HOME Program Coordinator: Housing Compliance & Impact

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Great Benefits

Retirement Plan

Flexibility

Life Insurance

Support

Job summary

The Iowa Finance Authority, located in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a mission-driven professional to join our team as a HOME Program Coordinator. You’ll administer HUD-funded housing programs including HOME, HOME-ARP, and the National Housing Trust Fund, reviewing applications and providing technical assistance to grantees and applicants.

You’ll collaborate with HUD officials, developers, sponsors, and internal teams to monitor compliance, track project progress, and improve program processes,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in investigative or closely related work which involved interpreting or enforcing laws or program requirements.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time, professional-level work involving interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies or procedures.
• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• A total of seven years of education and/or full-time experience with college coursework considered for experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to review applications, policies, procedures, user guides, webinars, and technical assistance for applicants and grantees. Maintain accurate project data, assist with system updates, troubleshoot issues, and support process improvements.
• Evaluate applications and prepare project documentation for HOME, HOME-ARP, NHTF, and federal cross-cutting requirements.
• Work with project sponsors, owners, developers, HUD officials, consultants, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Support contract preparation, process draw requests, track construction progress, monitor projects, complete closeout activities, and reporting.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Law degree

Job description

The Iowa Finance Authority, located in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a mission-driven professional to join our team as a HOME Program Coordinator. You’ll administer HUD-funded housing programs including HOME, HOME-ARP, and the National Housing Trust Fund, reviewing applications and providing technical assistance to grantees and applicants.

You’ll collaborate with HUD officials, developers, sponsors, and internal teams to monitor compliance, track project progress, and improve program processes,