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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund (AATLF), founded in 2021, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF). PATF is Pennsylvania’s federally designated Alternative Financing Program (AFP) under the now-named 21st Century Assistive Technology Act. Both AATLF and PATF are federally certified and state accredited Community Development Financial Institutions. AATLF has a mission to provide low-interest and no-interest loans to people with disabilities and older residents in the Appalachian region helping them to acquire the assistive technology devices and services that improve the quality of their lives.

AATLF  is seeking an Executive Director enthusiastic about building a sustainable and impactful organization while expanding its reach across the Appalachian region. The Executive Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PATF and AATLF’s Board of Directors. This full-time, executive position offers compensation between $90,000 and $110,000 depending on skills and experience, and it offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, paid time off, and additional benefits.

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:

The Executive Director (ED) leads with honesty, integrity, trust, fairness, accountability, strategic thought, and perseverance. The ED is a recognized creative and visionary leader in financing and advocacy for all individuals with disabilities and older residents of the Appalachian region so that they can acquire assistive technology devices and services that improve the quality of their lives.

The ED ensures AATLF remains relevant and thrives into the future through developing and implementing policies, procedures, and actions, to meet the emerging technology needs of individuals with disabilities and older residents of the Appalachian region. The ED develops and implements new methods of financing and advocacy to continually increase opportunities for independence, education, employment, and community inclusion. The ED is a leader in partnering and collaborating with other organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit; theED also educates government administrators  and legislators at local, state, and national levels on proposedregulations and legislation.

 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The ED reports to the AATLF Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PATF. The ED is supervised primarily by the CEO and collectively guided by AATLF’s Board’s Executive Committee.

 POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead AATLF in a manner that supports and advances the organization’s mission.
  • Communicate effectively with the CEO and AATLF Board of Directors, providing timely and accurate information and necessary staff support for proper functioning. Attend all AATLF Board meetings, delivering reports and updates on current work, project timelines, and organizational progress. The ED also facilitates onboarding for new AATLF Board members and provides training opportunities as needed.
  • Oversee AATLF’s daily operations to ensure consistent and timely progress toward achieving its mission and meeting targeted goals.
  • Analyze and enhance existing loan processes, when necessary, to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance.
  • In collaboration with the CEO, the ED is responsible for business development, both products and services. The ED will enhance existing programs and seek opportunities to develop new ones that advance AATLF’s mission while meeting the needs and expectations of applicants, borrowers, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Effectively represent the organization and promote a positive image. This includes collaborating with the CEO to develop and manage an annual outreach and marketing plan that supports AATLF’s strategic goals.
  • Work with the CEO and PATF’s Chief Financial Officer to ensure effective and efficient operations, which may include the following:
  • Personnel matters (including hiring and contracting processes, the evaluation of staff performances, revising the Employee Manual)
  • Office space, supplies, furniture, and equipment
  • Data collection
  • Information security
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Contracting for and management of outsourced services and functions
  • Partner with the CEO to advocate at the local, state, and national levels for increased access to assistive technology for people with disabilities and their families. This includes building coalitions with like-minded organizations, maintaining positive relationships with policymakers, monitoring and influencing legislative initiatives, regulations and policies that could affect AATLF and PATF and its constituency.
  • Review, analyze, and negotiate contracts and Memoranda of Understanding Agreements in order to leverage the resources necessary for the expansion of AATLF’s program(s). Collaborate with the CEO, if appropriate, on the signing of those agreements entered into and on behalf of AATLF.
  • In collaboration with the CEO, the ED will lead development and fundraising efforts for AATLF’s programs. This includes co-writing and editing grant proposals as well as designing and executing campaigns to maintain or increase funding from state and federal appropriations and individual donations. The Executive Director is the first full-time position for AATLF, with funding secured for the next two years. The ED will be responsible for raising the necessary funds to sustain the position beyond this initial period.
  • In partnership with the CEO, the ED will ensure AATLF’s financial stability. They will jointly share responsibility for maintaining the organization’s financial health by managing resources effectively and making sound financial decisions to sustain and grow its operations. This includes working with AATLF’s Board of Directors to develop and adhere to a financial plan and balanced budget, ensuring timely filing of reports and contracts, maintaining safeguards for fund disbursement, and overseeing bookkeeping, forecasting, and recordkeeping in line with nonprofit best practices.
  • Coordinate with the CEO in securing contracts for and supporting the completion of annual, independent financial audits, and ensure the findings are disseminated to all relevant parties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate for this role will be a strategic, sound decision maker who demonstrates drive and initiative, holds self and others accountable for results, can identify and remove roadblocks to performance, identifies and develops organizational talent through coaching and feedback, and promotes a culture of collaboration while fostering a responsive, competent, compassionate and hardworking office environment.

Specifically, the position requires:

  • A master’s degree in political science, public administration, social work, finance, or related disciplines; or comparable work or other experience.
  • Three or more years’ senior non-profit leadership and management experience.
  • Personal or professional subject matter expertise in aging and disability (e.g., intellectual disability, physical disability, cognitive disability, and related disabilities.)
  • Practical knowledge and substantive experience on the topics within economic development and finance.
  • Substantial knowledge and experience in government relations and the public policy-making process.
  • Solid, hands-on management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
  • Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
  • An eye for detail and an ability to meet multiple pressing deadlines.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong public speaking and relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to prioritize, negotiate, and collaborate effectively with all members of the organization, partners, and the disability community.
  • Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion and independent judgement.
  • A high degree of integrity.
  • Available to travel within the Appalachian region, up to 20% of the time, as required for the role.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to use a mobile communication device, a personal computer and standard Microsoft Office business applications.
  • Ability to meet requirements to register as a lobbyist in the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, and other states, as necessary.

COMPETENCIES:

  1. Make Sound Decisions
  2. Recognizes the broad, systemic implications of problems and issues.
  3. Focuses on the crux of issues and identifies high-leverage intervention points and strategies.
  4. Critically and logically evaluates the costs, risks, and benefits of alternatives before making decisions.
  5. Makes decisions in the face of uncertainty.
  6. Be Strategic
  7. Develops responses to key environmental actions and threats.
  8. Identifies and integrates organizational strategies to achieve and sustain influence and visibility.
  9. Develops strategies that leverage the core capabilities and competencies of the organization.
  10. Accountability/Optimize Execution
  11. Uses key indicators, processes, and management systems to monitor the organization’s performance against goals.
  12. Addresses barriers to achieving results and sources of lagging performance.
  13. Ensures accountability for achieving organization goals at multiple organizational levels.
  14. Maintains operating effectiveness while simultaneously driving needed change.
  15. Show Drive and Initiative
  16. Establishes aggressive goals for the organization.
  17. Gets results that have a clear, positive, and direct impact on organization performance.
  18. Exhibits a strong sense of urgency and actively drives issues to resolution.
  19. Manages focused, purposeful meetings that achieve closure on key issues.
  20. Develop/Support Organization Talent
  21. Shapes roles and assignments in ways that leverage and develop people’s capabilities.
  22. Develops successors and talent pools to ensure availability of future talent.
  23. Provides feedback, coaching, and guidance where appropriate to enhance others’ skill development.
  24. Identifies and attracts key individuals with the critical capabilities needed by the organization.
  25. Ensure Collaboration
  26. Builds collaboration by establishing, communicating, and reinforcing shared values and norms.
  27. Promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries.
  28. Supports an office environment that is responsive, knowledgeable, compassionate, and hardworking.
  29. Removes organizational barriers to collaboration and teamwork.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Primarily works in standard office conditions and climate.
  • PATF and AATLF have adopted a hybrid work policy, with the primary office located in SE Pennsylvania.
  • Pennsylvania-based employees may work in a hybrid model, with both in-office and remote work options.
  • Kentucky-based employees will work remotely but may be required to travel to Pennsylvania periodically for training, meetings, or other essential activities.
  • May spend extended periods working at a desk and computer.
  • Applicants must be residents of either Kentucky or Pennsylvania.

How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic about our mission and possess the leadership qualities to achieve results, we invite you to apply.

Please send your letter of interest and resume to jobs@patf.us by March 1, 2025.

AATLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, free of discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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