Duties:

• Review sites for potential development of new construction or complexes for potential acquisition.
• Prepare feasibility analysis responding to project criteria. Includes identifying needs, population served, financial feasibility, and community plan as needed. Work with Mercy Resident Services staff to identify program possibilities and limitations, and to identify area resources. Create models and scenarios to inform decisions.
• Prepare all applications for funding and lead others in the application process. Actively engage in problem-solving with internal and external parties.
• Anticipate Mercy's project approval process and incorporate into schedules. Articulate process deadlines and provide guidance to others as needed.
• Perform tasks necessary to obtain all approval i.e., submission of land use, and permit application, attendance at hearings, neighborhood meetings, and foster a team approach to obtaining neighborhood acceptance, where required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in low-income housing development work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.
• Certification in Real Estate Development.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Superior written and verbal communication and relationship management skills.
• Highly effective problem-solving and flexibility while remaining focused on solutions.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.