Employing Unit:Colonial Farm Credit
Position Title:Farmville Loan Assistant (for Farm Credit loans)
Salary:$42,000+ commensurate with experience and qualifications
plus superb benefits package provided to all employees including up to 9% 401k contributions and profit sharing program
Position Summary:
Colonial Farm Credit (www.colonialfarmcredit.com) is an agricultural credit cooperation and provides loans for:
* Farms and country homes
* Land purchase, home construction, and improvements
* Buildings, machinery, livestock and equipment
* Production capital for both full-time and part-time farmers
* Ag-related businesses
We have an excellent employment opportunity for a Loan Assistant in our Farmville office. Under the general direction of the Loan Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for loan and accounting functions related to loan processing, servicing, and post-closing following procedures specific to Farm Credit, as well as a variety of administrative responsibilities including answering telephone, greeting customers when they arrive, handling routine questions, and appropriately directing callers to other employees or resources as needed. This position works closely with the Loan Specialist Team and Relationship Managers (Loan Officers).
Education, Experience, and Requirements (things you need to be successful)
1. Minimum of three years of related work experience
2. Computer experience with intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
3. Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and work independently (general sup ervision)
4. Excellent communication (oral and written) skills and interpersonal skills
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality
6. Superior attention to detail
7. Strong telephone, customer service, grammatical, and organizational skills
8. Acceptable background reports (credit, criminal, driving, and drug)
9. Knowledge of Farm Credit operations (preferred)
10. High school graduate (minimum; Associate's degree from community or business college (preferred)
Location:Farmville Office, 1700 South Main Street, Farmville VA 23901
Supervisor:Kim Spillman, Loan Operations Supervisor
Applications Accepted Through:Sunday, June 23, 2025
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