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The Recertification Lead is responsible for maintaining compliance with HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and Low-Income housing Tax credits. The Recertification Lead will execute effective annual administrative operating cycles, ensuring all regulatory requirements are completed. They will work closely with the GM (General Manager) and have daily meetings on progress while we are stabilizing and working towards goals and audits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees completion of files to ensure they are compliant with applicable Affordable Programs including Move-Ins, Annual Recertification, Interim Recertification, Gross Rent Changes, Terminations, and Initial Certifications.
- Monitoring Re-certification process to ensure community staff completes the required certifications timely.
- Preparation for MOR (Management and Occupancy Reviews), LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) and other relevant agency audits.
- Ensure documentation/forms used by site staff are up to date and compliant with the governing agencies.
- Ensure community staff is following procedural guidelines to administer and maintain compliance with all affordable housing programs including but not limited to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Programs and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Programs. Responsible for the completion of all files on time and the accuracy of them. Instruct staff and oversee progress – or by completing them themselves if the situation calls for it.
- Monitor EIV Compliance. Responsible for the upkeep of the EIV binder, running all reports and settling all.
- Review and correct discrepancies found on the EIV reports as required by HUD.
- Provides superior customer service to residents and prospective tenants by promptly responding.
- Incoming calls, messages, and emails in a professional, respectful manner.
- Performs other duties assigned.
BENEFITS:
- Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare.
- Employer Paid Vision Plans.
- Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%.
- 13+ paid Holidays.
- 15 days of PTO.
- 7 Sick days.
- Employer Paid Life Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Nationwide Pet Insurance.
- Disability Insurance.
- Laser Correction Discount.
- Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two (2) years of affordable housing compliance experience with knowledge of Section 8/LIHTC/Bond/multilayered programs.
- TACC, COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist), BOS, AHM or other widely known affordable housing compliance certifications preferred.
- Excellent communication skills- written and oral.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including experience managing people (in multiple locations preferred)
- Extremely detail oriented.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced excel functions.
- Yardi experience.
OVERVIEW
Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Maryland, Fairstead owns a portfolio of more than 25,000 apartments across 28 states that includes 17,000 units under management. Our commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, asset management, and property management. Our mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income.
We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by leveraging our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator. With a long-term commitment to our residents, communities, and partners, our team stands out by:
- Listening to and understanding the needs of residents, communities, partners, and stakeholders alike.
- Developing and preserving high quality, sustainable affordable housing.
- Creating a positive social and environmental impact within the properties and communities we serve.
Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.
Fairstead’s Core Values
- Empathy
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Determination
- Integrity
