Universal Member Support Specialist - Credit Union

USC Credit Union is seeking a Universal Member Support Specialist to join its Member Experience team. Reporting directly to the Chief Experience Officer, this role provides on-site operational and staffing support across branch locations while helping deliver an exceptional member experience. The position combines teller operations, member service support, branch leadership assistance, training, and operational oversight to ensure smooth and compliant branch operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide on-site coverage to maintain staffing continuity, including teller support, member service functions, and branch leadership or assistant manager duties as needed.
• Maintain flexibility to work across various shifts and branch locations based on operational demands.
• Conduct branch visits to ensure compliance with credit union policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Perform audits of cash drawers, vaults, negotiable instruments, and member documentation.
• Observe employee performance and service delivery, providing real-time coaching and guidance to improve member engagement and operational effectiveness.
• Support additional operational departments, including Digital Experience, Account Services/EFT, and Contact Center operations, when needed.
• Report audit findings, compliance concerns, operational issues, and service gaps to Retail Management and department leaders for follow-up.
• Foster a workplace culture aligned with the USC Code of Ethics, where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute.

The ideal candidate will:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
•  3–5 years of experience in customer service, sales, retail banking, or a financial institution.
• Extensive knowledge of consumer lending products and services.
• Familiarity with financial regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation E, and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven multitasking and relationship-building abilities in a sales or service environment.
• Experience with office management tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and operational skills.
• Knowledge of credit union service standards, loan operations, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00, depending on qualifications and experience. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, and external market considerations.

Why USC Credit Union is a Great Place to Work

• Medical, Dental, Vision options through USC Network: Benefits & Perks - Employee Gateway
• Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Family and dependent care resources - Benefits and Perks
• Retirement with up to 10% employer contributions: Retirement & savings - Benefits and Perks
• Tuition reimbursement: Tuition benefits - Benefits and Perks
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes vacation accrual based on hire date and years of benefits-eligible service, including up to 12 sick days, 9 paid holidays, 1 paid personal day, 4 paid winter recess days, paid bereavement, and paid jury duty: Time off - Benefits and Perks
• Life and voluntary insurance benefits: Life and voluntary insurance benefits - Benefits and Perks
• WorkWell Center that provides programs, resources, and services to benefits-eligible staff and their dependents, that help them thrive in all areas of work-life wellness: WorkWell Center
• Other generous perks and discounts: Benefits & Perks - Employee Gateway

Fight On!

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent Minimum Experience: Must be familiar with Word, Excel and Outlook. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. Has effective organizational skills. Utilizes effective sales techniques with limited supervision. Able to consistently meet or exceed established performance goals in a financial services environment.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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