Student Teller - PREMIER Business Scholarship

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Shift: Days, Rotating Weekend
Job Schedule: Part-Time
Company: First PREMIER Bank

About the Role
As a teller you will manage a cash drawer and balance it daily according to teller performance standards. You will keep accurate record of money and negotiable instruments involved in customer transactions. Our retail team provides PREMIER customer service while handling customer transactions and questions. The teller will perform teller duties at any of the locations for lunch coverage, closings, and Saturdays. 

This position is also eligible to receive a $2,000 scholarship per year to one of several Universities (with a maximum eligibility of four years). Candidates for the Student Teller position must be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher) and will be scheduled 20 or less hours per week offering a flexible schedule to work with the student’s class schedule. Eligible Universities include- 

• Augustana University
• Southeast Technical College
• University of Sioux Falls

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides PREMIER customer service by greeting all customers promptly, processing transactions accurately and efficiently, maintaining confidentiality, and understanding the features and benefits of First PREMIER Bank’s products and services.
• Processes customer transactions including deposits, withdrawals, cashing of checks, redemption of savings bonds, acceptance of payments (loans, credit card, credit lines, etc.), issuance of Cashier’s Checks and Gift Cards.
• Assists customers with problems, questions, check re-orders, and maintenance by looking up account information, completing service events, and scanning customer’s identification.
• Manages assigned cash drawer(s) by clipping and strapping currency, buying and selling currency, balancing daily, and researching and resolving cash unit differences; being sure to follow all cash handling procedures.
• Performs the branch opening and closing duties independently.
• Maintains operational standards by staying up to date on all policies, procedures, and compliance topics.
• Provide weekly coverage as scheduled once school commitments are set and taken into consideration for scheduling purposes.
• Assist with daily and monthly reports such as Teller Difference, Mail/Instrument Counts, Record Retention, etc.
• Provide daily teller line coverage as scheduled.

Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants must currently be attending an accredited college.
• Be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher)
• Be employed for 90 days and perform job duties at a Meets Expectations rating before receiving scholarship dollars.   
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills; being able to communicate both in person and on the phone.
• Combination of education/experience that would enable incumbent to meet essential functions and required competencies of the position.
• Cash handling, customer service and/or banking experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency of the English language.
• Ability to concentrate and work independently. Capacity to learn, adapt to change, and become proficient quickly.
• Ability to handle stress, exercise self-control, adhere to company policies and procedures and uphold the PREMIER Way.

Our Culture

• Emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back.
• Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work.
• Various Career advancement opportunities and growth.
• Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more.