Purchasing Support Intern

PHFA Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PHFA Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency in Harrisburg is looking for a motivated individual to assist in daily mortgage operations. The role involves tasks such as supporting document workflows and organizing loan folders.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in business, finance, or a related field. Effective multitasking and customer service skills are essential. The position is primarily on-site but may allow for some teleworking.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Strong interest in mortgage operations or housing finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Unit with daily administrative tasks.
• Support mail intake and document workflow.
• Create and organize electronic and physical loan folders.

Skills

Multi-tasking ability

Initiative and sound judgment

Customer service skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in business, finance, or real estate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Purchasing Unit with daily administrative and operational tasks related to residential mortgage loan purchases.
• Support mail intake and document workflow by opening, sorting and distributing incoming purchasing mail, while monitoring emails and loan documentation to ensure timely processing.
• Create and organize electronic and physical loan folders for mortgage notes received from warehouse lenders.
• Review loan files to ensure documents are properly identified and coded within internal systems.
• Support the distribution and tracking of loan files and mortgage notes throughout the purchase process.
• Assist with splitting, organizing and maintaining daily loan queues and workflow assignments.
• Purchase files daily as purchase submissions are received in the queue of the loan system.
• Assist with preparing and distributing weekly mortgage note reports to trustee and review documentation for accuracy prior to delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employee is required to work at the Harrisburg, PA office during scheduled business hours. Employee may be required to telework or to work a combination of teleworking and working at the physical location of the Harrisburg, PA office.

Job Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in business, finance, real estate or related field.
• Strong interest in mortgage operations, housing finance or business administration.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to multi‑task efficiently and exercise initiative and sound judgment in handling work assignments.
• Computer proficiency required in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and data entry.
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Effective customer service skills.

EEO Statement

As an employer, PHFA is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and reflects the residents that it serves. We strive to maintain a workplace where all employees and applicants for employment receive equal opportunities in all aspects of employment. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, family status, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race or religion.

Diversity Statement

PHFA values, honors and commits to the equitable treatment and elimination of discrimination in all forms. We are committed to the diversity of all staff, and in all programs and services offered.