County board of education jobs in Lubbock, TexasCreate job alerts

Job Description COMPANY PROFILE: AgTexas Farm Credit Services serves and supports approximately 2,600 member/borrowers in areas of lending, insurance sales, appraisal, and/or leasing. Eleven office locations can be found throughout the Association's 43-county trade territory, and the Association has an average volume of approximately $3.2 billion. The lending portfolio consists of cotton, livestock, dairy, feed grains, real estate, and ag-related business loans. Additionally, the Association territory provides diversity in production and mortgage loans as well as commodities financed. Without strong financial backing farmers and ranchers will not survive, and people will not have food to eat or clothes to wear. AgTexas provides reliable credit and crop insurance to our member-owners, so they can feed and clothe the world. PROFILE: The Associate Insurance Agent position is located in Lubbock, TX with a salary that is negotiable, depending upon experience. This position performs a variety of intermediate level administrative duties associated with the sale and administration of crop and multi-peril insurance in accordance with standard procedures. Works closely with more experienced insurance staff relying on instruction and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position works under full supervision and has a limited degree of analysis and judgment required. *AgTexas, at its sole discretion, may offer this position with a different title based upon the qualifications of the candidate. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, agricultural economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience is preferred. A general understanding of crop and multi-peril insurance, as well as insurance underwriting standards and procedures, is preferred. General knowledge of accounting and financial systems. Strong oral and written communication skills. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Insurance license and Property and Casualty license from the State of Texas must be obtained within six months of hire. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Functions in a training capacity to gain familiarity with a variety of crop and multi-peril insurance concepts, practices, and procedures. Learns to review financial and legal information and calculate rates and premiums from approved tables. Gains knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures of crop and multi-peril insurance., • Manages client lists and assists senior-level staff with development of new customer leads., • Maintains all required insurance documentation and ensures accurate enrollment and billing processes are followed. Handles routine enrollment and billing issues., • Calculates rates and premiums from approved tables. Ensures proper collection of premiums from policyholders. Assists senior-level staff with resolution of policyholder's loss claim issues., • Assists senior-level staff with client retention efforts and may suggest additions or changes in insurance programs to policyholders., • Serves as a liaison between the Association and insurance carriers. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Frequent interaction with customers, Association departmental staff and management. Frequent interaction with Association senior management, CEO, and/or board of directors. Occasional interaction with Farm Credit Bank of Texas staff. Frequent interaction with area professionals including real estate agents, commercial bankers, and others who deal with the Association in the normal course of business. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V AgTexas FCS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to complete the application process should call our Lubbock office at (806) 745-4575 and ask to speak to one of our HR representatives to request accommodation in the application process. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description COMPANY PROFILE: AgTexas Farm Credit Services serves and supports approximately 2,600 member/borrowers in areas of lending, insurance sales, appraisal, and/or leasing. Eleven office locations can be found throughout the Association's 43-county trade territory, and the Association has an average volume of approximately $3.2 billion. The lending portfolio consists of cotton, livestock, dairy, feed grains, real estate, and ag-related business loans. Additionally, the Association territory provides diversity in production and mortgage loans as well as commodities financed. Without strong financial backing farmers and ranchers will not survive, and people will not have food to eat or clothes to wear. AgTexas provides reliable credit and crop insurance to our member-owners, so they can feed and clothe the world. PROFILE: The Market President of Commercial Credit plans, directs and manages the overall operations of the commercial credit division. Has considerable latitude for decision making in the implementation of Association goals. Responsible for leadership and accountability throughout team and is seen as a senior leader via expertise throughout the Association. Contributes strategic insight through department planning and initiatives. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, agricultural economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience plus seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible banking or related agricultural credit underwriting experience including three (3) or more years in a supervisory and/or management position. Experience should include a broad understanding of lending regulations, credit operations, and credit practices. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Concentrates predominantly on oversite and direction of the commercial and consumer credit department., • Mentors credit officers and leaders on developing, training, and growing the commercial team., • Has input in the strategy and direction of the department through collaboration with Senior Market President., • Monitors results of the department as it relates to the goals and objectives set forth each year and makes strategic adjustments as needed., • Reports these results monthly or as requested by the supervisor., • Works as needed with members of the team to bring resolution of service issues of clients., • Promotes the Association by maintaining good public and member relations., • Active member of Sr. Loan Committee., • Consults with staff on routine loan origination and the analysis, pricing, and structuring of credit. Directs and mentors' staff in the analysis and structuring of large and/or complex loans that may entail higher risk to the Association., • Monitors credit quality and ratings. Meets with customers and business owners to promote new loans, investigate complaints, and resolve customer service issues., • Reviews past due credits and oversees the development of corrective action plans., • Assures that action plans for high-risk credits are properly developed and executed., • Responsible for compliance with internal controls, credit standards, and standards of conduct for the teams supervised. Ensures that loans in the portfolio are properly risk rated, assigned loss given defaults are correct and performance status assignments are proper., • Complies with proper credit administration practices as outlined in Association's policies and procedures., • Monitors progress and informs management of the assigned market's success in meeting Association goals., • Maintains awareness of agricultural trends and business activity, FCA regulations, and legal obligations., • Ensures all operations comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws., • Oversees the preparation of all reports required by Association management, the Board of Directors, and regulatory bodies. Frequent interaction with customers, Association departmental staff and management. Frequent interaction with Association senior management, CEO, and/or board of directors. Occasional interaction with Farm Credit Bank of Texas staff. Frequent interaction with area professionals including real estate agents, commercial bankers, and others who deal with the Association in the normal course of business. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V AgTexas FCS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to complete the application process should call our Lubbock office at (806) 745-4575 and ask to speak to one of our HR representatives to request accommodation in the application process. Job Posted by ApplicantPro