What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Manager position at Breaking Ground and Careers?
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
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 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.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
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:
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 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.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
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
- 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