PROGRAM SPECIALIST-Commercial Lending

WHY WHEDA? 

WHEDA serves Wisconsin residents and communities by working with others to provide creative financial and technical resources to stimulate and preserve affordable housing, small businesses, and agriculture.

WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package ).  WHEDA offers an excellent benefits package that includes: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, State Retirement plan; 457 Deferred Compensation, Group Term Life Insurance (and optional term life insurance for family members), Disability Insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacation time twenty eight (28) personal holiday hours, Twelve (12) paid legal holidays per year, tuition reimbursement program.

WHEDA is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.  Veterans are also encouraged to apply. 

WHEDA has a work policy where certain employees may enjoy a hybrid or remote work schedule, based on position and business needs. See more details below related to this specific position.

WHEDA is seeking a Program Specialist to join our Commercial Lending Team in our Madison facility. 

SALARY: Hiring Range for this position is from $46,656 to $56,515 Annually. Offered Salary will be based on qualifications and internal pay equity.  WHEDA provides a competitive salary and WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package which includes retirement, health insurance and deferred compensation programs.  

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Program Specialist for Commercial Lending is responsible for administrative support for the department that includes both clerical and program coordination activities.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Assists in coordinating and carrying out the day‐to‐day operations of the Commercial Lending department; monitors participants for program compliance in accordance with established program guidelines and regulations.
• Acts as a liaison between internal and external customers and Authority departments, responds to internal/external customer inquiries regarding policies and procedures.
• Processes a variety of documents including, but not limited to multi‐family loan applications, tax credits, tax‐exempt applications.
• Performs routine clerical work involving filing, typing, copying, answering phones, distributing materials and mail, and performing other related tasks
• Prepares and maintains program records and related reports; monitors and maintains data integrity in computer systems and/or physical files. Prepares policy and procedure documents as well as educational materials.
• Processes construction funding/draw request.
• Coordinates and assists with administration of Federal funds.
• Designs and maintains team web pages.
• Participates in analysis of current programs and procedures, to ensure maximum efficiency or needed updating/improvements are implemented.
• Performs or assists with other organization needs as requested or required.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, or G.E.D.

• 4 years of progressively responsible experience related to program administrative duties.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Proficiency with software applications

• Data collection methods
• Leasing, Occupancy, and fair housing principles
• Loan programs and documentation requirements
• Underwriting principles and practices
• Mathematical principles and practices
• Modern office practices and equipment
• Strong adherence to confidentiality in working with clients and vendors
• Attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot for process improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Successful prioritizing and management of work projects

Remote Work Options:

This position has a work schedule that will initially be 100% in-office. After training is complete, it is at the discretion of the direct manager when the employee may begin a hybrid work schedule. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain posted until filled.

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