Lending Administrative Specialist

Lending Administrative Specialist (Non-Student Wage Position) The George Mason University, Mason Enterprise Department is seeking a Lending Administrative Specialist for its Community Business Partnership (CBP) program. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. About the Department:Community Business Partnership (CBP), headquartered in Springfield, VA, is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to help start and grow small businesses in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas. The organization provides affordable access to capital to underserved and underbanked micro and small business owners in its approved lending market.The organization is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) via the U.S. Department of Treasury's CDFI Fund. A certified CDFI is a specialized financial institution that works in target market niches that are underserved by traditional financing institutions. CBP is also an approved U.S. Small Business Administration Intermediary Microlender and a Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development lending provider. The organization operates its lending operations through its Business Finance Center (BFC).CBP is a sponsored program of Mason Enterprise at George Mason University, and as such, provides clients access to business development support services such as training, one-on-one counseling, in-house and virtual incubation services, and other opportunities.About the Position:This is a part time position (maximum 29 hours per week). The CBP is currently seeking a Lending Administrative Specialist to help support the Business Finance Center (BFC) and the organization's increased lending operations. The successful candidate will also assist in improving the applicants and borrowers' engagement process as part of the lending team.This position reports to the leadership of the Business Finance Center at Community Business Partnership. The Lending Administrative Specialist will work with other CBP programs and staff as needed to meet the overall CBP objectives and serve the needs of the low-income, socially disadvantaged community we serve.Responsibilities:All duties are to be performed as directed by the BFC leadership, authorized by CBP management, and in accordance with the organization's lending policies along with applicable funding source requirements:Perform and support the monthly/bi-monthly loan billing processes;Assist the BFC leadership with maintaining and monitoring of delinquent loan portfolio management;Process delinquency notices and communicate with delinquent borrowers;Support loan prospects and new loan applicants by providing guidance and assistance during the pre-application and application period, as needed;Assist with loan origination in accordance with established loan funds, loan policies, and procedures;Assist in the preparation of approved loan funding packages and communicate with qualified borrowers, as required;Assist with maintaining funding database(s);Monitor adherence to all organizational and loan policies and procedures;Assist and support reporting requirements as spelled out in contracts and grant agreements;Data entry processing as required by each job function;Effective and timely communication; andPerform other duties as required and assigned.Required Qualifications:Experience with loan underwriting procedures;Understanding of small businesses;Two years loan underwriting or support experience;Ability to maintain confidentiality;Knowledge of funding principles, methods, procedures and resources;Proficient with MS Office software, Lending Software/Applications experience;Detail oriented; exceptional attention to detail;Excellent time management and organizational skills;Ability to assess priorities, organize, and operate in a flexible manner;Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines;Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels;Excellent communication skills; andWork well with a team and be flexible to meet the needs of the organization.Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity and experience with business and financing issues;Experience working with community-based programs or serving in community-based programs;Experience with non-profit lending;Business experience; andPublic speaking skills.

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