Homeownership and Financial Education Director
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Job Purpose
Responsible for the marketing and implementation of ADC’s Housing and Financial Education departments. ADC has adapted leading first‑time homebuyer education and financial programs to suit the cultural needs of ADC’s clients. It has helped thousands to successfully overcome daunting challenges and reach their financial goals. The Program Manager will continue this success by developing and implementing the services of this cornerstone of ADC.
Essential Job Duties
Markets and educates individuals on Housing and Financial Education programs.
Coordinates all efforts related to the Housing and Financial Education program, including ensuring that sufficient participants enroll in the Homestretch classes to meet the funding guidelines; as well as other homeownership services; and continually assesses and makes appropriate changes to the approach to the services provided so as to ensure the goals are relevant and meet funding guidelines.
Identifies and recruits speakers/presenters for the courses, ensuring their style of teaching matches the needs of the Homestretch curriculum and funding guidelines. Also, teaches Homestretch class whenever necessary/in absence of volunteers.
Provides credit counseling and capacity building analysis to individuals completing the Homestretch course; as well as provides them with guidelines and resource information in their homebuying process.
Partners with communities and other organizations to market the homeowners, providing translation, as necessary.
Oversees the establishment of partnerships with various organizations and keeps agencies informed as to what is happening in the market; maintains ongoing relationships with partner organizations and agencies in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Rochester, Willmar, Owatonna, Mankato, Marshall, Faribault, etc.
Teaches/facilitates financial literacy workshops. Ensures that appropriate space is available to conduct workshops and works on improving financial literacy curriculum that is suitable for the community served.
Identifies and researches corporate, foundation, and government sources of funding for Housing and Financial Education and helps to put together applications for simple ones like HECAT, HUD and Capacity Building.
Additional Duties
Credit counseling to business development clients.
Small business lending and related activities like collections & loan receivables.
Management of grants and reports relating to Housing and Financial Education Program.
Job Qualifications Required Education : Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education : MBA or Masters with focus on community development or personal finance
Required Certifications :
HUD Certification
Homebuyer Counseling / Training certification
Homebuyer Education – Pre‑Purchase Homeownership Education certification
Experience :
3+ years of previous experience with personal financial management, clients with business needs, real estate, consulting, community relations or related area. Knowledge of housing industry and community organizing preferred. Expertise regarding financial counseling.
Competencies
Communication – Demonstrates interpersonal oral communication skills by speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Written communication skills are clearly written with the audience identified and the message defined in an understandable format.
Planning/organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Team Work – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Leadership – Inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others; displays passion and optimism.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision‑making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Project Management – Develops project plans and coordinates projects with team members; communicates changes and progress to project plans.
Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; makes timely decisions.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Compensation & Benefits Benefits: Health (ADC pays 100% of health insurance premium for staff), Dental, PTO, retirement plan. Possibility of free Master’s Program.
To Apply Send resume and cover letter to fravelomanantsoa@adcminnesota.org and nsareva@adcminnesota.org
The African Development Center is an equal opportunity employer.
*Disclaimer: This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.
Work Environment / Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and is frequently required to sit, talk and hear, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, infrequently lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics are best defined as a normal office environment with very limited to no exposure to elements such as heat, cold or toxic fumes. Employee will have moderate exposure to noise as heard in a business office with computers, printers and light traffic. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent travel may be required.
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Essential Job Duties
Markets and educates individuals on Housing and Financial Education programs.
Coordinates all efforts related to the Housing and Financial Education program, including ensuring that sufficient participants enroll in the Homestretch classes to meet the funding guidelines; as well as other homeownership services; and continually assesses and makes appropriate changes to the approach to the services provided so as to ensure the goals are relevant and meet funding guidelines.
Identifies and recruits speakers/presenters for the courses, ensuring their style of teaching matches the needs of the Homestretch curriculum and funding guidelines. Also, teaches Homestretch class whenever necessary/in absence of volunteers.
Provides credit counseling and capacity building analysis to individuals completing the Homestretch course; as well as provides them with guidelines and resource information in their homebuying process.
Partners with communities and other organizations to market the homeowners, providing translation, as necessary.
Oversees the establishment of partnerships with various organizations and keeps agencies informed as to what is happening in the market; maintains ongoing relationships with partner organizations and agencies in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Rochester, Willmar, Owatonna, Mankato, Marshall, Faribault, etc.
Teaches/facilitates financial literacy workshops. Ensures that appropriate space is available to conduct workshops and works on improving financial literacy curriculum that is suitable for the community served.
Identifies and researches corporate, foundation, and government sources of funding for Housing and Financial Education and helps to put together applications for simple ones like HECAT, HUD and Capacity Building.
Additional Duties
Credit counseling to business development clients.
Small business lending and related activities like collections & loan receivables.
Management of grants and reports relating to Housing and Financial Education Program.
Job Qualifications Required Education : Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education : MBA or Masters with focus on community development or personal finance
Required Certifications :
HUD Certification
Homebuyer Counseling / Training certification
Homebuyer Education – Pre‑Purchase Homeownership Education certification
Experience :
3+ years of previous experience with personal financial management, clients with business needs, real estate, consulting, community relations or related area. Knowledge of housing industry and community organizing preferred. Expertise regarding financial counseling.
Competencies
Communication – Demonstrates interpersonal oral communication skills by speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Written communication skills are clearly written with the audience identified and the message defined in an understandable format.
Planning/organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Team Work – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Leadership – Inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others; displays passion and optimism.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision‑making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Project Management – Develops project plans and coordinates projects with team members; communicates changes and progress to project plans.
Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; makes timely decisions.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Compensation & Benefits Benefits: Health (ADC pays 100% of health insurance premium for staff), Dental, PTO, retirement plan. Possibility of free Master’s Program.
To Apply Send resume and cover letter to fravelomanantsoa@adcminnesota.org and nsareva@adcminnesota.org
The African Development Center is an equal opportunity employer.
*Disclaimer: This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.
Work Environment / Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and is frequently required to sit, talk and hear, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, infrequently lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics are best defined as a normal office environment with very limited to no exposure to elements such as heat, cold or toxic fumes. Employee will have moderate exposure to noise as heard in a business office with computers, printers and light traffic. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent travel may be required.
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