[Jobs] Fw: Oops, job opening extended

[Judy Jones]

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From:
Frances Pennell

To:
fpennell at watf.org

Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 3:29 PM

Subject: Seeking Loan Program Director - Washington Assistive Technology 
Foundation. Deadline Extended for Applications!

Hi There! The deadline for recruiting applicants for WATF's Program Director 
position has been extended to January 11, 2008. If you know of anyone who 
might be interested and qualified, I'd appreciate it if you would pass this 
information along!

*****

The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation is a CDFI exclusively serving 
people with disabilities in Washington state with low interest loans for 
assistive technology and business equipment for home based employment. We 
also are just in the process of launching an Assistive Technology IDA 
program.

We are recruiting for a Program Director who will have full charge of WATF's 
Loan Portfolio and will assist with other program development in 
collaboration with our Executive Director and Board.

The job is described in a little more detail below and on our website at 
http://www.watf.org.

I would greatly appreciate it if you would share this announcement with 
anyone you know who is interested in asset building and community 
development for people with disabilities.

The new deadline is January 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM. Applicants should send a 
resume and cover letter describing relevant experience! Applications may be 
accepted after the deadline until the position is filled.

Please feel free to call if you have any questions and thanks so much!!!

Frances Pennell

http://www.watf.org

Please click here to view the
Program Director job description online.

Washington Assistive Technology Foundation

Program Director

About WATF
The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation ("WATF") a nonprofit 
established to promote access to technology and economic opportunity for 
people with disabilities in Washington state, is seeking candidates with 
excellent lending and portfolio management skills to fill the position of 
Program Director. The Program Director will be in charge of WATF's community 
development loan programs and other client services. This is a unique 
opportunity to work with a growing Community Development Financial 
Institution ("CDFI") with great clients and a congenial staff and Board.

Job Responsibilities

list of 7 items
* Management of WATF's Assistive Technology and Business Equipment Loan 
Programs (take applications; underwrite loan applications, prepare closing 
documents & disburse loans; prepare denial letters and refer to alternative 
resources; monitor and service loan portfolio; provide post-loan technical 
assistance; negotiate past due collections and workouts; oversee maintenance 
of electronic and physical loan files) * Management of related client 
services: (One on one technical assistance including help with small 
business planning and projections, referrals to assistive technology vendors 
and service providers; disability benefits planning and assistance; 
organization of WATF workshops and trainings; curriculum development on 
financial literacy and small business planning).
* Staff leadership to Loan Review Committee (recruit & train LRC members; 
staff LRC meetings; oversee implementation and changes in loan policy and 
procedures)

* Program Development - oversee expansion of Assistive Technology IDA & 
Business Lending Programs * Reporting - Prepare reports for Board and 
funders. * Program Evaluation: Oversee implementation and data analysis for 
annual borrower survey * Oversee marketing and outreach and participate in 
relevant partnerships including Asset Building Coalition and Washington 
State MicroEnterprise Association.

list end

Qualifications

list of 11 items
* 3 years relevant lending and/or portfolio management experience * Strong 
background in community economic development, consumer & small business 
lending and portfolio management.
Experience with DownHome or other loan servicing software * Strong 
background in program development, management and evaluation * Excellent 
people skills and ability to work with diverse populations * Excellent time 
management skills; ability to multi-task * Knowledge of, and experience with 
assistive technology, disability policy and benefits planning highly 
desired.
* Strong writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and 
Publisher * Strong public speaking skills * Ability and availability to 
travel independently within Washington state; occasional evening and weekend 
presentations * Fluency in ASL or other language a plus * Masters Level Work 
in public administration, community development, nonprofit administration a 
plus.
list end

Salary
$45,000-$55,000 depending upon qualifications and experience plus health & 
dental benefits and simple IRA.

Application Procedures
Please mail, fax or email a resume and cover letter explaining your 
qualifications. Please specifically address your lending/portfolio 
management skills and relevant work experience within the disability 
community.

Frances E. Pennell, Executive Director
100 South King, Suite 280
Seattle, Wa. 98104
fpennell at watf.org
(206) 328-5116 Phone
(206) 328-5126 Fax
www.watf.org

Closes: 5:00 P.M. December 13

People with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply. The Washington 
Assistive Technology Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

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Rebecca Sherman, MA
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