Affordable Housing Specialist

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This role is responsible for working with multiple clients and communities in coordinating strict compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by the state and local regulatory agencies as it relates to Affordable Housing.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Property Type: Lease-Up

Unit Count: 340

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday; 9am - 6pm *Subject to change depending on business needs

Requirements: 3-5 years of related experience

- Prior Experience as a Tax Credit Specialist, Certified Occupancy Specialist, Housing Credit Certified Professional.

- Ability to review income and asset documentation, including pay stubs, bank statements, tax returns, and employment verifications.

- Understanding of household income calculations, eligibility requirements, rent limits, and Tenant Income Certifications (TICs), where applicable.

- Knowledge of Fair Housing requirements, applicant screening, and consistent qualification practices.

- Proficiency with Yardi, OneSite/RealPage, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and document management systems.

Housing Discount: This position is eligible for a 20% housing discount

*Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish preferred

• Reviews, monitors, and ensures property compliance with all Affordable Housing Programs reporting and regulations. Works closely with Community Managers and Assistant Community Managers in the preparation and distribution of compliance reports to various local governmental agencies. Provides guidance, training, and support as necessary to ensure properties are set up for success.
• Monitors and maintains property waitlists in coordination with site staff. Follows all appropriate program and fair housing rules.
• Prepares and manages applicant/resident correspondence and documentation and identifies and resolves eligibility discrepancies.
• Conducts property file audits and reviews property procedures surrounding local and state housing programs. Identifies audit findings, corrects any non-compliance, and communicates those findings and resolutions to Clients and Community Managers.
• Monitors income limits and utility allowances in coordination with 3rd party compliance partners. Assists Community Managers to complete and process income and asset verifications, rent calculations, and household certifications.
• Reviews and monitors changes in regulatory and reporting provisions of local agencies, e.g. TCAC and HUD, etc. Disseminates this information to the Community Manager.
• Coordinates with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), state housing finance agencies and other regulatory agencies.

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The hourly pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr (Santa Monica, CA)

Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [email protected].