[CircleUp] Position Announcement: CDFI Director - Ho-Chunk Nation - Deadline 2-24-10

[Staci Lacroix]

POSITION DESCRIPTION


 

Job Title:  

 


CDFI DIRECTOR


 

Salary:

$24.00-$39.23 per hour

$49,920-$81,598.40 annual

Effective Date:

                 01/01/2010

Class:

Exempt

Supervisor:

Executive Director

Revision Dates:       1/21/2010

 

 

Department:

CDFI 

Revision Number:     1

 

	 

Subject: position description for Community Development Financial Institution Director

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the CDFI Director serves as chief administrative/executive officer of the CDFI for the Board of Commissioners, overseeing all day-to-day administration and management of operations, as well as the long-range strategy and program development for the growth of homeownership in the Ho-Chunk Nation/HHCDA 16-county service area.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

¨       Directs development and certification of the Ho-Chunk CDFI, including staffing and capitalization of the organization, the development of mortgage-loan and other loan products, and the development of a CDFI homeownership counseling program.

¨       Implements the mission and primary goals of the organization on behalf of and in cooperation with the Board of Commissioners.

¨       Represents the corporation in accordance with the policies and goals of the organization in matters that affect homeownership, community organization, entrepreneurship, economic development, and HHCDA and Ho-Chunk Nation-related programs and projects affecting the CDFI.

¨       Serves as the executive director of the CDFI, overseeing all day-to-day administration and routine work of the CDFI.

¨       Recommends policies and projects to the Executive Director.

¨       Negotiates contracts on behalf of the CDFI in accordance with CDFI policies and guidelines.

¨       Directs the work of the full- and part-time employees of the CDFI and evaluates their performance and recommending personnel actions to the Executive Director.

¨       Recommends the establishment, abolishment and/or reclassification of staff positions to the Executive Director.

¨       Develops recommendations for long-term CDFI strategic plan through and with the Executive Director.

¨       Serves as the chief spokesperson for the CDFI for media and other forums.

¨       Coordinates CDFI newsletter, direct mail, and e-mail that will provide communication with clients, donors and support network.

¨       Develops outreach and builds strong working relationships with individuals in nonprofit organizations, universities, Indian programs, private foundations, and local, state and federal government who have an impact or influence on homeownership and entrepreneurship, especially in the Ho-Chunk Nation/HHCDA service area.

¨       Prepares reports as requested by the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners.

¨       Attends other meetings, trainings, seminars and conferences as necessary.

¨       Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 


SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS


Direct supervisor of all employees in the CDFI Division.


 


QUALIFICATIONS:

¨       Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or Public Policy preferred, or an equal amount of time of demonstrated leadership and administrative capability in the for-profit or non-profit arena, preferably dealing with homeownership/economic/community development in rural and tribally controlled areas.  Bachelors required.

¨       Minimum of two years in former management capacity at a mortgage lender (bank or non-bank).

¨       Experience in analyzing and recommending mortgage-loan decisions.

¨       Expertise in a variety of credit and/or equity-capital types.

¨       Has designed or provided basic financial or home-loan education to potential homeowners.

¨       Preferred is a record of success at start-up and development of a CDFI or related organization, for a Native American government or agency.

¨       Three-five years' project management and/or leadership experience.

¨       Ability to administer private, nonprofit service organizations, including an understanding of the legal responsibilities and constraints of such organizations.

¨       Ability to obtain and manage external grants, contracts, and donations.

¨       Ability in the area of communication skills including strong writing, speaking, and listening skills.

¨       Ability to lead meetings and delegate responsibilities.

¨       Ability to manage office staff.

¨       Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with tribal, federal, state, regional and local agencies/organizations, community leaders, and the general public.

¨       Ability to work with people from varied cultural, economic and educational backgrounds through the various curriculum and services proved by the organization, specifically Native American communities and tribal members.

¨       Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective public relations and marketing.

¨       Skill in the use of computers and commonly used office software.

¨       Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.

¨       Skill in team-building and cross-cultural communication and interaction.

¨       Valid driver's license, proper insurance, and qualified to be insurable by the Agency's auto insurance carrier.

¨       Preference provided to Native Americans.

 

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