Affordable Housing Coordinator

Affordable Housing Coordinator Colonial American Development Corporation - 2.6 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $60,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Compliance risk assessment Internal controls Financial data reconciliation LIHTC Procedural guides Regulatory compliance Internal compliance auditing Mid-level Compliance management implementation OneSite Section 8 Productivity software Training & development Training 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description Affordable Housing Coordinator Colonial American Development Corporation is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Affordable Housing Coordinator to join our growing team. With a portfolio that includes over 2,000 affordable housing units in Ohio and West Virginia, our mission is to expand access to safe, well-managed housing. Summary This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about compliance, organization, and making a meaningful impact in the affordable housing space. The Affordable Housing Coordinator will collaborate closely with Property Managers and play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate completion of compliance-related tasks for properties participating in HUD's Project-Based Section 8 Housing program and other income-restricted programs. Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with all income-restricted housing programs through established internal control procedures, including reviewing records, reports, and documentation. Identify areas of organizational risk related to housing compliance and recommend proactive solutions. Develop and implement standard operating procedures to maintain compliance at the property level. Monitor certification and eligibility requirements; troubleshoot assistance payment issues as needed. Maintain and audit monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including vacancy and lost rent reports. Oversee and assist with the preparation and submission of Special Claims. Train Property Managers and prepare them for scheduled audits; review audit findings and ensure timely corrections. Assist with auditing and reconciliation of monthly rental receipt analyses. Required SkillsAbilities Proficiency in OneSite software (required) Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills High attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex compliance topics Prior training or coaching experience is a plus Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% (primarily within Ohio and West Virginia) EducationExperience Minimum of two (2) years of experience in affordable housing Familiarity with federal, state, and local housing regulations Experience with programs such as HUD Project-Based Section 8, Rural Development (RD), and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) strongly preferred Experience across multiple programs is a plus, but not required Colonial American Development Corporation and affiliated entities provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.