Development Coordinator

MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee)•Chula Vista, CA

4d•$22 - $31

About The Position

The Affordable Housing Development Coordinator, under the general direction of the Project Manager I/II, HRED, performs a wide variety of tasks directly related to the development and preservation of affordable housing. The incumbent coordinates all activities relating to a project’s development from acquisition through to completion of construction, occupancy and cost certification. The incumbent ensures compliance with local, state and federal housing regulations and guidelines and compliance with human resources, fiscal, HRED and MAAC policies and procedures.

Requirements

General Principles and Practices of real estate, including tenant rights and responsibilities, project management team.
Basic understanding of affordable housing funding regulations preferred (TCAC, AHP, MHP, etc) and accounting practices including financial formulas utilized in spreadsheets.
Standard American English, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and word usage
Modern office procedures and practices.
Read, understand and explain policy and procedures
Record-keeping practices, legal requirements and electronic records storage systems.
Balance prioritize and complete a variety of tasks and projects.
Plan, organize, estimate, coordinate assign, review and evaluate the work of others.
Coordinate work assignments with peers, subordinates and outside agencies.
Operate a computer terminal and computer using word processing, spreadsheet, data base and other business software.
Organize, set priorities and exercise sound, expert independent judgement within areas of responsibility.
Interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with MAAC and division policies and procedures and labor contract provisions.
Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.
Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, tenants, consultants, representatives of other agencies, community members, city officials, and other encountered in the course of work.
Associates Degree or higher from a two-year accredited college or university in urban planning, public policy, public administration, real estate development, business administration or related field AND at least one (1) year of progressively real estate development
High School diploma or GED AND at least three (3) years of progressively responsible real estate experience.
A valid California Class C drive's license, a good driving record and the ability to maintain insurability under MAAC's vehicle insurance policy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, project and databases

Nice To Haves

Preference for previous experience in government-funded projects or developments including the use of tax credits; knowledge of basic real estate principles and practices, including tenant rights and responsibilities, and real estate accounting practices or an equivalent amount of education, knowledge and experience.
Preference for previous experience in government-funding
Preference for familiarity with public and private housing finance programs, tenant and operation subsidies, and sound comprehension of program rules and regulations, including, but not limited to: CTCAC, HOME, CDBG, USDA, and AHP.
experience with YARDI in highly desirable.
Course work, or experience in, technical writing or similar highly desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Researches and compiles housing data from identified sources for Requests For Proposals or acquisitions under direction of Project Manager I/II
Coordinates project specific tasks as required for new construction and / or rehabilitation of affordable housing developments.
Creates and maintains organizational and RED team resumes, including all MAAC qualifications
Schedules appointments with sellers, property management and/or consultants, and others, for project walks for due diligence
Recruits, supervises, trains and evaluates RED team volunteers.
Coordinates event planning, media outreach, special events and presentations with MAAC Impact Team
Schedules resident meetings as necessary to inform, update and assist residents with construction schedule and guidelines.
Maintains calendar for funding application deadlines as identified by the Real Estate Development Team.
Manages signature collection for projects, loan closing, applications, draw requests, and others as necessary
Assists with application assembly and copying, mailings and scanning during financial closings
Coordinates and assists in the preparation of funding, planning and approval application, including research, organizing, copies, delivery and any other tasks related to submittal of application.
Monitors construction budget and schedule including updating and maintaining project management schedule.
Reviews and maintains project budgets, changes and potential changes to budget o schedule.
Assembles and reviews materials for project draw packages for distribution to projects management team.
Assists in the preparation of applications for funding, regulatory approvals, coordinates loan closing and prepares draw requests; and other matters related to affordable housing development.
Assists with the preparation of presentations before public agencies, elected officials, community groups and financial institutions.
Demonstrates cultural competence by interacting respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
Performs other related duties as assigned.