Join the AHC team as a Compliance Program Coordinator

September 8, 2025/Affordable Housing Connections

Affordable Housing Connections (AHC) is growing and hiring.  Our mission is to support local governments in implementing their housing assistance plans and to protect public and private investment in projects that further affordable housing strategies and priorities.  We are looking for a person to fill the position of Compliance Program Coordinator. This person will join a team of other experienced professionals to provide program and administrative support to a 12-person office team. AHC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization incorporated in 1989. 

This position is responsible for contract implementation of an assigned portfolio of projects assisted with federal program funding (including but not limited to HOME, NSP, ARPA, etc.), Low Income Housing Tax Credits with or without bond financing, and/or local municipality funding.

Incumbent is expected to have expert knowledge of federal program regulations, rules, and handbook provisions as well as local requirements and legal restrictions. Portfolio management includes projects in all phases of their lifespan subject to compliance monitoring. Incumbent is the primary point of contact for property owners and managers throughout the review process. Work performed may be subject to oversight review by the Program Manager or other individuals assigned to ensure internal staff review consistency.

Compliance Program Coordination:

  • Manage assigned workload based on protocols, processes, and procedures developed and supervised by AHC Program Managers.

CHARTConnect

  • Assist with testing updates to CHARTConnect on “mock” and/or existing projects and identify issues to be resolved.
  • Coordinate test results with AHC staff designated as main point of contact with CHARTConnect Contractor and software representatives.

Database

  • Assist with testing of CHARTConnect uploads to DB2.
  • Assist with testing of DB2 monitoring functions.
  • Coordinate test results with AHC staff designated as main point of contact with DB2 Contractor.
  • Update contact data in DB2 as needed.

Training

  • Assist as needed with preparation, development and/or delivery of training materials.
  • Be available at training site to check in attendees, trouble-shoot technology, etc.

Other

  • As needed, assist other staff in preparation of required reports to Suballocators, Participating Jurisdictions, Grantees, HUD and/or MN Housing.
  • Inform Operations Manager if updates are needed to the AHC website (new limits, forms, COLA, UAs, manuals, etc.).
  • Some filing, copying/scanning of hard copy documents
  • Assist with payment collection of past due invoices
  • “One-Time” projects and reports as requested
  • Other duties as assigned

Controls over Work

Position reports to the Program Manager but day-to-day work is also coordinated collaboratively with other Compliance Program Coordinators.  Employee is expected to follow the highest professional and ethical standards, including confidentiality provisions of the Minnesota Data Practices Act.  Interaction with other employees as well as with owner/management company personnel, tax credit officials, federal, state and local government officials and staff, investors and trade association members is expected to reflect the highest standards of professional conduct.  Employee is expected to always use discretion about the content of material in the workplace since confidential financial data and personal household information protected under the Minnesota Data Privacy Act are involved.

Other Job Conditions

Position may require occasional lifting or moving boxes of files, but weight should not exceed 20 pounds.  Employee may be asked to use personal vehicle to attend business meetings or trainings during the workday, subject to mileage reimbursement at the current IRS prevailing rate.

Qualifications

Education:
Must hold a bachelor’s degree and/or work experience in Housing or Real Estate, Public Administration, Planning, Business Administration, or a closely related field, with a demonstrated knowledge of national laws, regulations and current policies and procedures related to program compliance.  Must update skills annually to ensure expert knowledge of programs.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with education and experience as well as the dimensions of programs managed (volume, complexity, staff supervised, etc.).

Program Compliance Protocols, Processes & Procedures

Program Compliance Protocols, Processes, and Procedures that impact LIHTC, HOME, NSP, and local government initiatives for affordable housing:

  • Maintain assigned workload.
    • Pre-screen CHARTConnects
    • Conduct desk audits of all assigned projects
    • Conduct site visits (TFRs and/or NSPIRE inspections as needed)
  • Correspond with all relevant parties/stakeholders regarding compliance monitoring of assisted projects reviewed by AHC.  Copy and/or forward correspondence to appropriate AHC staff person.  Follow up as needed.
  • Log received compliance related documents in DB2.  Follow up on late and/or missing items.
  • Schedule Site Visits with Management Companies
    • Coordinate with other AHC staff to schedule site visits and prepare/send Bright Line Notice.
  • Generate all documents for tenant file reviews and NSPIRE inspections.
    • Coordinate with other AHC staff and contract inspectors to distribute TFR forms and inspection documents.
  • Update DB2 on a regular (weekly) basis with workload progress.
  • Prepare and E-file reports, responses and/or communication to/from Suballocators, Participating Jurisdictions, Grantees, management companies and/or owners, HUD and/or MN Housing.
  • Set up electronic working folders for upcoming program year
    • Update review forms as needed for each project
    • E-file templates of documents needed to review
  • Process HOME rent increase requests
  • Process Casualty Loss reports and draft form 8823 as applicable
  • As needed, assist other staff in preparation of required reports to Suballocators, Participating Jurisdictions, Grantees, HUD and/or MN Housing.

To Apply 

Please send cover letter, resume, and Job Application to jessica@ahcinc.net.

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