Upper Sioux Community
Housing Authority

5722 Travers Lane
PO Box 147

Granite Falls, MN 56241
Office: (320) 564-3853
Fax: (320) 564-4698

uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov

Job Description
March 2023

Position: Housing Program Specialist

Department: Upper Sioux Community Housing Authority
A Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) under the laws of the Upper Sioux Community

Reports To: Executive Director

Supervises: N/A

Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Position Summary:
This position is responsible in assisting the Executive Director of the Housing Authority in administering Housing
related programs daily.

Essential Duties:

• Create and maintain files and client records of all Housing activities.

• Market programs and assist clients in filling out applications.

• Certify applications and determine eligibility according to program guidelines.

• Work with 3rd party vendors and partners in obtaining required documentation.

• Create required Mortgage documents in accordance with program guidelines and applicable laws.

• Attends loan closings with required parties.

• Record monthly loan payments in loan software, complete bank deposits.

• Run required reports on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis.

• Report loan status information to Executive Director and/or Housing Commission

• Stays abreast of current lending guidelines, rules, and laws.

• Upholds confidentiality of information at all times.

• Attends meetings and trainings as necessary or required.

• Assists Executive Director on a day-to-day basis.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Assists maintenance with rental properties as needed.

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Interpersonal Skills and Qualifications
• Ability to take direction well and to maintain absolute confidentiality of all appropriate and privileged

information.

• Ability to work well with a diverse population and to deal tactfully with the public.

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
  

• Knowledge of loan servicing software and/or fund accounting software
  

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Associate degree in business, accounting, or clerical field preferred.

• A minimum of one year of accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred or minimum of two years

• Previous work experiences within Native American Housing
  

Other:

• Must possess valid Minnesota Driver’s License and able to meet standards for driving Upper Sioux Community

• Must be able to attend training off-site and occasionally out of town/state for more than a day at a time to

• Must be willing to submit to a background check, pre-employment, and random drug tests.

• The Upper Sioux Community is an equal opportunity employer. However, in the event of equally qualified

If interested, send cover letter, and resume to:
Upper Sioux Community Housing Authority

PO Box 147
Attn: Housing Director

Granite Falls, MN 56241

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