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 small but 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
fpennell@watf.org
(206) 328-5116 Phone
(206) 328-5126 Fax
www.watf.org

Closes
5:00 P.M. January 11, 2008

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