Human Resources Administrator - Fair Lawn, NJ

Columbia Bank • New York, NY

6d • $82,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Development Officer, NY Market, fosters and maintains relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to advance Columbia Bank’s involvement in affordable housing and economic development, primarily within the Bank’s CRA New York Assessment Area. The role connects and refers nonprofit organizations, housing developers, small business owners, and other partners to relevant Columbia Bank teams to increase lending, investment, and service opportunities. The officer anticipates and analyzes community needs, proactively pursues community development opportunities, researches programs for Bank participation, and maintains knowledge of federal, state, and local programs.

The role represents Columbia Bank at civic and community functions, develops relationships with housing agencies and small business owners, and learns about current and future development projects and economic needs. It also supports the Bank’s housing and small business initiatives, including low-income housing tax credits and new market tax credits, and prepares and presents financial education seminars.

The position maintains an up-to-date understanding of CRA laws and regulations and attends required training, seminars, and conferences. It may also perform other job-related duties as assigned. The role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home, based on business needs; this arrangement may change without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum five years of affordable housing, small business development, and community development experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to affordable housing and economic development under the CRA.
• Experience with public-sector affordable housing and economic development programs that support CRA lending, investment, and services, and understanding of the benefits of public-private partnerships.
• Ability to travel to and participate in civic and community functions and events within the metropolitan area.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to advance affordable housing and economic development in the CRA New York Assessment Area.
• Develop rapport within the community and conduct check-in calls with housing agencies and small business owners.
• Meet with councils of governments, counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to learn about current and future housing development projects and economic development needs.
• Connect or refer nonprofit organizations, housing developers, small business owners, and other partners to Columbia Bank’s CRA Account Executive, Commercial Lenders, Branch Managers, Nonprofit Officers, and others as appropriate.
• Anticipate and analyze community needs and proactively seek affordable housing and economic development lending, investment, and service opportunities.
• Research and recommend special lending programs for housing, construction, purchase, rehabilitation, industrial development, and small businesses, particularly in low- and moderate-income areas.
• Identify, recommend, and support community development projects and outreach opportunities in target New York markets.
• Support the development and implementation of the Bank’s housing initiatives, including low-income housing tax credits, and small business initiatives, including new market tax credits.
• Represent Columbia Bank at civic and community functions to network with community leaders, developers, nonprofit organizations, and other partners.
• Prepare and present financial education seminars to communities and nonprofit organizations.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding and application of CRA laws and regulations and knowledge of federal, state, and local programs.
• Attend in-person and online training, outside seminars, and conferences as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Contributory medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Bonus programs.
• Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP).
• Life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Paid time off, including personal and vacation time.
• Paid sick time.
• Bank holidays.
• 401(k) program participation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior