[Jobs] Fw: Seeking Loan Program Director - Washington Assistive Technology Foundation. Deadline Extended for Applications!

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From: Wilder, Linda 
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 10:12 AM
Subject: FW: Seeking Loan Program Director - Washington Assistive Technology Foundation. Deadline Extended for Applications!

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From: Dymond, Patrick 
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 10:12 AM
To: Counselors
Subject: Seeking Loan Program Director - Washington Assistive Technology Foundation. Deadline Extended for Applications!

Good morning to you all.

I don't recall whether the job announcement for the Washington Assistive Technology Foundation Director was sent out to the Counselor group or not..and if this is the second, third, or even the fourth time you've seen it.my apologies. 

Hopefully, the perfect candidate for the position exists within our client base.  

From: Frances Pennell [mailto:fpennell at watf.org] 
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 3:29 PM
To: fpennell at watf.org
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

  a.. 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) 
  b.. 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). 
  c.. Staff leadership to Loan Review Committee (recruit & train LRC members; staff LRC meetings; oversee implementation and changes in loan policy and procedures) 
  d.. Program Development - oversee expansion of Assistive Technology IDA & Business Lending Programs 
  e.. Reporting - Prepare reports for Board and funders.  
  f.. Program Evaluation: Oversee implementation and data analysis for annual borrower survey 
  g.. Oversee marketing and outreach and participate in relevant partnerships including Asset Building Coalition and Washington State MicroEnterprise Association. 
Qualifications  

  a.. 3 years relevant lending and/or portfolio management experience 
  b.. Strong background in community economic development, consumer & small business lending and portfolio management. 
  Experience with DownHome or other loan servicing software 
  c.. Strong background in program development, management and evaluation 
  d.. Excellent people skills and ability to work with diverse populations 
  e.. Excellent time management skills; ability to multi-task 
  f.. Knowledge of, and experience with assistive technology, disability policy and benefits planning highly desired. 
  g.. Strong writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Publisher 
  h.. Strong public speaking skills 
  i.. Ability and availability to travel independently within Washington state; occasional evening and weekend presentations 
  j.. Fluency in ASL or other language a plus 
  k.. Masters Level Work in public administration, community development, nonprofit administration a plus. 
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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----- Original Message -----
From:
mailto:LinWilder at DSB.WA.GOV Wilder, Linda
Sent:
Tuesday, January 08, 2008 10:12 AM
Subject:
FW: Seeking Loan Program Director - Washington Assistive Technology Foundation. Deadline Extended for Applications!

From:
Dymond, Patrick
Sent:
Tuesday, January 08, 2008 10:12 AM
To:
Counselors
Subject:
Seeking Loan Program Director - Washington Assistive Technology Foundation. Deadline Extended for Applications!
Good morning to you all.
I don’t recall whether the job announcement for the Washington Assistive Technology Foundation Director was sent out to the Counselor group or not
.and if this is the second, third, or even the fourth time you’ve seen it
my apologies.
Hopefully, the perfect candidate for the position exists within our client base.  

From:
Frances Pennell [mailto:fpennell at watf.org]
Sent:
Friday, January 04, 2008 3:29 PM
To:
fpennell at watf.org
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 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 http://www.watf.org

Please click here to view the http://www.watf.org/home/prog_director_position.php 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
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.
Qualifications 
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.
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
mailto:fpennell at watf.org fpennell at watf.org
(206) 328-5116 Phone
(206) 328-5126 Fax
http://www.watf.org 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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http://www.watf.org/

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