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Universal Banker at UNITED VALLEY BANK

UNITED VALLEY BANK Grand Forks, ND

Job Description

Description:

Join Our Team at United Valley Bank!


Now Hiring: Full-Time Universal Banker - Grand Forks, ND


Are you passionate about people, problem-solving, and making a real difference in your community? At United Valley Bank, we're more than just a bank - we're your partner in success. And right now, we're looking for someone to join our team as a Full-Time Universal Banker in Grand Forks, ND.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Be the first point of contact for customers - delivering friendly, personalized service
  • Handle deposits, withdrawals, and account transactions with accuracy and efficiency
  • Promote banking products and services that benefit our customers' financial well-being
  • Maintain a secure, organized workspace and ensure compliance with banking regulations
  • Balance your cash drawer and prepare end-of-day reports
  • Act as a knowledgeable resource and go-to support for our valued customers

What We're Looking For:

  • A people-person with strong communication skills and a positive attitude
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys learning new things
  • Trustworthy and detail-oriented with excellent math and problem-solving abilities
  • Passion for delivering great service and building customer loyalty

What We Offer:

  • A supportive, team-oriented workplace that values your contributions
  • Competitive Pay
  • Full benefits package, including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Paid time off and paid holidays
    • Life and disability insurance
    • Employee banking perks
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth

Join a workplace where your efforts matter and your growth is supported. At United Valley Bank, we're building something special - and we'd love for you to be part of it.


Requirements:

What You'll Need:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required)
  • Prior customer service or cash-handling experience (preferred)


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Typical mid-level pay: $39k for Tellers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$39k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$31k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $48k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-13%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024