Program Administration Specialist I

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Join forces with DHCD's Housing/Homeless and Special Needs Housing Unit in fulfilling our mission of increasing the capacity of local organizations and developing public and private partnerships to support housing initiatives. We are currently seeking a Housing Program Administrator to administer The HOME American Rescue Plan- Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This position works closely with communities and an array of service providers, including nonprofits, units of local government, and housing authorities, to ensure effective and efficient provision of comprehensive tenant-based rental assistance. If you are devoted to addressing housing needs and building partnerships to enhance housing resources, we invite you to apply, to make a meaningful impact. 

The Housing Program Administrator will: 

•Provide technical assistance, monitor compliance of grantees, support the development program documents, and ensure programs are implemented and delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines. 

•Enhance the availability and accessibility of housing resources by providing quality technical assistance, training, policy interpretation, and support in the development of recommendations for policy changes for these programs. 

•Serve in a supportive role in the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan process and the planning of the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference. (DHCD) partners with state, federal, local, and nonprofit housing and community and economic development initiatives. 

DHCD invests over $350 million annually in addition to $2 billion in federal recovery programs as a partner to Virginia communities to create safe, affordable, and prosperous communities to live, work, and do business in Virginia. This is a restricted position, funded in part by non-general funds. The availability of funding is scheduled for review on an annual basis. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant and non-general funds. Must be able to engage in periodic overnight travel. A valid Virginia driver’s license is required. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits/incentives include: Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Tuition Reimbursement Dental/Medical/Vision plans Sick, Family/Personal, Annual, Military, and Community Service Leave Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Disability Plans (Short and Long Term) Retirement and Savings plans Life and Long-Term Care Insurance Telework Eligible Commonwealth of VA Employees ONLY discounts Follow DHCD on Twitter (X), Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram! #DHCD_LeadingCommunities

•Considerable experience using spreadsheets and database programs to ensure program compliance and monitoring is required.

 •Experience in program administration including interpretation of program regulations and meeting program reporting requirements. 

•Experience with financial record keeping and/or bookkeeping or equivalent work experience in a professional office environment required. 

•Experience in conducting and providing, training workshops, making technical presentations, and effectively communicating to facilitate group discussions with diverse populations, team members, and stakeholders. 

•Work experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to create reports, draft documents and create presentations. 

•Knowledge of business administration financial practices including payment processing, expense reporting, and financial account reconciliation. 

•Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing while building impactful working relationships with diverse populations, team members, and stakeholders. 

•Ability to read and interpret specific program regulations and apply them to understand program requirements regarding grant financial administration to successfully monitor grantee activities. 

Additional Considerations:* Knowledge of state housing, homeless services, and tenant-based rental assistance programs preferred Analytical skills such as data and information analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, researching, etc. preferred. Experience in managing multiple programs, priorities, and fiscal resources preferred. Experience managing state and/or federal housing and programs is preferred. Experience in administering and tracking payments with state and federal grants preferred.