Posting number: 27-00285
Department: 270 - Iowa Finance Authority
Job classification: Administrative Assistant 2
Posting type: Open
Categories: Office and Administrative Support
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Iowans through affordable housing, this is an ideal opportunity for you! The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), located in Des Moines, IA, invites you to bring your talents to our mission-driven team as our HOME Program Specialist.
About Us
At the Iowa Finance Authority, we’re committed to enhancing the economic well-being of Iowans. From helping first-time homebuyers achieve their dreams to supporting disaster recovery and water quality initiatives, we’re at the heart of improving the quality of life for residents across the state.
About this Opportunity
The HOME program, administered by the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD), provides grant funding to assist in the building and rehabilitation of affordable housing infrastructure. As our HOME Program Specialist, you’ll join our HOME and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) team to provide administrative and programmatic assistance for the effective and efficient administration of State and Federal program funds.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with:
Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results.
Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
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As an employee of the Iowa Finance Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee, and you are eligible to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits web page
The HOME Program Specialist position is a non-merit, contract-covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Administrative Assistant 2. This position is non-exempt per FLSA regulations.
Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.
The Iowa Finance Authority is an EEO/AA Employer
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description
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