Compliance Specialist

Company Overview 

Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.   

Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed. We empower each other to lead by example, collaborate, and evolve – inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join Asset Living, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning.    

Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility.

Compliance Project Specialist

The Compliance Project Specialist provides critical administrative and project-level support to ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations. This role works closely with the Compliance Team to manage ongoing reporting, documentation, and communication with housing agencies. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and familiar with affordable housing programs or eager to learn. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and update Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMPs), ensuring plans are current, accurate, and compliant with HUD and state requirements.
• Track and monitor complaints submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), helping ensure timely responses and resolutions.
• Assist with due diligence efforts for acquisitions, refinancing, and other transactions by gathering, organizing, and reviewing necessary compliance documentation.
• Monitor and track deadlines for corrective action responses issued by state housing agencies, ensuring submissions are made accurately and on time.
• Regularly update the Property Info Workbook, a key internal document that holds critical compliance and operational data for each property.
• Maintain the Audit Tracker, ensuring it reflects current audit statuses, upcoming inspections, and necessary follow-ups with agency reviewers.
• Track the submission and completion of Unit Status Reports (USR) and required annual reports to state and federal agencies.
• Track and record the completion of first-year construction inspections, coordinating with internal teams and agencies as needed.
• Provide assistance with utility allowance (UA) documentation and calculations, including gathering utility data and preparing submission materials.
• Perform other related administrative compliance duties as assigned, such as file maintenance, document formatting, reporting support, and correspondence with housing agencies. 

Education & Experience

• Experience in affordable housing compliance. 
• Familiarity with TDHCA regulations, LIHTC, or HUD programs is a plus.  
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare and edit compliance documents accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using compliance or property management software such as RealPage or similar systems is helpful.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. 

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.