Career Opportunities

Uwharrie Capital Corp is a financial services company with a proud History of providing local friends and neighbors, in the Uwharrie Lakes Region, with quality services and individual attention in a genuine, caring manner. As our Banking, Investments, Insurance and Financial Planning businesses continue to grow, we have not forgotten one vital detail: our greatest asset is our people. Our associates provide quality, individualized attention to each customer, and that is still the most important service we have to offer.

If you are in search of a career with a solid, growing company - one that recognizes and rewards the contributions of its associates - we welcome your interest in our company. As we grow, we are looking for qualified, team and customer service-oriented men and women who have a desire to be a part of a company such as ours.

Uwharrie Capital Corp and our member companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination for both applicants and associates. Because our associates have been an integral part of our success since 1984, we believe in providing them with competitive and equitable incentives.

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Benefits

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  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, life, long term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Education Leave
  • Short Term Disability
  • Incentive Compensation
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Free Checking Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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Current Openings

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Position Code: 2010-13

Position Title: Customer Service Representative (Teller)

Location: Bank of Stanly

PT/FT: Full-Time

Deadline for Applications/Resumes: September 09, 2010

Description:

  • Represents the bank in processing various types of transactions for customers. Responsibilities include balancing cash daily, answering customer inquiries pertaining to various services, making customer referrals, and influencing the overall efficiency and service level of the retail services area.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Prefer high school graduate with familiarity of the Bank's products and services. American Institute of Banking (AIB) courses helpful. Marketing and sales knowledge beneficial for making referrals.
  • A minimum of one year cash handling experience in a retail environment with proven math aptitude. Experience with personal computer input and retrieval.
  • Proficient with calculator and personal computer. Well developed human relations skills. Ability to work in pressure situations under close supervision.

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Position Code: 2010-14

Position Title: Information Technology - Helpdesk Support

Location: Uwharrie Capital Corp

PT/FT: Full-Time

Deadline for Applications/Resumes: September 09, 2010

Description:

  • Provides support for users of personal computers throughout the company, by responding to associate calls and helpdesk requests to solve routine software, hardware and minor network problems. Assures technical issues are resolved within specified time periods by tracking problems and resolutions, and remaining in contact with user until issue is resolved. Interacts with supervisors and managers to determine requirements for new or modified software and hardware, and assists with PC and peripheral setups and installations. Interfaces with all departments in the event of a system failure. Performs basic security functions as required. Serves as liaison between business units and vendors regarding support, issues and/or updates.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A two-year Associates Degree in Information Technology or related field is required. Must have a solid foundation of PC hardware, Microsoft Windows software and understanding of basic networking principles is required.
  • A minimum of one-year experience in a networking environment is preferred, including experience with basic computer and network setup and configuration. Previous experience in the technical environment of a financial institution would be helpful.
  • Proficiency with networking systems, personal computers, mainframe systems and other technological equipment is necessary. Must possess the ability to analyze and resolve problems, set priorities and communicate effectively in writing and orally with associates and customers concerning technical issues.
  • Vision, hearing, speech and dexterity are required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and have the ability to crawl in small areas when needed. Concentration, learning, thinking, interaction with others, the ability to exercise self-control, the ability to work under stressful conditions, particularly in employee relations are necessary.

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Contact Us

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Please reference the Position Code above when submitting completed applications.

Human Resources can be reached at: 704-983-6181

Download, print and complete an Employment Application. If you are unable to view this document click here to install a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Send us a copy of your completed employment application or resume along with your salary requirements, via mail, fax or email.

By Mail:

Attn: Human Resources,

PO Box 338, Albemarle,

NC 28002

By Fax: 704-991-1217

By Email: hr@uwharrie.com

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Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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"The Federal Age Discrimination Employment Act prohibits discrimination with respect to individuals over 40 years of age."

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, or status within any other protected groups. No questions on this application are intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.

This application will be given every consideration, but our receipt of it does not imply that you will be offered employment. Other reasons may cause us not to hire you. At its own expense, this organization may arrange for a surety bond for each of its employees. Unless your background is acceptable to a surety company (not relative to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, or status within any other protected group) it will be difficult to secure this bond and we may be unable to offer employment.

Uwharrie Capital Corp and subsidiary companies participate in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Employment Verification Program.