What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Specialist position at Preservation Management, Inc.?
Looking for a career or a new career at a company that cares about you? Look no further! Preservation Management, Inc. is committed to creating a caring community for our employees and residents.
PMI is currently looking for a passionate individual to join our team in Greenville, SC as our Leasing Specialist and we are not afraid to train the right individual.
What we you offer you: a full-time position with a competitive salary and a robust benefit package.
Benefits include:
- 16 days of Paid time off
- 12 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life and Short-term disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life and Long-term disability Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Tool Reimbursement Program
- And much more
Specific duties include:
- Manage residents’ re-certification, rent increases, utility allowance changes, controlled expenses, and tenant satisfaction.
- As required, process residents’ recertification; ensure that scheduled recertification for LIHTC and Section 8 is completed on time; report to On-site Property Manager on status of recertification monthly and discuss any discrepancies.
- Maintain occupancy level of 97% or better:
- Work with the On-site Property Manager and the PMI Marketing Coordinator to develop tenant marketing plans for the property; distribute sales materials and conduct marketing activities to attract prospective tenants to the property.
- Read and keep track of tenant applications on the “wait list;” update and maintain the “prospect tracking report” in the Boston Post database.
- Read and file all received applications; perform preliminary review of all received applications and determine if applicants appear to be income and program eligible.
- Make appointments with prospective tenants; help show available units to prospective tenants.
- Ensure that renting and advertising practices are not discriminatory; implement the resident selection procedure to ensure adherence to the site Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan and Resident Selection Criteria, including all targeted occupancy requirements identified in the governing documents.
- Help the On-site Property Manager to enforce the terms of rental or lease agreements and termination-of-lease procedures; collect delinquent accounts promptly; submit outstanding accounts to collections and special billing.
- Monitor reports that all security deposits are processed within 30 days of tenants moving out.
- Prepare all paperwork for the On-site Property Manager for final approval prior to tenants moving in or transferring to different units.
- Includes leases, move inspection forms, request for lease approvals, and other necessary paperwork.
- Assist the On-site Property Manager in preparation for all site REAC reviews, Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR), Investor Site Reviews, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) reviews.
- Ensure a minimum rating of “Satisfactory” in any review or audit and no corrected 8823.
- Respond to agency communications within required timelines; prepare responses to audits, including recommendations for procedural changes.
- Log onto and update company computer-based records, including maintenance of accurate resident household information; submit required company, governmental, or agency reports in a timely manner.
- Travel to local bank branches and make deposits of property revenues on an as needed basis.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a high school diploma – Associates Degree preferred;
- Three years related property leasing experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Desirable applicants have completed industry course work in Certified Occupancy Specialist training or being willing to take classes.
- Site Occupancy Specialists should possess an introductory knowledge of some or all of the following initiatives:
- Implementation and compliance requirements for federal housing programs such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits;
- Section 8 Project and Tenant Based (including Preservation/Enhanced Vouchers) programs; Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation and the Project Based Voucher program;
- Rural Development 515 and Rental Assistance programs;
- Section 236 Interest Reduction and Section 221-d-3 programs;
- FHA and Risk Share mortgage insurance programs as well as state funded housing programs.
- Current knowledge of all applicable local, state, federal and industry standards required of occupancy specialists, including: all HUD, Rural Development, and IRS rules and regulations specific to their assigned property;
- Experience in the use of business computer systems and software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
All Employment offers are contingent upon completion of a background check and drug screen.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Preservation Management, Inc. (PMI) has been providing comprehensive residential property management services since 1990. We specialize in managing properties that utilize government subsidies and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to provide affordable housing for low-income residents, including households with elderly and disabled members. PMI currently manages 95 apartment communities in 17 states. The company also provides resident services programs, tailored to the needs and interests of residents.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
