Compliance Assistant

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future