Administrative Assistant II, Community Development, South Bend

Overview

This Administrative Assistant II position will be a temporary work assignment, March 1 to August 30, 2026.

Position Summary Assists the Community Development Manager, Community Development Analyst and internal clients with achieving goals established by the enterprise-wide Community Leadership & Engagement Operating Plan, as approved by the Community Leadership Committee and Board of Directors.

• Utilizing software and data management platforms for the collection, validation/documentation and analysis efforts related to CRA lending (HMDA, CRA small business/small farm and community development lending), investments and services.
• Preparing lending, investment and service performance analysis reports which assist management with assessing ongoing CRA performance, meeting Community Leadership & Engagement Operating Plan goals and regional community leadership performance.
• Preparing above mentioned information, reports and analysis for CRA examinations, audits and internal use for the Community Leadership Committee, Community Investment Committee, regional CRA committees and periodic reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Processing and submission of applications for Community Investment programs available through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.
• Representing the Bank both internally and externally regarding community leadership initiatives, programs and projects assisting with maintaining a community outreach portfolio across the Bank’s footprint.
• Adapting quickly to dynamic situations as they arise and support community development initiatives when and where necessary.
• Assisting in providing CRA-related information requested by internal departments.

The incumbent in this position must be proficient in interpreting, analyzing and understanding the CRA exam performance expectations and interpreting guidance for the CRA and its impact.

• Facilitates the collection, evaluation, documentation and organization of CRA lending, investment and service activities.
• Prepares lending, investment and service performance reports as needed.
• Provides assistance in managing Federal Home Loan Bank Community Investment programs through implementing procedures, processing, submission and monitoring.
• Provides assistance with internal/external CRA reviews/examinations to ensure the Bank is following all regulatory requirements.
• Conducts on-going data integrity validation of CRA-eligible activities and prepares required reporting as needed and requested.
• Remain current on regulations related to community oversight and CRA requirements as well as industry best practices to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Understands all applicable laws that apply to the position and complies with the regulatory requirements.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the position.
• Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Two (2) - five (5) years of banking experience in CRA, compliance or a related risk management area preferred, along with community leadership experience.
• Five (5) – seven (7) years banking regulatory audit, risk management or compliance experience preferred with a focus on CRA programs and evaluations.
• Experience with data management software applications.
• Experience with project/task management tools preferred.

• Understanding CRA exam performance expectations and ability to interpret guidance for CRA and its impact.
• Strong organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability of multi-tasking and meeting deadlines while working with little or no supervision.
• Strong analytical skills that result in reasonable, supportable conclusions that are reached independently.
• Highly motivated with the ability to take initiative, be proactive, detail focused to follow through and complete projects/responsibilities in a professional and timely fashion.
• Proficiency with PC utilization, standard office software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Proficiency with CRA software applications, cloud-based applications and digital media.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (advanced).
• Ability to work with all departments and business entities.
• Community leadership experience preferred.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Concentration in business, community development, compliance, risk management and/or non-profit management preferred.

Ability to travel to all locations as well as ability to travel overnight, as needed for meetings, projects, seminars, training, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the…