Job Description
The Homeownership Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the success of Alachua Habitat for Humanity's mission by guiding potential homeowners through the application process and supporting them throughout their homeownership journey. This position fosters positive relationships between Habitat and the communities it serves by educating, assisting, and empowering individuals and families toward achieving affordable homeownership.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the recruitment and selection of potential Habitat homeowners through outreach, information sessions, and application processing.
- Review applications, conduct eligibility assessments, and verify applicant information, including income and employment status.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for applicants, providing support and guidance throughout the application process.
- Act as staff liaison to Homeowner Selection Committee.
- Continually learn and establish partnerships regarding down payment assistance or other homebuyer funding opportunities.
- Work with volunteers, staff and committees to support the homeownership process and ensure a smooth transition from applicant to homeowner.
- Coordinate homebuyer education classes and track sweat equity hours for partner families.
- Provide post-closing follow-up and support to new homeowners.
- Obtain Qualified Loan Originator (QLO) certification within the first two (2) weeks of hire, maintain it thereafter, and ensure compliance with all federal and state lending laws.
- Process homeownership applications, ensuring all required documents are received.
- Track applications and maintain applicant files from inquiry to completion.
- Follow up with prospective homebuyers on completing their application.
- Follow and remain current on all regulatory practices associated with homebuying through state laws, federal laws, and Habitat for Humanity International policies.
- Coordinate the use of third-party lenders to originate mortgages and ensure compliance.
- Assist with the process of getting the purchase agreements, mortgages and other down payment assistance documents prepared for the homeowner to sign at closing.
- Ensure compliance with Affiliate Operations Manual (AOM), Fair Housing laws and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA).
- Participate in and help coordinate Habitat's monthly homeowner meetings.
- Maintain compliance with any grant requirements for all programs.
- Submit documents to funding sources to obtain approval and meet compliance requirements.
- Maintain database of information regarding all aspects of the homebuying process.
- Handle applicant financial and personal information, including income, credit, and employment records, with strict confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and operations of AHFH.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social work, business, finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two (2) years of experience in mortgage lending, housing counseling, case management, or a related field.
- Ability to obtain QLO certification within two (2) weeks of hire, including passing the required credit and background checks.
- Working knowledge of Fair Housing laws, ECOA, and TILA, or the ability to learn them quickly.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing financial documents.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully with applicants from diverse backgrounds.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort learning database software.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Compensation:
$21.00-$23.00 per hour, depending on experience
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How to Apply
Send resume and cover letter to Samantha Taylor, [email protected], by November 20th, 2026.