability to work with those inside and outside the organization is required to build relationships, obtain information and solicit cooperation. Being able to receive constructive feedback and work towards effective change is also a necessity.

Other Skills:
- Proficient in operating a 10-key calculator and computer.
- High accuracy in data entry.
- Familiarity with communication platforms such as email, Teams, texting, etc.
- NMLS licensing eligibility.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the employee to frequently sit, talk, hear, and use hands for handling tools and controls. Occasional tasks may involve standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision and focus adjustment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mentally, the role demands resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities on occasion, with frequent initiative-taking. The employee must consistently concentrate, exercise sound judgment, and remain patient while interacting with members, employees, and vendors.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The normal office environment is free from discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Empower Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including race, religion, ethnicity, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, marital status, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/ predisposition or carrier status, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status) or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement reaffirms our commitment.

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Empower Federal Credit Union is committed to equal opportunity to qualified persons without regard to basis of race, religion, ethnicity, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, marital status, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/ predisposition or carrier status, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status) or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Empower Federal Credit Union will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us through one of the methods listed below:

a) Fax: 315.455.5423
b) US Mail: 1 Member Way Syracuse, NY 13212
c) Phone: 800.462.5000