Business Support Specialist, Salaam Banking

At Stearns Bank, we’re helping people, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local communities nationwide reach their full financial potential. Sound like something you want to be a part of? If so, we’re currently looking for a Business Support Specialist, Salaam Banking to join our team! You will be required to work IN-OFFICE at our St. Cloud branch location in Minnesota. 

Come see how we’re doing business unusual and charting our own path to reimagine a more inclusive financial services and banking ecosystem for all. 

Benefits

Stearns Bank understands and respects that everyone is managing unique career, family, and wellness needs. That’s why we offer industry-leading benefits to employees to help them live healthy lives and bring their full selves to work every day. Benefits may vary for part-time positions. Some of those benefits include: 

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Life insurance)
• 12-week Paid Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave: 21-weeks Primary Care Parent, 14-weeks Secondary Care Parent
• $5,000 Family Care Reimbursement
  1. Childcare, Elder Care, Student Loan Debt, Pet expenses, down payment assistance
• $1,000 Self Improvement Allowance
• PTO from 13 to 23 days depending on tenure. Cashout and Carryover options.
• 10 Days Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 4 Days Volunteer Time
• 2 Days Self Allowance Time
• Tuition Assistance

For this position, we anticipate an annual salary range between $65,000 - 85,000. Final employment offers will be dependent upon the selected candidate’s relevant qualifications and experience.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic professional to support the President of the Salaam Banking Division in executing key business initiatives and operational priorities. This role serves as a critical link between strategy and execution, ensuring seamless implementation of business objectives while optimizing productivity, tracking progress, and enhancing efficiency across the organization.

As a trusted partner to leadership, you will manage high-impact projects, facilitate decision-making, and coordinate key initiatives. Success in this role requires a strong background in finance and accounting (including P&L management), business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a high level of trust, credibility, and diplomacy.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Oversee strategic business initiatives from development to execution, working closely with senior leadership and department heads.
• Identify and prioritize projects, ensuring accurate planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Track critical dashboards and key performance metrics to inform growth strategies and address potential challenges.
• Analyze business processes to identify inefficiencies and implement actionable solutions.

Executive Support & Coordination

• Assist the President in aligning weekly and monthly commitments with business priorities.
• Prepare the President for leadership and operational meetings, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed and prepared.
• Support executive decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation.
• Lead and coordinate internal initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and seamless execution.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Serve as a liaison between the President, employees, and external stakeholders, handling inquiries and ensuring clear communication.
• Develop action plans and oversee the preparation and distribution of key communications.
• Build positive relationships across the division to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and responsiveness.

Operational & Administrative Support

• Manage calendars, correspondence, records, and scheduling of facilities.
• Plan and coordinate quarterly meetings and other key events.
• Assist senior management with special projects as assigned.
• Complete all required training and assume additio