MOR Coordinator

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (Authority) serves as the Project- Based Section 8 Contract Administrator on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under a Performance-Based Annual Contributions Contract. The Authority contracts with over 250 properties to provide rental assistance subsidy to over 17,000 extremely-low and very-low income families throughout the State of South Carolina. The Authority's responsibilities include ensuring that owners and their properties comply with the terms of a Housing Assistance Payments Contract and associated HUD regulatory guidance. This position provides the opportunity to learn about and/or apply an extensive knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements associated with the administration of HUDs Project-Based Rental Assistance program and the associated compliance requirements. There will also be opportunities to learn other duties and responsibilities associated with the Authority's contractual responsibilities under the Performance-Based Annual Contributions Contract.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and three (3) years of full time experience in housing subsidy programs, property management, housing finance or other related housing fields.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and process time sensitive materials in a fast-paced environment.
• Must interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Can exercise judgment and discretion to make sound decisions supported by facts.
• Possess strong technical skills, with proficiency in all Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to perform complex tasks in Microsoft Access and Excel, such as report design/generation, spreadsheet design/layout and calculations/formulas, and experience accurately keying data into existing databases.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, coworkers, external partners, and customers with a wide range of program related experience.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to write letters and other business-related correspondence that are professional in appearance and content.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and updated files.
• Present training and provide technical assistance to owners/agents through oral presentations conducted at workshops and implementation meetings.
• Must be able to lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 20lbs.
• Must be able to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment.
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged or intermittent periods of time while sharing, gathering or presenting information to other staff members or external parties.
• Employee must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field and two (2) years of full time experience in housing subsidy programs, property management, housing finance or other related housing fields.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts on-site Management and Occupancy Reviews of properties in the Authority's Project-Based Rental assistance portfolio to ensure owners/agents comply with applicable HUD regulations and policy guidance.
• Performs and/or follows-up on physical inspections to determine that owners/agents have remediated exigent health and safety issues.
• Enters required review data into HUD and other applicable database software.
• Completes, finalizes and provides associated MOR results to property owners/agents for appropriate action.
• Conducts follow-up activities to ensure all identified deficiencies are corrected properly and within established timelines.
• Assists with regulatory research and development of review procedures to ensure an effective and efficient review program.
• Works with program management to develop or revise processes to resolve concerns identified during Quality Control reviews or external audits.
• Develops and provides training and technical assistance to staff, owners/agents and other industry partners related to all aspects of the Management and Occupancy Review requirements and processes.
• Assists in addressing and resolving tenant issues/complaints.

Benefits

• Accrued Paid Time Off (15 days annual/vacation leave per year and 15 days sick leave per year)
• 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• PEBA Perks
• Free Telehealth Visits for State Health Plan members
• Free Health Coaching for State Health Plan members
• State Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Programs
• 401k and 457 plans
• MoneyPlus (tax-favored accounts program)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs (PerksCard, TicketsatWork, and WeSave)
• Casual Fridays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 6 months of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED