Compliance HUD Manager

Avanath is proud to be named one of top property management companies to provide affordable housing for the work force. Cultivating the American Dream is the purpose that binds the Avanath team. At Avanath, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it is helping residents call one of our communities home, providing excellence in customer service, or championing our workforce, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live, work and be.

Will support our HUD properties in the Midwest portfolio.

You Are A !Aptitude, Advantageous, Authentic, Aspiration and Ambition

• An Aptitude for Connecting
  • You have a knack for creating a sense of community, as well as the drive to go the extra mile to create a spectacular experience for all residents and staff. Your success and purpose are driven by the relationships that you build.
• An Advantageous Approach
  • Involving or creating favorable circumstances that foster success and effectiveness
• An Authentic Attitude
  • At all times, on any given day, regardless, you are relatable and approachable to residents and staff alike
• An Aspiration for Follow-up and Follow Through
  • At all times, regardless, you do what you say you will do. You over deliver.
• An Ambition to Support Residents and Colleagues
  • There is no “I” in team for you. You are an active listener and understand that your participation and support are integral to the success of Avanath, ensuring that each resident and staff feel seen, heard and valued

• Prepare all Section 8 contract renewals
• Manage HUD 2530
• Experience w/ grant writing and obtaining new funding
• Provide technical support and monitor EIV requirements for multiple sites
• Provide technical support and monitor TRACS for multiple sites
• Provide technical support and reconcile monthly vouchers for multiple sites
• Ensure company policies and procedures conform within applicable HUD and Fair Housing requirements
• Prepare for and attend MOR reviews state and regulatory agencies. This includes preparing any necessary formal responses.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of concern/finding, and link to appropriate technical assistance as required
• Approve move in and annual recertification files
• Field incoming inquiries from site staff with questions directly related to income and asset eligibility, rents, and property-specific compliance requirements
• Conduct on-going trainings for on-site staff to include HUD, Fair-housing, and additional compliance procedures
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s)
• Complies with Avanath’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
• Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act and all other laws pertaining to the apartment industry.

• This position works within the community, which may include accessing residents' units for life and safety matters and a normal office environment. There may be contact with residents, employees, and the public. Due to the potential exposure risk, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. The incumbent in this is classified as essential staff and is expected to report to work and adhere to all safety and business protocols established during the pandemic. Please be further advised that Avanath does require proof of Covid-19 vaccination and temperature and symptom monitoring to assist the teams and communities in minimizing risk of exposure. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required to be employed by Avanath.

• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to staff
• Ability to plan and institute procedures for reviewing, analyzing, rating and reporting on compliance with HUD policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of HUD Section 8 policies, procedures, and regulations and ability to understand and interpret other legal documents
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to organize, establish priorities for work, and coordinate multiple deadlines
• Ability to interface with the public and staff on all levels
• Familiarity with Yardi Software, a plus

How Avanath Supports You We know that our teams are the heart of our success and growth, and we are committed to showing our appreciation. We offer:

• Culture Built on Purpose and Core Values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits – health, dental & vision, 401(k), personal time off, paid holidays and more!
• Growth that is based on achievement and an emphasis on promoting from within our ranks versus just external candidates
• Development – a commitment to creating opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge in the industry from online training platforms to training classes to one-on-one coaching

Diversity & Inclusion Avanath Capital is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have, and Diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) are at the very core of Avanath’s operating and investment philosophy. We believe that bringing together people with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, talents, and experiences at all levels of our organization, including the executive team, enables us to proactively and creatively achieve our mission to enable opportunities for hard-working American families. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part our culture, our reputation and our achievements. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. Our organization’s diversity initiatives include—but are not limited to—our practices and policies on recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; and the ongoing development of a work environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces:

• Respectful communication and cooperation between all employees.
• Teamwork and employee participation, permitting the representation of all groups and employee perspectives.
• Work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate employees’ varying needs.
• Employer and employee contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for the diversity.