Lending Coordinator-Akron/Canton Full Time

Never worked for a Credit Union before?? No problem.....If you enjoy working with people, want to help others with their financial journey, and want the ability to be yourself while doing it, Buckeye State Credit Union is the place for you! As a key member of Buckeye’s lending operations team, the Lending Coordinator serves as the central resource for all lending administration functions. This role supports operational efficiency, compliance, and member experience across all lending products.

Loan Administration & Processing

• Prepare and process loan documentation for consumer, auto, and mortgage products.
• Manage title work, lien placement, and release procedures for paid-off loans.
• Coordinate mortgage document preparation and ensure timely submission for closings.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure completeness of loan files.
  
  

Quality Control & Audit Support

• Conduct quality control reviews on branch-originated loans to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Track and resolve loan exceptions prior to funding.
• Prepare documentation and reports for internal and external audits.
• Monitor forced place insurance and ensure proper member communication.
  
  

Reporting & Data Integrity

• Generate and distribute reports on loan activity, performance metrics, and exception tracking.
• Support lending promotions by tracking incentives and engagement metrics.
• Maintain and update databases for lending transactions and member records.
  
  

Vendor & Partner Coordination

• Liaise with title companies, warranty providers, GAP insurance vendors, and mortgage partners.
• Order appraisals, flood certificates, and other third-party services as needed.
  
  

Member & Staff Support

• Serve as a resource for branch staff and members regarding lending procedures and documentation.
• Respond to inquiries with professionalism and clarity.
• Assist in training new staff on lending systems, workflows, and compliance requirements.
  
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to federal and state lending regulations (e.g., TILA, Fair Lending, UCC filings).
• Monitor and address issues impacting credit risk or operational integrity.
  
  

All Other Duties As Assigned

What you'll need:

• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Eye for detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills
  
  

Core Values of Buckeye State Credit Union

• Connect-We pull together; we relate; we energize
• Simplify-We reduce friction; we make it easy
• Adapt-We innovate; we are resilient
  
  

Pay Range-$16.00-$19.00/hour

The Perks

• Culture - Awarded as one of Northeast Ohio’s top places to work 7 years running in 2019-2025. We offer an inclusive, engaging work experience where you can be unapologetically you. From our “Smart Casual” dress (yep you can wear jeans), music and movie theater popcorn in the branches, or even decorating your workstation your way, we want you to be you!
• Buckeye is…
• Scrappy-We are tenacious, focused, resilient. We’re a credit union on a mission
• Quirky-We are decidedly different. How we do banking is different than others
• Cheerful-We know your name; we’re happy to see our members. We’re friendly and approachable
• Personable-We treat our members like neighbors, not account numbers. Always offering a friendly face, not a robot voice.
• Environment of Growth - We at Buckeye maintain a commitment to continuous improvement and both challenge and support our employees to increase their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through all phases of their careers. We invest in your success!
• Benefits & Incentives – you will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k match, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, profit sharing, employment referral incentives.