Principal Program Coordinator

About Houston-Galveston Area Council   

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.   

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.  

   

What will I be doing? 

ü  Daily coordination of activities involving the various opportunities and services offered through the business and economic development team

ü  Supervising the work of the small business lending team to include business development, loan servicing, packaging, underwriting, closing, and technical assistance

ü  Preparing loan committee and board presentations and ensuring reporting for SBA, EDA and other funding sources are prepared timely and accurately 

ü  Collaborating with business development, marketing, and IT teams to ensure strategies and tools are evaluated and implemented

ü  Input regarding the team’s economic development strategy and influence over economic development staff, activities, and initiatives

 

Key Qualifications  

ü Experience as a loan officer, business-to-business sales, business consulting, business development, or commercial lending

ü Project management experience

ü Knowledge of small business lending and financing programs

ü Experienced at prospecting, cold-calling, researching leads, and maintaining a method for regular follow-up with customers

ü Ability to read and understand various financial documents such as credit reports, tax returns, balance sheet, insurance documents and bank statements

ü Ability to lead teams to successful outcomes and meet performance objectives

ü Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications

ü Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills

ü Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

 

Do you have…  

ü Bachelor's degree in an applicable discipline or related field of study

ü 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties

 

Preferred Qualifications

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