Compliance Specialist | Remote

Summary of Responsibilities

The compliance specialist works with all Avenue5 affordable properties and/or properties with an affordable housing component. This role monitors properties that are subject to rent control and HUD insured loans and supports in developing effective relationships with the various jurisdictional agencies that we partner with. The compliance specialist is responsible for assisting in the integration and setup of new and existing affordable properties.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives

·       Assist with setting up affordable housing software at a new or existing Avenue5 managed property.

·       Help train new and existing associates on the applicable software.

·       Help provide training to new associates on applicable processes involved with housing choice vouchers, including posting payments.

·       Assist with training on federal, state, and local rent control rules and regulations as applicable to the property. 

·       Assist with ensuring all affordable and HUD insured loan properties comply with affordable housing rules and regulations.

·       Act as the subject matter expert for associates as it relates to affordable housing.

·       Provide accurate, thoughtful, and clear communication to all levels of the company, regarding any and all affordable housing component.

·       Assist with ensuring all properties are audit ready, including auditing third party suppliers and utility allowances.

·       Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

·       High school diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

·       One to two years of administering affordable programs and jurisdictional agencies experience is required.

·       One to two years of administering HUD, LIHTC, Section 8 and Fair Housing rules is required.

·       One to two years of experience working at an affordable housing property is preferred.

·       One to two years of property management experience preferred.

·       One to two years of experience in Yardi Voyager or other equivalent system is preferred.

Skills and Requirements

·       Required to gain a national affordable housing expert designation within 12 months of hire.

·       Intermediate level knowledge with MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel (including Excel functions)

·       Required to comply with all state, federal and/or local fair housing laws.

·       Working knowledge of statewide rent control as well as local rent control programs.

·       Proven ability to firmly manage challenging situations and pressure due to complexity and time-sensitivity.

Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Detailed oriented and a desire to learn.

·       Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

·       Ability to drive an automobile and maintain a current driver’s license and automobile insurance.

·       Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing and Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training and other courses if assigned.

Scheduling

·       Typically, normal business hours.

·       Ability to travel (up to 25%) - all travel expenses reimbursed to team member

  Frequent travel required to multiple locations nationwide to onboard, train and audit affordable communities

Environment

·       Exposure to environment typically found in an office building. Open on home base location, but will be 100% remote

·       Frequent exposure to airports, airplanes, rental cars, hotels, etc.

Diversity

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.