Job title: Administrative Assistant / Commercial Loan Clerk
Company: FFCFC
Job description: Full-Time Administrative Assistant / Commercial Loan SpecialistIndustry: Non-profit organization specializing in SBA 504 loansCompensation: Competitive annual salary + full benefit package that includes a generous IRA contribution (see below for details)Location: Jacksonville, FLSummary of Mandatory Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one (1) year of professional experience as an administrative assistant, executive admin assistant, paralegal, or a specialist in banking or real estate
- Ability to work full-time Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, in our Jacksonville, FL office
- Ability to pass a rigorous background check
About Us: Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC) is a self-sufficient non-profit organization with offices in Tallahassee, FL; Jacksonville, FL; and Melbourne, FL. When applying for a new job, we feel that it’s important for you to know about the workplace culture. You can read about on our website. At FFCFC, our mission is to drive economic development and job creation by helping small business access capital through the SBA 504 loan program. We are especially proud of our goal with increasing lending assistance to minority, rural, and women-owned small businesses. FFCFC is a stable and growing non-profit organization, and we have a lot of pride in our achievements and in our mission. Our workplace is a smaller office environment, so you get to know everyone in the office (i.e. you won’t just be a “number”).About You: We are seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant / Commercial Loan Specialist to join our Jacksonville team. This person would be responsible for helping maintain our pipeline of SBA 504 loan deals while ensuring quick responses and turnaround times to requests. Industry knowledge will come with time and training, but there are a few non-negotiable skills and traits we are looking for.You might do well in this position if you:
- Are extremely detail-oriented
- Are adaptable and willing to switch gears as the situation changes
- Have high integrity and discretion
- Are smart and trainable
- Have a strong work ethic
- Are proactive and have a sense of urgency
- Love working as a team player and collaborating
- Can be quick to respond to customer and team member requests
- Are looking for more than just a “job” and want a stable career with a growing company
- Want to work for a company that has a higher purpose than simply making a profit
- Currently live in Jacksonville, FL and have aspirations to stay here long-term
If these qualities describe you, please read on!Essential Tasks for the Administrative Assistant / Commercial Loan Clerk:
- Learn and retain program details and requirements to appropriately document, close, and fund SBA 504 loans
- Accurately organize documents, keeping in mind federal requirements, internal policies, naming conventions, etc.
- Utilize all Microsoft Office products and learn FFCFC’s internal web-based programs
- Consistently communicate and follow up with colleagues, partners, and clients
- Maintain a large pipeline of deals (in various stages) while ensuring quick responses and turn times to requests
RequirementsThis job might be for you if you:
- Have at least one (1) year of professional experience as an administrative assistant, executive admin assistant, paralegal, or a specialist in banking or real estate
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Are computer-savvy and have a high proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Have professional communication skills (phone, email, and messaging)
- Have prior experience with reviewing loan closing statements (helpful, but not required)
- Available to work full-time Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, in our Jacksonville, FL office
- Already live in the Jacksonville, FL area or are willing to relocate (especially if you have ties to the area)
- Are comfortable with working onsite in an office setting
- Can pass a rigorous criminal background check
BenefitsHere at FFCFC, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. This is why we offer:
- A competitive annual salary dependent on the amount of relevant work experience you possess
- Simple IRA contributions by FFCFC that total up to 25% of your annual salary (this number varies by year, but is typically no less than 20%)
- A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, training, and professional growth
- A tight team environment where you get to know all of your colleagues (i.e. you’re not just a number)
- 100% employer-paid individual health insurance through Florida Blue (partial coverage for family/dependent plans)
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance
- 100% employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Optional vision insurance
- Voluntary flexible spending account (FSA)
- 12 vacation days and 10 sick days accrued each year
- Seven (7) paid holidays each year
If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to see you apply!You do not need to contact our office about the status of your application; if we are interested in having you proceed through our applicant vetting process, someone will contact you by email.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E-verify employer.
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Location: Jacksonville, FL
Job date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:36:43 GMT
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