Regional Manager (Consumer Loans) jobs in Syracuse, NY

Work Performed:

• General management of a portfolio of 80-100 active grants and loans, including review of applications, management of approval and funding process, compiling and reviewing information, negotiating terms, preparing directors approval documents and contracts, presenting projects, and attending off-site meetings. 
• Communicate with applicants and applicant reps, including telephone, email, and paper correspondence.
• Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based Project Tracking System.
• Coordinate with internal contacts (Origination, Finance, Design and Construction, Contractor, and Supplier Diversity, Legal) in the preparation of board of directors’ approval materials, contracts, project status reports, and other documents appropriate for the review/management of projects.
• Review requests for disbursement, perform desk audits, work with project attorneys for loan closings, and oversee grant disbursements.
• Other departmental tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts and sciences, public administration, urban planning, or similar fields.

Relevant experience desired: Minimum 3-5 years’ direct experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, planning, public administration, related business or not-for-profit area. 

Knowledge required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently.  Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies and general knowledge of New York State’s geography and economies. Strong attention to detail and independent follow through are highly important. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Database management.