Landlord Outreach Specialist
Full Time
Greensboro, NC 27402
Posted
Job description
Position Type
Staff
University Information
UNC
Greensboro, located in the
Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher
research activity and
community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three
UNC
System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most
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20,000+ students, and
3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With
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74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for
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Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The complexity of social, economic, and structural factors that have created such lasting social problems as substandard housing, segregation, and homelessness and the need for sustainable community development demand a multidisciplinary, multi-method, community-engaged approach. Center for Housing and Community Studies (CHCS) brings together faculty, staff, and students from multiple disciplines to address these problems as well as to provide a point of contact for community partners, an opportunity for the practical education and training of UNCG students, and community-based evaluation and sustainable long-term regional planning.
Position Summary
The
Landlord Outreach Specialist will oversee and coordinate landlord outreach efforts for the Eviction Mediation Program with the Eviction Mediation Program Manager to develop relationships with landlords in the community. The position will work to increase landlord participation in government programs such as Section 8 and the current Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The Landlord Outreach Specialist will also reach out to landlords about investing in permanent affordable housing in our community.
The Landlord Outreach Specialist will develop outreach materials for landlords. This position will develop and maintain information on properties and landlord contacts for use by the Housing Navigation team.
The position will assist with data collection and perform community engagement to support CHCS in research and policy development work
The Landlord Outreach Specialist will attend regular meetings with staff, community partners, and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
BACHELOR’S DEGREE AND ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Real Estate License
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 2 years experience in the fields of housing policy, social work, business, or related fields.
- Ability to communicate professionally and directly with senior officials, elected officials, and executive directors.
- In-depth knowledge of conflict resolution and mediation.
- Knowledge of housing-related matters, including rental contracts and lease agreements, and local housing resources.
- Experience in working with a diverse group of people under difficult circumstances.
- A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Social Work.
- Knowledge of the law, in particular housing laws, would be preferred.
- Experience in communicating and disseminating findings to a broad and diverse audience through a written and oral presentations to diverse public constituencies.
- Experience in property management.
- Knowledge of various low-income housing grants/investments.
- Basic knowledge of the housing situation in the Guilford County area.
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range
$43,647-$50,000
Org #-Department
CTR for Hsing - Comm Studies - 11515
Work Hours of Position
8 a.m. - 5 p.m, M-F with some program related meetings and activities that may fall during evening and weekend hours
Number of Months per Year
12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Administrative & Managerial
Career Banded Title
University Program Specialist
Open Date
02/14/2023
Close Date
02/24/2023
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Exempt
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