Housing Data & Research Coordinator - Housing (CHSA)

City of Savannah•6600 Abercorn St, GA

About The Position

The Housing Data & Research Coordinator coordinates housing data, research, and related management support functions for Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA), including loan servicing, resource development, resource management, and program compliance. The position provides accurate and timely information to support affordable housing programs, funding requirements, development activities, and organizational decision-making. It works under the direction of CHSA, a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) housing organization established in 1989 by the City of Savannah in partnership with banking and community leaders to create and retain affordable housing and leverage public and private investments in underserved Chatham County neighborhoods. The coordinator gathers, maintains, analyzes, and reports program, lending, production, and performance data; supports required reporting to funders and government partners; and develops systems for tracking activities, funding, outcomes, and performance. The role also researches affordable housing and development opportunities, supports loan portfolio monitoring and compliance, and provides information for proposals, audits, presentations, board materials, and management decisions. Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Director or designee, with considerable independence within established policies, procedures, funding requirements, and deadlines. Completed work is reviewed for accuracy, compliance, and results. The work is primarily desk-based in an office, with occasional travel to meetings, properties, project sites, or partner locations. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Finance, Data Analytics, Community Development, or a related field, and three years of experience in data management, research, reporting, affordable housing, community development, lending, local government, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Successfully complete required background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of required education, certifications, and licenses prior to employment.
Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
Knowledge of data collection, reporting, research, records-management, and quality-control practices.
Knowledge of affordable housing, community development, lending, or related programs, or ability to develop such knowledge.
Working knowledge of local government processes, including zoning, land use, permitting, and development regulations.
Ability to research and interpret zoning ordinances, development standards, program guidelines, funding requirements, and other technical information.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and relationships within data.
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and manage multiple reporting requirements, priorities, and deadlines.
Ability to translate complex data and research into clear reports, summaries, charts, and presentations.
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, databases, data-management systems, reporting platforms, and similar software.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive organizational and client information.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data visualization or dashboard tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the collection, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of CHSA program, lending, production, and performance data.
Prepare required reports for CHSA-administered affordable housing funds, CDFI programs, governmental partners, funders, and other funding sources.
Maintain reporting schedules and coordinate with staff to ensure accurate and timely submission of data and reports.
Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, dashboards, tracking tools, and other systems to monitor program activities, funding, outcomes, and organizational performance.
Coordinate and assist with management functions related to loan servicing, resource development, resource management, and program compliance.
Assist with monitoring CHSA's loan portfolio and reconciling program, servicing, production, and financial information.
Conduct research and analysis related to affordable housing, housing conditions, demographics, funding opportunities, and community development initiatives.
Research potential housing development opportunities, including property information, zoning, land use, permitted uses, development standards, building and permitting requirements, and applicable regulations.
Provide data, research, and reporting support for grant applications, funding proposals, audits, monitoring reviews, presentations, board materials, and management decision-making.
Maintain records and supporting documentation in accordance with funding requirements, regulations, and CHSA policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.