[Jobs] Job Announcement Assistive Technology Loan Officer Seattle

[David Andrews]

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>Assistive Technology Loan Officer (80% FTE)
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>Are you personable, organized and detail oriented?  Interested in
>microlending as a strategy to improve access to technology for people with
>disabilities?  The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation ("WATF") is
>seeking a Loan Officer to help manage its Assistive Technology Access Fund.
>The ideal candidate will have a strong back ground in assistive technology
>and a willingness to learn about community development lending.
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>About WATF
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>WATF is a certified community development financial institution (CDFI) that
>provides low interest loans for assistive technology ("AT"), home and
>vehicle accessibility modifications and equipment needed by entrepreneurs
>and employees with disabilities for home-based employment.  In addition to
>loans, WATF provides information and referral on the selection and use of
>assistive technology, other funding sources for AT, credit repair and
>financial literacy education.
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>Assistive Technology Loan Officer Position
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>Under the direction of WATF's Executive Director, the Assistive Technology
>Loan Officer will assist with the administration and expansion of WATF's
>Assistive Technology Access Fund.
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>Job Responsibilties
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>    * Client Intake:  Respond to inquiries and questions about WATF's low
>interest loans for assistive technology; follow up with potential loan
>applicants
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>    * Assist clients with information about and access to appropriate AT &
>funding resources
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>    * Assist clients with preparation of Assistive Technology and home and
>vehicle loan applications
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>    * Analyze loan applications, prepare credit memo's for review by Loan
>Fund Manager and WATF's Loan Review committee
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>    * Prepare closing documents and finalize approved loans
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>    * Prepare UCC filings
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>    * Service loans - maintain records of client payments; send out
>statements, maintain communication with clients
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>    * Reporting - Assist with preparation of reports to Board and Federal
>and Private Grantors.
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>    * Marketing - assist with outreach and marketing of WATF's loan program
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>    * Program Development - assist with further development of WATF's loan
>and financial literacy education programs.
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>Qualifications
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>    * Strong background in and/or direct experience with assistive
>technology, home and vehicle modifications
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>    * Demonstrated interest in and ability to learn about community
>development lending
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>    * Personable; well organized; ability to multi-task; detail oriented
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>    * Proficiency in Word, Access and Excel
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>    * AA or BA preferred
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>Application Procedures & Salary
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>This 80% (32 hr/wk) position is open until filled with a salary
>$25,000-$32,000 depending  upon qualifications.  WATF will actively support
>Flex-Time where it is reasonable and practical to do so and where
>operational needs will not be adversely affected.  Please mail, fax or email
>a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications and a resume to:
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>Andrea Dimond
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>Program Director
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>100 South King Street
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>Suite 280
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>Seattle, WA  98104
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>andrea at watf.org
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>www.watf.org
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>(206) 328-5116 Phone
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>(866) 866-0162 TTY
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>(206) 328-5126 Fax