Customer Support Specialist

Customer Support Specialist

Location: Omaha, NE, US, 68137-2210 Marysville, KS, US, 66508-0349 Marshall, MN, US, 56258 Huron, SD, US, 57350 Manhattan, KS, US, 66503-0368 Yankton, SD, US, 57078 Newton, IA, US, 50208 Rapid City, SD, US, 57702 Alliance, NE, US, 69301 Imperial, NE, US, 69033 Marshfield, WI, US, 54449 Kearney, NE, US, 68847

Salary Range: $49,120-$78,930 Incentive Opportunity: 7.5% - 15%

AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services. Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.

Job Summary

*Incumbent must work from one of the posted retail office locations. Hours of operation are 7:30a.m.-5:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, work hours will be during this time. Are you someone who thrives on helping others and enjoys opportunities to serve, connect, and impress? We're looking for a dedicated individual with a servant heart to join our team as a full-time Customer Support Specialist. In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for our valued customers via telephone and email, providing exceptional support and resolving issues with a positive attitude. You'll answer loan inquiries, process cash management requests, and provide online support. If you're a natural problem-solver who finds satisfaction in making others' experiences seamless and enjoyable, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 1st level service and support for inbound customer interactions that originate through an automated call distribution phone system or other digital communication channels (chat, email, text).
• Accurately document interactions within the Associations' customer service management tool.
• Complete various service and support activities based on the customer request, within the team's service level agreements and to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Own the interaction until the point of resolution, which may require collaboration with others within FCSAmerica for further support and/or guidance.
• Escalate interactions to appropriate internal resources, as needed.
• Conduct follow-up activities, as appropriate.
• Service and Support type activities may include: Addressing business and technical related questions on the Associations' digital portal, online banking and other customer-facing tools. Addressing customer/account related inquiries (payment inquiries, payoffs, accrued interest, change of address, etc.) Processing cash management requests (wires/ACH/Payment by Phone) Providing options for loan servicing and gathering appropriate documentation to initiate processing of the request.
• Assist in the ongoing analysis and improvement of support processes to ensure operational excellence and delivery of a consistent and quality customer experience.

Education Requirements

Associate degree in Business Administration or related field.

Years of Experience

3+ years' banking or financial services customer support experience or a combination of related experience and/or specialized training required. A broad working knowledge of Farm Credit Services of America's products and services, lending /credit policies, cash management and security policies and procedures preferred.

Why Us:

For qualifying positions, we provide a competitive benefits package designed to support health and well-being, financial security, and work-life balance: Health Benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement Plans : 401(k) Paid Time Off : Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave Additional Benefits : Life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition assistance, and short-term incentive pay

AgCountry has 44 offices, is based in Fargo, North Dakota and serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. FCSAmerica is based in Omaha, NE and has 42 local offices serving rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Frontier Farm Credit has six offices serving eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today's agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.