Sr. HUD Occupancy Specialist

iWorld Professionals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

iWorld Professionals in New York, NY, seeks a Senior Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist for our client in Queens. This onsite role focuses on supporting lease-ups, evaluating eligibility, and ensuring compliance with HUD, state, and local housing rules.

Base salary ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 depending on experience. The ideal candidate will review income certifications, maintain accurate applicant files, and coordinate with compliance teams to meet occupancy goals, while navigating NYC

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of NYC affordable housing experience.
• Familiarity with HUD requirements and Section 8 subsidies.
• Knowledge of NYC housing programs such as CAPS, EIV, ESSHI preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple applicant files and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Housing Connect 2.0 and Yardi.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for applicants through eligibility review and leasing.
• Prequalify and interview applicants; collect income and other documentation.
• Prepare complete income certification packages for review by compliance teams.
• Resolve file deficiencies and track outstanding documentation for timely approvals.
• Maintain compliance with affordable housing program requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Manage waiting lists, applicant referrals, and required screenings including CAPS and EIV.
• Support apartment showings, lease preparation, subsidy documentation, and move-in coordination.
• Monitor vacancies and applicant progress; lead weekly vacancy meetings with teams.
• Maintain records in Housing Connect 2.0, Affordable Rent Café, Yardi, and other systems.
• Onsite work five days per week in Queens.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

iWorld Professionals is seeking a Senior Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist for our client in Queens, NY. This is an onsite position. Base Salary: $75,000–$80,000, based on experience and qualifications

if you are interested to help New Yorkers access affordable housing while advancing your career in compliance and leasing, this is the position for you!

Senior Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist Position Summary: In this role, you will support the lease-up of a new affordable housing development, guide applicants through the eligibility process, and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local housing requirements. Navigate NYC affordable housing programs, reviewing income certifications, and managing applicant files, this opportunity offers meaningful work and the potential to transition to a permanent position.

• Serve as a primary contact for applicants, providing clear guidance throughout eligibility review, certification, leasing, and move-in.
• Prequalify and interview applicants; collect and verify income, asset, employment, and other eligibility documentation.
• Prepare complete, accurate income certification packages for review by compliance teams and applicable city agencies.
• Resolve file deficiencies and track outstanding documentation to support timely approvals.
• Maintain compliance with affordable housing program requirements, tenant selection plans, Fair Housing requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Manage waiting lists, applicant referrals, and required screenings, including CAPS and EIV processes when applicable.
• Support apartment showings, lease preparation, lease signings, subsidy documentation, and move-in coordination.
• Monitor vacancies and applicant progress, lead weekly vacancy meetings, and collaborate with property management and compliance teams to meet occupancy goals.
• Maintain accurate records in Housing Connect 2.0, Affordable Rent Café, Yardi, and other applicable systems.
• Minimum of two years of experience in NYC affordable housing, including leasing, compliance, and income certifications.
• Familiarity with HUD requirements, homeless housing programs, and Section 8 subsidies.
• Working knowledge of NYC supportive housing programs and processes, such as NYC 15/15, ESSHI, DHS SRO Supportive Services, SPC CoC, and the 2010E supportive housing application.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage substantial data, multiple applicant files, and competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Availability to work onsite in Queens five days per week.