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Job Opportunity
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant/Community Banker to join the team. This role supports provides welcoming environment for Smith branch visitors, first contact for main phone line, customer assistance with banking needs, teller services, safe deposit box administration, projects and administrative support for team and leadership. The position contributes to company success by relationship building, adding value to the customer experience, participating in branch activities, and supporting a team culture aligned with company values, goals, and initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Customer Service: Greet, assist, and/or direct customers, vendors, and visitors to Smith branch headquarters. Maintain strong knowledge of bank products and services, departments, and location details to inform and direct customers and provide referrals. Provide excellent service by addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and informing them about the Bank’s products and services. Answer phone calls and make phone calls related to customer accounts, transactions, currency and change orders. Participate in customer service initiatives.
• Bank and Branch Administration: Supplies management, mail processing, maintain various logs, open and close lobby at designated times, managing appointment visitors between 3 and 5pm, meeting room organization, board meeting on-site preparation, event support, bank projects.
• Banker Support: Provide basic account servicing requests as needed, answer calls routed through the call tree, and complete safe deposit box administration.
• Teller Support: Handle cash transactions. Process customer deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, and loan transactions with precision and attention to detail. Ensure all transactions are conducted efficiently and accurately. Ensure the cash drawer assigned is balanced at the end of each shift, accounting for all transactions. Identify and resolve any discrepancies promptly. Escalate to Senior, Lead, or Manager as needed.
• Ensuring Accuracy: Maintain accurate records of all transactions to prevent discrepancies and ensure the Bank’s and customer’s financial integrity. Completes transactions within approval authorities, identification policies, available funds, and customer authorizations.
• Security, Risk Management and Compliance: Adhere to Bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure the security of transactions, customer information, and fraud prevention.
Role Details
Part time up to full time hourly position as requested Monday through Friday during typical bank hours of 9am to 5pm. On-site at the Smith Branch location. Compensation starting range potential from $20-$23 per hour based on qualifications and experience level.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two years of experience in administrative support, customer service, or banking. Ability to follow policies, procedures, and processes, as defined by management. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy, organized, exceptional customer service abilities, using technologies provided. Highly flexible and ability to multi-task.
Job Requirements: On site standard office environment requiring ability to sit, stand, see, read, write, use computer, use phone, light lifting, attend meetings, interact with employees and customers in person, phone, video and/or electronic methods.
About Us
BankCherokee is a trusted financial partner of choice for small businesses across the Twin Cities. With over a century of experience as a family-owned, people-first company, we’re not just a bank; we’re a small business ourselves. Our team is dedicated to fast, responsive service, personalized support, and consistently delivering what matters most to clients.
We love our team! Together as great people who are collaborative, precise, committed, and trusted, we continue to build on our legacy and make BankCherokee a great bank where both our customers and employees thrive. You should join us! BankCherokee offers competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities. Get to know us at www.bankcherokee.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Type
- Part Time
- Location
- Smith Avenue