Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Compliance Specialist
Location: Fort Myers or Miami Dade
Reports To: Compliance Officer
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift
Job Summary:
Rural Neighborhoods, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing and community development organization, is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support the compliance team in ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory documentation and supporting site staff to ensure resident and file compliance across our housing portfolio.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with the review of recertification and move-in files to confirm income and program eligibility under HUD, LIHTC, and other affordable housing programs.
- Help conduct internal file audits and maintain required documentation to support resident eligibility.
- Provide administrative and technical support to site staff on compliance-related matters and occupancy requirements.
- Prepare and update monthly compliance reports required by State and County agencies.
- Support the update and application of income and rent limits, utility allowances, and other regulatory data.
- Maintain compliance-related logs, tenant files, waitlists, and EIV binders to ensure regulatory standards are met.
- Assist with updates to Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans.
- Stay informed of regulatory changes and best practices related to affordable housing compliance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Housing Management.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in compliance or 5 years of experience in affordable housing and property management.
- Knowledge of HUD and/or LIHTC programs preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Familiarity with property management software such as OneSite/RealPage is a plus.
- Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- Other Requirements:
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to travel as required.