What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Management Specialist - Northwest Region position at Mercy Housing?
At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.
The successful Regional Management Specialist will work within a team and independently to provide senior level support to properties in the Northwest region with operational, lease-up, and compliance issues. This position requires outstanding regulatory compliance knowledge and experience as well as collaborative leadership skills.
The ideal candidate will excel at teaching staff, tracking, and delivering results and inspiring operational excellence. The desired candidate will be flexible with a schedule that includes frequent regional travel (Bellingham to Portland). Must have experience in collaborating in multicultural and diverse communities.
We encourage candidates with lived experience to apply. This is an on-site position.
Pay: $85,000 - $95,000/annually
Benefits:
Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision
15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
403b + match
Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
Paid Life Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Plan
Free Basic Dental
Pet Insurance options
Duties:
Work with Regional Vice Presidents, Area Directors, and property staff to problem solve operational and/or compliance issues at assigned properties.
Assist in the evaluation of staff at assigned properties and make recommendations to Regional Vice President.
Manage property lease-ups, assuring that all regulatory requirements are met and that the lease-up happens in accordance with established marketing schedule, plans and partnership agreements. This may include participation in and reporting for transition meetings.
Conduct periodic physical site inspections and/or file reviews, at assigned properties, and make recommendations to Mercy regional leadership.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience as a leader at multi-family housing locations.
Experience with HUD, Low Income Tax Credits, Rural Housing, and Tax-Exempt Bond properties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional certification in property or affordable housing.
Knowledge and Skills:
Assess property issues, develop recommendations, and implement corrective measures.
Comprehend and communicate in the English language both orally and in writing.
Interpret and understand financial information generated from property management software reports.
Work in a collaborative manner and in a team environment. Working knowledge of OE Standards and model of Operational Excellence in practice.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Cert. Residential Manager
Certified Prof. Occupancy
Skills
Required
Analytical
Training
Budgeting
Behaviors
Required
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000