Housing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Property management firm is seeking a Housing coordinator to join it's team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with excellent customer service and communication skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in property management, maintenance, or a related field. They will be responsible for maintaining the property, handling tenant concerns, and coordinating with outside vendors. The housing coordinator will also be responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the complex.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 This is accomplished by ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with current
regulatory requirements.
 Prepare leases and ensure all information is correct (rates, monitoring agency, apartment size,
maximum rent, utility allowance and riders).
 Data entry for initial leases, renewals, as well as entering appropriate credits (i.e. SCRIE, DRIE,
Section 8) in MRI software.
 Interview applicants to explain the process and determine tenant income sources and family
composition.

• This includes, communicate in writing and verbally with third parties (i.e., employers, landlords, and financial institutions) and tenants to thoroughly document tenants’ income from third party sources.
• Prepare subsidy paperwork.
• Section 8, LINC, HRA) and follow up as needed.
• Enter all necessary data for low-income tenants in new buildings.
• Occasionally, identify new low-income tenants from waiting lists when a vacancy arises.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to government agencies.
• Complete regular filing duties to ensure all files are active, current, and ready for audits.
• Act as a liaison between ownership/state agencies/ and the property managers.
• Administer apartment inspections performed by others.
• Position may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed and when requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Degree or GED with some college.
• At least 1 year of LIHTC Compliance, Residential Rental, or Mortgage processing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; must possess strong computer skills and typing abilities.
• Exceptional organization skills and able to multitask
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to implement state and city agencies protocol
• Must be able to meet monthly program deadlines for completion of work
• At least 1 year of experience in a financial role
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• At least 2 years of NYC experience in residential real estate
• Strong experience with LIHTC and Rent Stabilization
• Able to work independently or under direct supervision.
• Must learn quickly and have good memory.
• Must be able to meet multiple deadlines.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred