HOME Program Specialist

State of Iowa • Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are passionate about improving the lives of Iowans through affordable housing, this is an ideal opportunity for you! The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), located in Des Moines, IA, invites you to bring your talents to our mission-driven team as our HOME Program Specialist. About Us At the Iowa Finance Authority, we’re committed to enhancing the economic well-being of Iowans. From helping first-time homebuyers achieve their dreams to supporting disaster recovery and water quality initiatives, we’re at the heart of improving the quality of life for residents across the state. About this Opportunity The HOME program, administered by the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD), provides grant funding to assist in the building and rehabilitation of affordable housing infrastructure. As our HOME Program Specialist, you’ll join our HOME and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) team to provide administrative and programmatic assistance for the effective and efficient administration of State and Federal program funds.

Requirements

• Financial acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity of federal or state grant program management
• Embodiment of our Core Values: Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results. Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners. Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field, and experience equal to one year of full-time administrative support (e.g., screening visitors and callers; opening/distributing mail, typing/proofing documents, letters, and reports; organizing files; scheduling meetings/appointments; arranging travel; processing travel claims; ordering supplies/equipment) or technical support work (e.g., determining budget, personnel, and equipment needs; compiling/evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or technical program data; interpreting or securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations; reviewing operating records/reports and evaluating their effectiveness).
• A total of five years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one) where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 12 months of full-time work as an Administrative Assistant 1.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs administrative functions to ensure the successful management of affordable housing programs including HOME and NHTF.
• Reviews funding, contract, and amendment applications and calculates available funding for awards.
• Works with team members to review awarded projects, including draw requests and monitoring activities.
• Enters and tracks data and funding in state and federal reporting systems.
• Provides service to sub-grantees, community stakeholders, federal and state agencies, and internal stakeholders by responding to inquiries and requests for information.
• Assists in the development and administration of program action plans, required reports, and record retention policies.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no accrual limits and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level