Management Fellow - Housing

Full Job Description

The County of San Mateo's Housing Department is seeking a Management Fellow to join our team!

The Management Fellowship program, which creates a channel into future leadership opportunities within the county, is designed for recent postgraduate Master candidates.
Fellows will also be part of the 2026 Regional Fellowship Cohort which made up of other Management Fellows from surrounding cities in San Mateo and Santa Clara County. The Management Fellowship program will provide learning forums and workshops where Fellows can network and hear from City and County leadership. Fellows will also have the opportunity to obtain a career coach to help with career advice and learn how to maximize their Fellowship opportunity.

Position:
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of routine administrative, operational and technical duties in support of the Real Estate Development and Asset Management team; research, write, and present reports and recommendations. This is a temporary, time-limited position, full-time (40 hours per week).

Department:
The Department of Housing is made up of two divisions, Housing & Community Development (HCD) and the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM), in addition to admin and fiscal staff. The department is led by our Director, Raymond Hodges, and our Deputy Director, Rose Cade, who leads a team of talented and dedicated employees to work on affordable housing opportunities in one of the least affordable housing markets in the United States.

Housing & Community Development (HCD) HCD team members collaborate with diverse stakeholders to facilitate the development and preservation of affordable housing through the provision of local, state, and federal funding, along with the sharing of best practices and innovative policies.

They support public service agencies, microenterprises, homeless and transitional shelters, core services, and fair housing organizations through grant funding and technical assistance.

Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) The Housing Authority serves over 4,700 low-income households by providing rental subsidies so that they may rent in privately owned properties in San Mateo County's expensive housing market.

Currently, approximately 1,700 property owners participate in the HACSM's programs.

By leveraging its Moving-To-Work (MTW) status and collaborating with HCD, the Housing Authority also provides funding and support in preserving existing and developing new, affordable housing units.

Requirements

Assist in monitoring the operational performance of a portfolio of housing and county owned real estate assets comprised of more than 225 loans totaling over $300,000,000 in funding to support long-term asset viability and program funding requirement compliance.

Maintains contact records for developers, owners, and related stakeholders to support ongoing portfolio management and communication.

Helps collect property financial reports, including annual budgets and third party audited financial statements and assists in maintaining internal performance tracking tools, residual receipt payment projections, and portfolio reporting systems.

Supports annual asset monitoring activities by coordinating with property owners, developers, and property management teams to collect required documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and program requirements.

Coordinates periodic site visits and physical inspections between County and consultants to evaluate property condition, operational performance, and adherence to asset management objectives.

Reviews and tracks compliance requirements, including insurance documentation, contractual obligations, and regulatory deadlines.

Maintains organized asset records and documentation within internal systems and assists with portfolio document management and file organization initiatives.

Provides support for loan servicing activities, including loan modifications, amendments, and related documentation.

Assists with asset management activities for County-owned properties and supports income certification or monitoring processes as required.

Provides backup support for related housing programs, including single-family housing activities, and assists with special projects assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate degree with coursework in urban planning, real estate, finance, accounting, economics, public administration, business administration or related subjects preferred.

Two years relevant work experience, preferably in multifamily asset or property management.

High proficiency with common office software tools, such as spreadsheets, word processing and presentation tools (e.g. MS Office Suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or the equivalent).

Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly develop facility with software commonly used in real estate and financial reporting

Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Self-starter, detail-oriented, quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.

Knowledge of:

Federal, State, Local Funding sources used in affordable housing project development and applicable compliance reporting requirements

Research and report preparation methods and procedures

Modern office procedures, methods and computer software and hardware

Principles of mathematics and statistics

English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation

Skill/Ability to:

Learn basic principles of local government management and public administration

Interpret the policies and procedures of the Housing and Community Development Division within the Department of Housing

Learn and understand the organization and operation of the Real Estate Development and asset management team

Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures

Prepare clear and concise reports

Proofread and detect errors in typing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Independently prepare correspondence as requested

Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education:
Graduate degree with coursework in urban planning, real estate, finance, accounting, economics, public administration, business administration or related subjects preferred.

Experience:
Two years relevant work experience, preferably in multifamily asset or property management.

Additional Information

To apply for this exciting position, please click on the "Apply" button or go to http://jobs.smcgov.org.

In addition to completing the application, you will need to attach:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years.

It is anticipated that this fellowship will last typically for up to two to three years.

An eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.