Compliance Assistant

Kids for the Future; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Compliance Assistant to support AWI's Compliance function, collaborating with the Compliance Program Manager and team to keep properties compliant with housing program requirements. The role focuses on pre-audit preparation, audit responses, AFHMP, demographic reporting, and file processing, with emphasis during year-end reporting and HUD/CTCAC audits.

This position requires strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; affordable housing compliance coursework or experience a plus.
• Compliance background in affordable housing (LIHTC/Section 42, HUD Section 8, or CTCAC) preferred.
• Familiarity with Fair Housing regulations and AFHMPs.
• Familiarity with property management or compliance tracking software (e.g., Yardi).

Responsibilities

• Pre-audit documentation: Gather, organize and quality-check resident files and supporting documentation.
• CTCAC audit response support: Compile and organize supporting documentation for audit responses.
• AFHMP: Draft and update plans in accordance with HUD requirements and track renewal dates.
• State demographic data reporting: Compile and submit demographic and occupancy data on schedule.
• File processing overflow: Handle file maintenance and data entry during high-volume periods.
• General compliance support: Assist with additional tasks during audit and year-end reporting season.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Yardi

Job description

• Base Pay $24.50 - $27.00 / Hour
• Job Category Compliance Assistant , Compliance Admin
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT

Description

Summary:

The Compliance Assistant provides direct, hands-on support to AWI's Compliance function, working closely with the Co mpliance Prog ram Manager and the Compliance tea m to keep properties within the AWI portfolio ready and in compliance with applicable housing program requirements. This role assists with pre-audit preparation, audit responses, fair housing marketing plans, demographic reporting, and file processing, with particular emphasis on support during year-end reporting and HUD/CTCAC audit cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Audit Documentation:

• Gathering, organizing, and quality-checking resident files and supporting documentation.
• Tracking outstanding pre-audit items and following up with site teams to close gaps ahead of deadlines.

CTCAC Audit Response Support:

• Compiling supporting documentation for audit responses.
• Maintaining organized audit-response files and tracking outstanding items to resolution.

Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMP):

• Helping draft and update AFHMPs in accordance with HUD requirements.
• Tracking AFHMP renewal dates and flagging upcoming updates.

State Demographic Data Reporting:

• Compiling and submitting demographic and occupancy data accurately and on schedule.
• Maintaining reporting logs and supporting records for each submission.

File Processing Overflow:

• Processing resident files and correcting compliance deficiencies across the portfolio during high-volume periods.
• Assisting with general compliance, file maintenance and data entry as needed.

General Compliance Support:

• Support the Compliance Specialist(s) and Complian ce Progr am Manage r with additional compliance-related tasks as assigned, with increased availability expected during audit and year-end reporting season.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; coursework or experience in affordable housing compliance a plus .

Compliance background in affordable housing preferred (LIHTC/Section 42, HUD Section 8, or CTCAC).

Familiarity with Fair Housing regulations and Affrimative Fair Housing Marketing Plans.

Familiarity with property management or compliance tracking software (e.g., Yardi).

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with residents, property management teams, and the compliance team.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Ability to handle sensitive resident information with discretion.

Availability for increased hours during year-end reporting and HUD/CTCAC audit season.