The New York City Housing Authority seeks a Special Projects Coordinator for the Mixed Finance Oversight Unit within Public Housing Tenancy Operations. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director for Mixed Finance Oversight and may also work on projects directly with the Vice President of PHTO related to Department or Authority priorities. The Special Projects Coordinator is primarily focused on building infrastructure for the newly expanded Mixed Finance Unit, which supports properties (and their residents) who engage with a combination of community development programs including Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Public Housing.

This is a critical position on a dynamic team that prioritizes excellent customer service and effective analytical and communication skills. Great organization, detail-orientation and ability to juggle multiple projects independently and within deadline are a must.

Responsibilities include:

- Assist in general unit and department administration; help ensure different teams work towards unit priorities; administrative liaison. Includes coordinating ongoing and/or project work related
to procurement, emergency management, human resources, IT, etc.
- Coordinate Section 8 and LIHTC training programs, including collaboratively developing materials, keeping them up to date, providing technical assistance and managing training logistics.
- Act as IT liaison: support new RCMS system development and roll out; coordinate system fixes and changes.
- Assist in developing and managing reports, coordinate reporting processes.
- Make recommendations and assists with developing administrative procedures, document process workflows for the unit’s functions.
- Provide authoritative interpretation based on research of complex open issues and resident cases and follows up to resolve.
- Represent the unit or department at meetings; liaise with Property Management, Leased Housing, Law and other NYCHA departments.
- Manage special projects.
- Perform difficult work in assisting with LIHTC audits and Annual Owners Certification submissions to ensure there is no loss in funding.

Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills strong presentation development skills training development experience a plus. 2. Proven ability to identify issues and solutions, and to support process change implementation. 3. Experience in engaging a wide variety of stakeholders. 4. Experience analyzing data and/or managing reports. 5. Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, and Outlook experience in Smartsheet knowledge of Salesforce a plus. 6. Self-starter who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 7. Experience with affordable housing programs, especially Section 8, LIHTC and Public Housing.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.