Development Coordinator

The Affordable Housing Development Coordinator, under the general direction of the Project Manager I/II, HRED, performs a wide variety of tasks directly related to the development and preservation of affordable housing. The incumbent coordinates all activities relating to a project’s development from acquisition through to completion of construction, occupancy and cost certification. The incumbent ensures compliance with local, state and federal housing regulations and guidelines and compliance with human resources, fiscal, HRED and MAAC policies and procedures.

This position is responsible for the coordination of all activities for housing projects, including the supervision and coordination of the Real Estate Development volunteers, including the coordination of activities related to all aspects of the development of new construction and/or rehabilitation of affordable housing developments in MAAC’s affordable housing portfolio.  This position is characterized by a high degree of initiative and creativity, responsibility and accountability.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Researches and compiles housing data from identified sources for Requests For Proposals or acquisitions under direction of Project Manager I/II
• Coordinates project specific tasks as required for new construction and / or rehabilitation of affordable housing developments.
• Creates and maintains organizational and RED team resumes, including all MAAC qualifications
• Schedules appointments with sellers, property management and/or consultants, and others, for project walks for due diligence
• Recruits, supervises, trains and evaluates RED team volunteers.
• Coordinates event planning, media outreach, special events and presentations with MAAC Impact Team
• Schedules resident meetings as necessary to inform, update and assist residents with construction schedule and guidelines.
• Maintains calendar for funding application deadlines as identified by the Real Estate Development Team.
• Manages signature collection for projects, loan closing, applications, draw requests, and others as necessary
• Assists with application assembly and copying, mailings and scanning during financial closings
• Coordinates and assists in the preparation of funding, planning and approval application, including research, organizing, copies, delivery and any other tasks related to submittal of application.
• Monitors construction budget and schedule including updating and maintaining project management schedule.
• Reviews and maintains project budgets, changes and potential changes to budget o schedule.
• Assembles and reviews materials for project draw packages for distribution to projects management team.
• Assists in the preparation of applications for funding, regulatory approvals, coordinates loan closing and prepares draw requests; and other matters related to affordable housing development.
• Assists with the preparation of presentations before public agencies, elected officials, community groups and financial institutions.
• Demonstrates cultural competence by interacting respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• General Principles and Practices of real estate, including tenant rights and responsibilities, project management team.
• Basic understanding of affordable housing funding regulations preferred (TCAC, AHP, MHP, etc) and accounting practices including financial formulas utilized in spreadsheets.
• Standard American English, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and word usage
• Modern office procedures and practices.
• Read, understand and explain policy and procedures
• Record-keeping practices, legal requirements and electronic records storage systems.

Ability to:

• Balance prioritize and complete a variety of tasks and projects.
• Plan, organize, estimate, coordinate assign, review and evaluate the work of others.
• Coordinate work assignments with peers, subordinates and outside agencies.
• Operate a computer terminal and computer using word processing, spreadsheet, data base and other business software.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound, expert independent judgement within areas of responsibility. 
• Interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with MAAC and division policies and procedures and labor contract provisions. 
• Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, tenants, consultants, representatives of other agencies, community members, city officials, and other encountered in the course of work.

• Associates Degree or higher from a two-year accredited college or university in urban planning, public policy, public administration, real estate development, business administration or related field AND at least one (1) year of progressively real estate development
• High School diploma or GED AND at least three (3) years of progressively responsible real estate experience.
• Preference for previous experience in government-funded projects or developments including the use of tax credits; knowledge of basic real estate principles and practices, including tenant rights and responsibilities, and real estate accounting practices or an equivalent amount of education, knowledge and experience. 
• Preference for previous experience in government-funding
• Preference for familiarity with public and private housing finance programs, tenant and operation subsidies, and sound comprehension of program rules and regulations, including, but not limited to: CTCAC, HOME, CDBG, USDA, and AHP.
• A valid California Class C drive's license, a good driving record and the ability to maintain insurability under MAAC's vehicle insurance policy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, project and databases; experience with YARDI in highly desirable.
• Course work, or experience in, technical writing or similar highly desired, but not required. 

VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS

Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions
Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development
Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines
Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

HEALTH STATUS

Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza*, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE

All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.

Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.

TRANSPORTATION

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.