Affordable Housing Coordinator Jobs

Austin Habitat for Humanity is the forward-thinking Affordable Homeownership provider in the Austin area. Through faith in action, we engage the community in building homes, community, and hope. Join our service-oriented team to help build a better Austin.

AHFH MISSION

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Austin Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

VISION

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

OUR CORE VALUES

Forward Thinking

Collaborative

Service Oriented

COMPANY PAID BENEFITS:

• 12 paid holidays/year
• 20% employee discount on ReStore purchases
• 10 paid vacation days/year
• 10 paid sick days/year
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term, long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• 3 personal time off days/year

JOB SUMMARY:

The Austin Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Coordinator contributes to our mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope by:

• Processing program applications for eligibility into the AHFH Program and City of Austin MFI eligibility
• Ensuring each client or family selected for our affordable housing program has a need and willingness to partner
• Assist with issues related to taxes (Tax Assessor’s Office) and property valuation (TCAD).
• Submit warranty requests, manage HOA issues, resales and Re-certification of Primary Residence
• Provide Stewardship and Compliance, explaining Restrictive Covenant to homeowners
• Providing future homeowners with the tools needed to build and maintain their homes long-term.

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and efficient time management
• Adheres to Agency policy and procedures
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude and upholds organizational core values
• Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency
• Works in collaboration with supervisor and staff to implement organizational strategic goals

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Input accurate information on data tracking website, pulling reports as needed
• Order property documents in a timely manner and check for accuracy/errors
• Review each application and supporting documents, perform verifications to ensure program qualification
• Maintain organization of files both electronically and in paper form, updating as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Communicate current status/program updates to potential and existing homeowners
• Coordinate closings and provide final documentation to all lenders/funders
• Assist with post-closing items such as warranty requests and loan servicing setup

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working in a service-oriented environment
• Two years-experience working as a Loan Processor
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Experience working in affordable housing
• Familiarity with Mortgage Lending laws and regulations
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree OR three (3) years-experience / Bachelor’s degree or five (5) years-experience
• Motivated self-starter who is also comfortable collaborating in a team environment
• High level of problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience using Salesforce
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Certified Notary Public

COMPENSATION :

• $23/hourly

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to spend the majority of the day on their feet; required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls. They will reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs. Specific vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to prevailing weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Austin Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the

policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and allother employment practices.

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