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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 equivalentAt least one (1) year of professional experience as an administrative assistant, executive admin assistant, paralegal, or a specialist in banking or real estateAbility to work full-time Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, in our Jacksonville, FL officeAbility to pass a rigorous background checkAbout Us: Florida First Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC) is a self-sufficient non-profit organization with offices in Tallahassee, FL; Jacksonville, FL; and Melbourne, FL. You can read about Our Story 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. 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-orientedAre adaptable and willing to switch gears as the situation changesHave high integrity and discretionAre smart and trainableHave a strong work ethicAre proactive and have a sense of urgencyLove working as a team player and collaboratingCan be quick to respond to customer and team member requestsAre looking for more than just a "job" and want a stable career with a growing companyWant to work for a company that has a higher purpose than simply making a profitCurrently live in Jacksonville, FL and have aspirations to stay here long-termIf 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 loansAccurately organize documents, keeping in mind federal requirements, internal policies, naming conventions, etc.Utilize all Microsoft Office products and learn FFCFC's internal web-based programsConsistently communicate and follow up with colleagues, partners, and clientsMaintain a large pipeline of deals (in various stages) while ensuring quick responses and turn times to requestsRequirementsThis 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 estateHave a high school diploma or equivalent (required)Are computer-savvy and have a high proficiency in Microsoft OfficeHave 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 officeAlready 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 settingCan pass a rigorous criminal background checkBenefitsHere 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 possessSimple 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 growthA 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 familydependent plans)100% employer-paid dental insurance100% employer-paid life and long-term disability insuranceOptional vision insuranceVoluntary flexible spending account (FSA)12 vacation days and 10 sick days accrued each yearSeven (7) paid holidays each yearFlexible, full-time work hours (occasional remote work can be discussed)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.