Posting Details
Position Number008837Position TitleChief Operating Officer (COO), Credit Union - 008837DivisionFinance and AdministrationDepartment170000 - Office of VP Fin and AdministrationMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and four years of related professional experience in a credit union or banking industry setting, one year of which was in a supervisory capacity, and meet requirements to be bondable in the state of Alabama.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Credit Union is seeking to hire a Chief Operating Officer (COO), Credit Union. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for assisting the credit union president/CEO/manager in the overall management for the daily operations of the credit union.
- Responsible for the administration and supervision of front end and back end operations and branch activities within established policies and guidelines.
- Assists in directing all credit union operations, which include planning, recommending and implementing programs and policies and providing general administrative direction.
- Manages daily operations of credit union and established office procedures.
- Analyzes various statistics and the use of technology in all areas of operation and makes recommendations for the efficient operation and growth of the credit union.
- Ensures adequate equipment supplies and working space is available.
- Ensures that the president is kept fully informed on the conditions and operations of the credit union and of all important factors influencing them.
- Maintains daily contact with branch managers, providing support, input, feedback, and guidance concerning their daily operations.
- Monitors branch activity, including number of transactions, volume, teller errors, loan volume, teller and loan personal sales and new accounts.
- Develops, implements and maintains operational procedures to maximize efficiency and quality of work and to provide consistent quality service to members.
- Holds periodic staff meetings.
- Identifies areas for improvement, changes in procedures, new developments, or changes in services or products.
- Keeps staff up to date on trends and general credit union information.
- Oversees hiring, promotions, transfers, terminations and other changes in status of assigned employees.
- Evaluates the job performance of subordinates to ensure quality of work and service to members.
- Attends board meetings and reports on assigned areas of responsibility as requested by the president.
- Manages and recommends the purchase of equipment and supplies.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date04/22/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; or 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportThe University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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