Student Teller

About the Role

Handle financial transactions for customers in a confidential and accurate manner, while also providing excellent customer service. This position is for full-time students who participate in our business scholarship program and are required to work a flexible schedule that is 10-19 hours per week. The teller will perform teller duties at any of the locations for lunch coverage, closings, and Saturdays. This is a year‑round employment opportunity.

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). Eligible Universities include: 

• Augustana University

• Southeast Technical College

• University of Sioux Falls

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute 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.

• Process transactions including deposits and withdrawals, cashed checks, Savings Bonds, and receipt of payments (loans, credit cards, credit lines).

• Follow a range of mandatory procedures to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory and internal codes of conduct.

• Review account information, help customers with problems or questions and keep customer information current using internal systems.

• Perform the branch opening and closing duties independently.

• Manage a cash drawer and balances it daily according to teller performance standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and currently attending a qualifying college.

• Express ideas, request action, and formulate plans by means of clear and effective verbal communications to respond to customers and/or organizational needs.

• Understand and effectively use standard office equipment and software packages to support business processes.

• Works at a basic level to recognize sales opportunities during service interactions to enhance overall customer service.

• Conduct oneself in a manner that promotes trust in the individual and the organization.

• Cooperatively interact with co-workers to promote an effective and productive work unit.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills; clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.

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.