Job Description
AKRON METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
Job Title: Real Estate Planning & Development Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Real Estate Development
Department: Real Estate
Date: January 2024
FLSA Status: Exempt
Minimum: $53,700
SUMMARY:
The Real Estate Planning & Development Coordinator has the overall responsibility to support the Director of Real Estate Development and operations and administration of the Real Estate Department. The Real Estate Department is responsible to (i) create additional affordable housing units and redevelop existing units attempting to maximize opportunity, resources and efficiency; (ii) draft, negotiate and close Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) transactions and agreements; (iii) manage AMHA's real estate portfolio in compliance with HUD and other regulatory agents or partners; and (iv) handle all other matters relating to AMHA's real estate, including special projects. All activities must support AMHA's mission, strategic goals, and objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with special projects, including AMHA's Summit Lake Choice Neighborhoods project and implementation of the Transformation Plan
Assist with real estate acquisitions, dispositions and repositioning
Research HUD and other regulatory compliance (ex. Environmental Reviews, Section 18 demolition/disposition, HUD program requirements, etc.) and assist with compliance
Collect, analyze, and present data and information for use in analysis and various plans and reports
Produce Annual and Five-Year Plans, including, but not limited to, creating timelines, drafting, proofing, managing the public process, and submitting the reports to HUD
Produce AMHA's Annual Report
Responsible for insurance tracking
Assist with general real estate matters (ex. easements, encumbrances, license agreements, etc.)
Assist with procurement
Provide administrative support and assist in keeping the Real Estate Department organized and on track
Coordinate, plan, and host meetings, projects, and community events
Perform research and clearly and succinctly present such information verbally and in writing
Perform other duties as assigned and/or required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Basic knowledge of general real estate principles and practice
Basic knowledge of affordable housing preferred
Ability to interpret and apply federal and state rules and regulations and AMHA policies and procedures
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Takes initiative to make things happen and sees tasks through to completion
Learns and applies new information quickly
Critical thinking and analytical skills with a strong ability to problem solve
Comfortable coordinating communications, meetings, and projects both internally and externally
Ability to work simultaneously on several projects in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Strong communication skills both written and oral
Organized and can work independently
Ability to establish and maintain positive internal and external relationships
Possesses a sense of urgency when required and is a team player
Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, Zoom, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, and Microsoft Teams
Basic knowledge of Summit County's Geographic Information System (GIS) preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, legal studies or related field and 2-4 years of relevant work experience required
Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above
Valid driver's license
Eligibility for coverage under AMHA fleet auto insurance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical demands may include kneeling, reaching, pushing, fingering, manipulating, talking, hearing, sitting for extended periods, crouching, standing for extended periods, stooping, walking, lifting up to 10 lbs. and repetitive motion using a keyboard, telephone and calculator. The visual acuity requirements include viewing a computer monitor and extensive reading.
The incumbent will primarily work in an office environment but will visit AMHA properties and/or construction sites and may be exposed to outside weather conditions.
AMHA offers a culture committed to diversity, equity and inclusion; comprehensive compensation and benefits program including, but not limited to: Competitive salary; Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System; Excellent medical, free dental and vision plans with minimal out of pocket cost; Basic Life insurance; Fourteen paid holidays; Paid vacation, personal and sick plans.
The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and prospective employees will be recruited, selected and trained without regard to age, sex, race, religion, disability, national origin, marital status or veteran status. This same non-discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.
