[nfbwatlk] Fw: Fw: Seeking Loan Program Director - Washington AssistiveTechnology Foundation. Deadline Extended for Applications!

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Subject: [Wcb-l] Fw: Seeking Loan Program Director - Washington 
AssistiveTechnology Foundation. Deadline Extended for Applications!



----- Original Message ----- 
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

  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:blc0901 at comcast.net Berl Colley
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Sent:
Friday, January 04, 2008 3:34 PM
Subject:
[Wcb-l] Fw: Seeking Loan Program Director - Washington AssistiveTechnology Foundation. Deadline Extended for Applications!
 
----- Original Message -----
From:
mailto:fpennell at watf.org Frances Pennell
To:
mailto:fpennell at watf.org 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 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.
 
http://lists.watf.org/mailman/listinfo/access_fund Click here to unsubscribe.
 
http://www.watf.org/
 
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