1. SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Real Estate team at S:US is tasked with maintaining and expanding S:US’ large and diverse Real Estate portfolio. Our team’s goal is to fulfill S:US’ commitment to reducing homelessness and providing a life of purpose by ensuring all of our residents have a safe, clean, affordable place to call home, and all our staff have the right work environment to carry out the mission. This is an exciting time for the Real Estate Team as S:US has a dynamic and growing pipeline of affordable and supportive housing. S:US is among the largest providers of supportive housing in New York State and nationally.

Under the supervision of the Director of Housing Development, the Development Assistant/Assistant Project Manager will support the development team’s efforts to grow and expand the affordable and supportive housing pipeline. The role will assist with project acquisitions, predevelopment processes, construction loan closings, construction, building openings, and loan conversions. The Development Assistant/Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in ensuring the efficient functioning of the Real Estate Development team, maintaining a smooth working environment and providing essential support as needed.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage invoices related to Real Estate development projects
• Support Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Director of Housing Development with managing calendar, scheduling meetings, and other administrative tasks
• Maintain meticulous records and file systems related to project documents
• Support the coordination of due diligence in advance of real estate loan closings
• Assist with the creation of materials and presentations related to community outreach, project presentations, and housing related internal and external events
• Coordinate the signatures for real estate related documents, including but not limited to documents related to real estate loan closings
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and emails and managing confidential information
• Assisting other staff members with administrative tasks and coordination
• Support the team with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as needed
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree or equivalent with a year of experience in real estate development, supportive / behavioral health housing, property management, asset management or other areas of supportive or affordable housing operations. Experience can be professional or personal.

·         Effective written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Passionate about the S:US mission generally and provision of supportive housing in particular
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.