Compliance Administrative Assistant

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Client Overview:

Our client, a large, well-established organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Administrative Assistant to support a major lease-up initiative tied to affordable housing programs. This is a project-based role focused on regulatory compliance, documentation accuracy, and coordination across internal teams during initial occupancy.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr - $30/hr

Position Overview:

The Compliance Administrative Assistant will play a critical role in supporting affordable housing compliance during the lease-up phase of a large residential project. This individual will review applicant documentation, track compliance milestones, maintain audit-ready files, and support coordination between leasing, property management, and compliance teams. This role is fully onsite and deadline-driven. The schedule is from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Responsibilities of the Compliance Administrative Assistant:

* Support affordable housing compliance activities during the lease-up period.

* Review income, asset, and household eligibility documentation for accuracy and completeness.

* Track and organize high volumes of sensitive applicant and tenant data.

* Maintain physical and electronic compliance files to ensure audit readiness.

* Enter and update applicant and tenant information in compliance with the property management systems.

* Contact applicants to schedule appointments, confirm information, and follow up on missing documentation.

* Coordinate with leasing, property management, and compliance teams to resolve documentation issues.

* Monitor application status and compliance deadlines to support lease-up timelines.

* Respond to internal inquiries regarding documentation requirements and application status.

* Assist with internal and external compliance reviews or audits.

* Adhere strictly to confidentiality and data privacy requirements.

Required Experience/Skills for the Compliance Administrative Assistant:

* Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in document review and data entry.

* Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

* Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

* Ability to learn new systems quickly.

* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience /Skills for the Compliance Administrative Assistant:

* Yardi experience is strongly preferred.

* Affordable housing compliance experience (LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, NYC HPD, HDC) is strongly preferred.

* Candidates without affordable housing experience should come from mortgage processing, insurance administration, accounting, finance, or legal/compliance support backgrounds.

* Prior lease-up compliance experience is a plus.

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Benefits:

* Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).