What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Manager position at Breaking Ground?
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with wraparound services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Leasing, the Leasing Manager manages the selection of applicants for and leasing for a portfolio of Breaking Ground's supportive housing and affordable housing that is managed by Breaking Ground. The Leasing Manger supervises a team of Intake and Eligibility Specialists who work directly with affordable and special needs applicants guiding them through the housing application process.
This position has a 35-hour work week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise a team of Intake and Eligibility Specialists who are responsible for managing the application and selection process for leasing applicants
Assist the Compliance team and Breaking Ground Building Directors to ensure occupancy standards and compliance with regulatory agreements
Assist with managing housing lotteries
Coordinate collecting data for reports, including occupancy stats, outcomes, demographics, homeless status, etc.
Provide input for the selection of applicants
Provide direction to team in communicating with housing applicants
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Tax Credit Compliance in a Real Estate Finance Environment
2 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system
LIHTC certified required. Must obtain LIHTC within first six months of employment
Supervisory experience preferred
Detail oriented and organized
Strong writing and analytical skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Salary : $30 - $33