POSITION SUMMARY  

Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Systems and Infrastructure, assists in ensuring that Eden provides high quality compliance and property management to the people who reside in the units.

In conjunction with the Director of Property Operations, Associate Director(s) of Operations, the Associate Director of Facilities, development staff, compliance staff and the Property Supervisors, ensures leasing and occupancy procedures are carried out in conformity with local, state, federal, lender, investor and regulatory requirements; and that all properties are operating at their optimum capacity.  

Directly supervises the compliance manager and compliance specialists. May also supervise the lease-up manager. Manages the contracts and performance of third party compliance consultants and contracts. Takes a leadership role in the formulation of compliance procedures and oversees adherence to them.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of affordable housing regulations and acts as a resource to all staff on compliance matters.
• Stays abreast of legislation, regulations and issues that may impact property management operations; interfaces with government regulatory agencies as management agent and ensures regulatory compliance; maintains effective working relationships with representatives of city, state and federal agencies, industry peers; and others involved with government.  Disseminates relevant information, as appropriate to supervisor and property management staff.
• Works in conjunction with the Vice President of Systems and Infrastructure to develop and maintain compliance and systems standards, including but not limited to Yardi compliance, Eden’s Scorecard, and any future system identified to assist with compliance performance.
• Assists in developing policies, procedures and monitoring systems for affordable housing compliance.
• Monitors, assists, and makes recommendations to improve property operations compliance.
• Assists in the update, revision, and/or development of forms, reports, and manuals relating to property management compliance issues.  Ensures implementation, and monitors progress as appropriate.
• Establishes and coordinates a communication system involving transactions and activities between onsite staff and the Central Office compliance team to ensure appropriate monitoring and control of property compliance issues.
• Provides leadership in the development of property goals related to the compliance measures.
• Works with Director of Property Operations, Associate Director(s) of Property Operations and all property manager and compliance staff to ensure annual recertifications are completed on schedule.
• May oversee third party move-in certification and annual recertification vendor.
• Assists in the development and implementation of property management compliance training programs.
• Attends all HUD industry meetings and other regulatory agency meetings as required and appropriate.
• Provides leadership in the development of property goals related to the compliance measures.
• Works with Director of Property Operations, Associate Director(s) of Property Operations and all property manager and compliance staff to ensure annual recertifications are completed on schedule.
• May oversee third party move-in certification and annual recertification vendor.
• Assists in the development and implementation of property management compliance training programs.
• Attends all HUD industry meetings and other regulatory agency meetings as required and appropriate.

·    Oversees the completion of regular file audit inspections of selected portfolio properties to ensure they are maintained to Eden standards.

• Effectively leads and works in a collaborative manner with different individuals and departments to include Property Management, Resident Services, Accounting, Real Estate Development, and Human Resources.
• Effectively oversees the Compliance Manager and Compliance Specialist positions in their efforts to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and Eden policies and procedures.
• Serves as the 504 Coordinator and manages the processing and approvals of reasonable accommodations and modifications.
• Oversees any third party contractor or consultant that provides, or may provide, compliance related services for the organization.
  
• Effectively leads and works in a collaborative manner with different individuals and departments to include Property Management, Resident Services, Accounting, Real Estate Development, and Human Resources.
• Effectively oversees the Compliance Manager and Compliance Specialist positions in their efforts to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and Eden policies and procedures.
• Serves as the 504 Coordinator and manages the processing and approvals of reasonable accommodations and modifications.
• Oversees any third party contractor or consultant that provides, or may provide, compliance related services for the organization.

·    Oversees the completion of regular file audit inspections of selected portfolio properties to ensure they are maintained to Eden standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus demonstrated knowledge in the implementation and maintenance of compliance programs, including but not limited to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Tax-Exempt Bonds, Rental Housing Construction Program (RHCP), California Housing Rehabilitation Program (CHRP), Rural Development (RD or USDA), California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA), and Assisted Housing Program (AHP) properties.
• Knowledge of applicable local and federal housing laws including Fair Housing and Landlord and Tenant laws required.