Primary Purpose of Position: The Development Coordinator will provide technical and analytical support, analyze data, prepare reports, maintain financial records and respond to customers and partner inquiries for the multifamily development team.
Core Functions:
Oversee and process public inquiries and requests for multifamily program information
o Respond to phone calls from customers and internal and external partners with various requests regarding MaineHousing’s requirements and guidelines
o Provide technical assistance, verbally and in writing, to customers regarding program requirements
o Interpret and communicate programmatic guidelines, and conduct research when necessary
o Develop a strong working relationship with partners
Provide technical support to the multifamily development team
o Work with the multifamily team to develop training materials for internal and external partners
o Assist interpreting rules pertaining to various government programs
o Assist in the processing of requisitions, subsidy layering reviews, and environmental reviews
o Assist with the preparation of funding requests for loan committee
Perform detailed record keeping and data entry
o Maintain project loan files by filing correspondence and notices appropriately, including electronic storage
o Compile data for review and analysis by others for both operating and construction costs
o Update database for loan officers and construction analysts as needed
o Update applicable reports, databases, and compile date for the Development dashboard
o Archive project files in accordance with policy and records retention requirements
Provide administrative support
o Prepare invoices, check requests, and purchase orders
o Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, travel arrangements, and reimbursements
o Review content of website and program brochures and update as needed or requested
o Update and track delegated tasks to ensure progress to meet deadlines
o Process incoming and outgoing mail
o Update and maintain Manuals and Procedure Guides
o Maintain Records Retention database and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions: Fast paced work environment. MaineHousing office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. A hybrid schedule that includes some telework may be available.
Reports to: Multifamily Underwriting Manager
The starting hourly rate for this position is $18.9149 (annual $39,343), plus a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to, health, dental and vision, retirement options with employer match, life insurance, short and long-term disability, employee assistance, generous earned time and all major federal holidays. Employment is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
**Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found**
Education and Experience: Education and a minimum of four years of experience working in an administrative role or a combination of six years of experience and training. Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel is required.
Skills and Knowledge:
· Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
· Experience with financial reconciliation and report preparation
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
· Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with business partners
· Excellent telephone skills
· Strong project management skills, time management, and organizational skills
· Strong problem solving and analytical skills
· Strong PC skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
· Ability to think and act independently and take initiative when needed
· Ability to develop new ideas and communicate them clearly to management
· Ability to multi-task, and work with minimal oversight