ABOUT THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT:
The Housing Department works to promote and maintain the socioeconomic diversity of the city by managing and implementing the City’s efforts to meet the housing needs of low-, moderate-, and middle-income residents; managing affordable housing programs; and developing initiatives to preserve and expand the City's stock of affordable housing.
The Housing Department works closely with the Community Development Department (CDD), the planning agency for the City of Cambridge as it fosters a livable, sustainable, just, and equitable community. The Housing Department and CDD engage and collaborate with community partners, other government agencies, and residents to make Cambridge a desirable place to live, work, learn, play, and innovate.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Housing Development, the Asset & Compliance Manager for Affordable Housing is a key member of the Housing Division's affordable housing development team and is responsible for overseeing the City’s significant and growing portfolio of affordable housing loans. This portfolio includes loans made by the City of Cambridge and by the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust to affordable housing providers. The Asset & Compliance Manager also works in cooperation with other Housing Department staff to review requests for refinancing and loan restructuring, and oversee compliance monitoring for existing City-assisted affordable housing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities include:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience
· Bachelor's degree in related field and seven years of related work experience. Preference for candidates with degrees in Finance, Real Estate Management, Business Administration, or Non-profit management. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for 2 years of work experience.
Skills & Abilities
· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds in a courteous, compassionate, and professional manner;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to read and analyze large quantities of information. Must have sufficient mobility to get back and forth from office. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted primarily in a standard office environment which includes fluorescent lighting, air conditioning, computers, and other standard office equipment, but may also involve meetings in other offices or facilities as well as site visits and inspections of scattered site properties around the city. This position may be eligible for hybrid work under the City's Telework Policy, depending on operational needs.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
Competitive benefits package including:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Please upload the below documents to complete your application:
ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve -- one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.