Compliance Specialist

Avenue5 is growing and we are in search of a compliance specialist to join our dynamic team of Fivers!

About Us

We are a vibrant third-party multifamily property management firm with locations across the United States. We are proud of our vibrant inclusive make-it-happen culture where we:

• Listen to our associates recognize them and give them room to grow
• Invest in our associates to help them become the best version of themselves
• Approach every important decision with our associates in mind
• Celebrate our associates successes and encourage them to raise the bar even higher

Summary of Responsibilities

The compliance specialist will be primarily focused on processing and managing Tax Credit Project-Based Section 8 and local affordable programs. This role monitors properties subject to rent control and HUD-insured loans and supports the development of effective relationships with the various jurisdictional agencies with which we partner. The compliance specialist is responsible for assisting in the integration and setup of new and existing affordable properties.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives

Help train new and existing associates on affordable housing software and various platforms including WSHFC knowledge

Help provide training to new associates on applicable processes involved with housing choice vouchers including posting payment

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

Track and manage mandated posters notices and certificates for all Avenue5-managed properties. (i.e. annual elevator certificates)

Assist with processing leasing applications

Assist with following up with applicants employers and any necessary parties as it relates to completing an application file

Assist in leasing efforts and through the resident life cycle

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 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

A high school diploma 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 required

One to two years of property management experience required

One to two years of experience in Yardi Voyager or another equivalent system is required

Skills and Requirements

Intermediate level knowledge of 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

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

Detail-oriented and a desire to learn

Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality

Ability to drive an automobile and maintain a current drivers 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

Required to maintain a regular schedule which may also require working outside of business hours weekends and non-traditional holidays

Environment

Exposure to an environment typically found in an office building

Physical Requirements

Avenue5 will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These functions include but are not limited to:

Ability to lift push and pull up to 25 pounds

Ability to remain stationary move around reach and position oneself as needed for extended periods

Must be able to observe and detect signs of emergency through visual and/or auditory cues

Ability to communicate and express or exchange ideas with others as well as those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly

Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels including the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound

Visual requirements including color depth perception and field vision

Ability to compare copy coordinate synthesize negotiate communicate and instruct

Ability to tolerate stressful situations

Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Over the length of employment these functions and tasks may change.

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.