Compliance Coordinator ** Hybrid Remote** (8912 - Kauai)

Explore a career at EAH Housing.

Start or continue a career in real estate development and management with EAH Housing. We are looking for talented and skilled professionals as we expand our property portfolio throughout California and Hawai`i. As a mission-based nonprofit organization and industry leader for more than 50 years, we live up to our values, and work to create opportunities to empower people to live better lives. Join us and make a difference today.

What we offer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match. We also offer generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule, and work schedule flexibility.
We believe in work / life balance.
15 days of vacation per year (which increases based on years of service)
10 paid sick days per year
12 paid holidays
We take care of our employees.
Competitive Salaries  
403b Retirement Plan with 5% company match
Employee Wellness Program
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans
Affordable Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
EAP – Mental Health, Financial and Legal Services
$1,500 Employee Referral Program
EAH Academy, an in-house training program

This position is for a full-time (40 hrs/wk) Compliance Coordinator to work for EAH Corporate in Kauai. This is a hybrid remote position. Qualified candidates must have one year experience in property management or housing regulatory agency; multi-regional property management experience, preferred; and, either COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or CPO (Certified Profession of Occupancy) and TCS (Tax Credit Specialist; SCS – Site Compliance Specialist. Must be able to travel both locally and inter-island to conduct site compliance inspections. Salary range: $22.80 - $34.20 per hour; hiring range for new employees is generally $22.80 -$28.50 per hour, DOE.

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Established in 1968, EAH Housing is one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. EAH develops low-income multifamily housing, manages more than 222 properties throughout in California and Hawai’i, and plays a leadership role in local, regional, and national housing advocacy efforts. 

EAH Housing puts its core values into action every day as our staff of 700 people serves 25,000 residents in 87 municipalities. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and invest in our employees through extensive training programs. Please visit our www.eahhousing.org to learn more about us, our culture, and how we strive to maintain excellence in everything we do. 

For immediate consideration, please apply to requisition COMPL003541 on our website at www.eahhousing.org/careers

POSITION OVERVIEW

Monitors timely submissions of annual recertifications. Provides support at each of the EAH communities with on- site visits and serves as a help desk for compliance issues. Understands and supports EAH’s mission and core values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the completion of annual recertifications and move-in files.
• Monitors posting of recertification reminder notices.
• Confirms that all 120, 90, 60 and 30-day notices are sent out on the 1st of each month for each site.
• Provides compliance-related consultative services to property supervisors, site managers and their administrative staff. Serves as the first point of contact for routine Compliance questions and escalates nonroutine inquiries to more senior Compliance staff.
• Monitors waiting/transfer lists.
• Creates digital certification files to be maintained on shared network.
• Assists the Home Office Compliance Manager with implementation of policies, procedures, and
• Attends mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Actively participates in EAH’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to complete compliant annual recertifications for Housing Tax Credits and HUD programs.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team and in a collaborative manner with staff, peers, and supervisor. Must be able to maintain a positive attitude. 
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and organized, skilled at multitasking, meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.
• Ability to interpret and understand tenant file information.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide technical assistance to complex compliance issues in a simple, straightforward manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in structures and work priorities. 
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Yardi. 
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of COS and LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit), HUD, DFEH, and ADA guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Physical Requirements
   1. Able to sit at and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
   2. Must be able to communicate effectively - verbally and in writing. 
   3. Able to travel both locally and inter-island to conduct site compliance inspections. 
2. Work Environment –
   1. Office location are sites on island, with frequent travel to EAH properties on Oahu and other islands, to review files.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education – High school diploma. 
2. Experience -
   1. One year experience in property management or housing regulatory agency; multi-regional property management experience, preferred; and, either COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or CPO (Certified Profession of Occupancy) and TCS (Tax Credit Specialist; SCS – Site Compliance Specialist.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

EAH Housing conducts criminal background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Once you have receive such an offer, you will be required to submit and pass our criminal background requirements. Please be advised that certain roles may also require fingerprinting due to legal requirements.  If onsite housing is a requirement of the position, any household members over 18 years of age who will be living onsite with the candidate must also undergo a criminal background check and tenant screening.  Satisfactory completion of background check and fingerprinting requirements is a requirement of employment with EAH.

EAH Housing is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.  CA BRE #00853495 | HI RB-16985