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Columbia Residential · 1 day ago

Community Recertification Specialist

Mechanicsville Family, Atlanta, GA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Columbia Residential is focused on providing quality, safe, and affordable housing for low and moderate-income families. They are seeking a Community Recertification Specialist to oversee tenant recertifications and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting onsite staff in maintaining effective compliance systems.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Review and approve all Initial Certifications

Review and approve all Re-Certifications/Renewals

Conduct random reviews of Resident Files at the site for order and completeness

Guide Community Management Staff on compliance-related issues as needed

Review and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that have been prepared by Community Management Staff

Review and submit all audit/review responses that have been prepared by Community Management Staff

Assist with the development and facilitation of internal compliance forms, policies, procedures, and training

Ensure compliance with affordable housing programs, including but not limited to LIHTC, Section 8, Home, TCAP, NSP, 1602 Exchange, Bond, and Public Housing Authority Program

Monitor and audit tenant files to confirm adherence to regulatory requirements

Review and approve all Move-Ins, Unit Transfer, Annual and Interim Certifications to verify compliance within required timelines

Ensure timely submission of Compliance-related documents, including 50058’s, MTW’s, 50059’s, and TIC’s

Monitor deadlines for annual recertifications and other compliance-related reporting

Generate and review monthly EIV reports, ensuring onsite staff completes required compliance monitoring

Assist with preparing responses and gathering supporting documentation for Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and other audits

Conduct ongoing audits of tenant files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements

Provide corrective action recommendations to Community Managers and the Community Leasing Specialist team for any identified compliance issues

Maintain and update compliance records in Onesite and applicable state agency systems

Ensure that all required paperwork for Initial Qualifications, Syndicator Reviews, Lender Reviews, Move-ins, Recertifications, and Internal Transfers aligns with Federal, State, and Local regulatory standards

Act as a compliance resource for Community Managers, ensuring they understand program requirements and deadlines

Conduct monthly site visits to review file compliance and perform sample audits of Move-Ins, Annual, and Interim Certifications

Provide ongoing support and guidance to onsite teams to enhance their compliance knowledge and effectiveness

Foster teamwork and collaboration between Community management staff and compliance leadership

Track and monitor compliance data using spreadsheets, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting

Generate and analyze compliance reports to track portfolio status and compliance trends

Submit timely and accurate compliance reports to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders

Maintain Compliance records in both OneSite and online state agency systems

Adapt to changing regulations, organizational structures, and work priorities to ensure continued compliance

Perform other duties as assigned to support the compliance function

Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling compliance-related matters

Ensure all activities comply with company policies and local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Qualification

HCCP certificationAffordable housing experienceOneSite proficiencyYardi proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyVerbal skillsAdvanced math skillsMulti-tasking abilityWritten skills