Recertification Coordinator - LIHTC

Responsibilities

• Identifying tenants and completing the leasing process for various buildings in the portfolio that become vacant, which includes:
• Verifying each tenant’s eligibility for the vacant apartment.
• Carry out interviews according to Housing First and the Fair Housing Act.
• Completing background checks on all applicants;
• Completing paperwork relating to low-income housing tax credits, rental subsidies, and maximum rent calculations before signing a lease.
• Ensuring that tenants move in within thirty days.
• Working with tenants to complete paperwork related to ongoing tenancy, including lease renewals and annual income re-certifications.
• Providing administrative support to the Property Manager and the Assistant Property Manager, which includes:
• Responding to inquiries about housing.
• Maintaining records of housing applications received.
• Maintaining copies of leases and lease records.
• Providing lease documentation for legal matters related to tenants.
• Providing lease information for audits.
• Maintaining initial and annual recertification’s and calculating retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations.
• Calculating rents for annual recertification.
• Reviewing applicant files and determining eligibility.
• Following LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
• Notifying residents of upcoming recertification’s.
• Scheduling initial interviews for recertification’s.
• Preparing third-party verification forms.
• Maintaining residents’ files and paperwork.
• Reviewing tenant ledgers for arrears.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.) in Business Administration from an accredited college preferred
• Four (4) years of recertification specialist experience
• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC, and HUD.
• Knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
• Detail oriented and the ability to operate on a deadline-driven schedule.
• COS certification.
• Experience with Yardi property management software
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Skills & Certifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-starter, detail-oriented with professional communication, customer service, organizational, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Able to operate various types of office equipment, i.e., computers, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, and facsimile machines.
• Proficient with multiple computer and software programs.
• Able to accept supervision, speak clearly and calmly, working towards win/win resolution of issues.
• Able to participate in team meetings and/or training sessions.
• Exhibit sound judgment, ability to ask appropriate questions, seek guidance and communicate outstanding matters with direct supervisor.
• Able to prepare reports as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of $0.50 for every $1.00 up to 6%
• Opportunities for student loan repayments, and tuition reimbursement
• Paid sick time, vacation time, and opportunities for career advancement