Member Service Specialist

Working at Kirtland CU is more than a job-it's a career, and one in the financial world! We pride ourselves on helping our employees learn, grow, and advance in any direction they choose. We offer a highly competitive salary, great benefits package and an energetic, vibrant work environment. 
  
We are currently seeking a Member Service Specialist to join Kirtland Credit Union! This is a regular, full-time, 100% On-Site position based at our Gibson Operations Center in Albuquerque.

Join the rest of our teammates and become eligible for a generous benefits package that we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement savings program that includes employer match.
• Paid time off with accrual starting from day one.
• 11 Paid holidays off during the year! 
• Tuition Reimbursement for College Degrees
• Employee Clothing Advance
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Travel Assistance

This is what we would like you to do:

Responsible for answering member inquiries via telephone, e-mail and chat while providing quality member service. Support the credit union’s mission, vision, strategic goals and service standards. Support and provide exceptional internal and external member service. Identify and provide appropriate deposit and loan product support.
 

Primary Job Duties:

• Assumes responsibility for the effective and professional completion of Member Contact Center Representative functions.
• Responsible to safeguard all members personal information by verifying every caller within the set guidelines, not releasing information to non-verified callers, and safeguarding your emails. 
• Responsible for basic to intricate technical support and member questions, concerns and needs via incoming/outgoing telephone calls and through online delivery channels. 
• Provide technical support to include: a help desk function for all home banking, bill payment, and web-based applications. 
• Provide answers in a timely manner to all member questions regarding statements, marketing materials, and all other communications sent through all channels. 
• Have good communication skills by providing courteous and responsive service to our members . Maintaining a professional demeanor and tone with all members. Ability to explain our banking guidelines confidently to members. 
• Process transactions with accuracy and deliver in a courteous timely manner. Transactions to be performed in multiple systems which require the ability to navigate multiple systems. 
• Troubleshoot member issues by following the established call flow and by staying up to date on all processes and communications including changes. 
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Assists other departments as necessary. 
• Performs related clerical duties as needed. 
• Support continuous quality improvement, including documenting and maintaining processes. 
• Promote teamwork within the department to ensure that all employees work together to satisfy the needs of the credit union and our members. 
• Actively and professionally cross sells Credit Union services. 

Education/Certification:

• Associates degree in business or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Experience Required:

• One to three years of banking experience in Teller Operations or Lending Platform preferred. 
• One to three years call center or customer service experience preferred. 

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge and familiarity with banking products, processes, and services strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of Credit Union Operations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with members and other employees.
• Strong Member Service Skills.
• Strong problem resolution skills.
• Strong Multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to work with a high degree of efficiency, accuracy and self-accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail Oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand and sit for 8-hour shifts.
• Ability to work in an office/cubical environment.
• Ability to be on phone calls during scheduled hours.

 To apply for this exciting opportunity, visit our careers page at www.kirtlandcu.org/careers

Kirtland Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.