Community Development Coordinator

Dakota County CDA•Eagan, MN

About The Position

The Community Development Coordinator is part of the Community & Economic Development team at the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA). The team supports affordable housing and community development through financing tools for private and nonprofit developers, economic development and community revitalization efforts, and resources for homebuyers and homeowners. The CDA’s mission is to improve the lives of Dakota County residents and enhance the economic vitality of communities through housing and community development. This position primarily administers federally funded programs. It applies for grants, submits required reports to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and monitors program compliance. The Coordinator also supports affordable housing and community development activities, programs, and special projects, including administration of CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs; HUD reporting and planning; environmental reviews; subrecipient management; and community development projects. The hiring range is $82,337–$92,629. The position is open until Friday, October 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

A combination of related education and experience totaling five years.
Knowledge of public financing methods related to grants and loans.
Knowledge of affordable housing and community development programs and processes.
Proficiency in Excel.
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and policies, and use Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Ability to develop policies and administer contracts.
Ability to analyze data and develop budgets, cash-flow pro formas, and other financial information using mathematics, basic accounting, budgeting, and business statistics.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, memoranda, grant applications, presentations, and other written materials.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with individuals and groups, including city, county, state, and federal personnel.
Ability to initiate and manage work projects, establish priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment and decision-making.
Ability to maintain professionalism and handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree in a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines related to HOME, CDBG, ESG, and other federally funded housing programs.
Knowledge of the Consolidated Planning process.

Responsibilities

Administer HUD reporting systems, including IDIS, Sage HMIS Reporting Repository, DRGR, and HEROS, for the CDA and HOME Consortium members.
Set up and track HOME, CDBG, and ESG activities; monitor entitlement funding and program income; process payments; and complete compliance and reporting tasks in IDIS and Sage.
Oversee environmental reviews, including setting up and tracking activities in HEROS.
Provide technical assistance to HOME Consortium members and other funding recipients.
Track activity progress, completion, and funding status.
Verify and process draw requests from Consortium members and CDA staff, and submit completed requests to the CDA Finance department.
Assist with quarterly reporting to Dakota County on CDBG, HOME, and ESG program expenditures.
Assist with administration of federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs.
Coordinate the annual subrecipient application process; review audits; prepare agreements; and assist with subrecipient monitoring.
Support ESG administration by checking activity eligibility, keeping Written Standards current with federal statutes, and helping meet subrecipient goals and expenditure deadlines.
Coordinate with Finance to track fund balances and the receipt and use of program income.
Coordinate monitoring activities with consultants and/or conduct monitoring activities.
Track annual subrecipient agreements under FFATA using FSRS.
Track and complete Section 3 reporting, and provide quarterly funding and project-status reports to subrecipients.
Maintain and update policies and procedures for federal grant programs.
Coordinate or assist with CDBG small-city projects and other federal entitlement grant administration tasks as needed.
Coordinate implementation of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and CAPER; assist the Assistant Director with preparation of these documents according to HUD regulations.
Research housing programs, analyze data, prepare planning and reporting documents, and create reports and presentations.
Coordinate submission of required plans and reports to HUD with HOME Consortium members.
Gather input from nonprofit agencies, Dakota County, CDA colleagues, and the CDA Executive Director for planning documents.
Use IDIS data to create HUD reports reflecting activity accomplishments and progress.
Assist with property acquisition, abatement, and clearance services.
Represent the department at meetings and committees, including the Dakota County Affordable Housing Coalition.
Coordinate studies and data collection assigned to the Community & Economic Development team.
Evaluate compliance with regulations and requirements.
Distribute departmental invoices to appropriate parties through YARDI P@P.
Represent the CDA positively and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, HUD officials, and other government officials.
Respond to calls and emails within 24 business hours and handle difficult calls or meetings professionally to defuse conflict.
Follow CDA Board-approved policies, nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policies, executive communications, administrative procedures, and safety procedures.