Summary

The Leasing Coordinator reports to the Director of Property Management in Northern California and supports lease-up functions at new properties and helps process vacancy and recertification files at properties in need of expertise, collaboration, and teamwork. This position is responsible for analyzing and implementing lease-up processes, as well as coaching and training staff. This position may also assist with other special projects as needed.

This position requires travel throughout the Bay Area - South Bay, Santa Cruz, and Sacramento area. This is a great role for someone who likes variety, coaching and assisting others, and seeing their impact throughout different communities.

Responsibilities

Lease-up at new properties:

• Assist with set up of leasing office: oversee physical office set up and systems set up and participate in the marketing and outreach per approved marketing plan.
• Conduct trainings with leasing staff in relation to Yardi systems, applicant interview protocol, file processing, and compliance guidelines.
• Review all leasing files for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to compliance team and/or Right Source.
• Assist with lottery and waiting list set up and coordination, work with Waitlist Administrator and Compliance Administrator regarding waiting list reporting throughout lease-up.
• Resolve file issues quickly by escalating to appropriate staff or by using existing resources.
• Assist with transition to operations after leasing up completion, including permanent file set up, initial investor audit, and transition summaries/write-ups.
• Communicate weekly with corporate compliance staff to provide updates and address issues.
• Responsible for meeting weekly lease-up goals and providing solutions as needed.
• Perform lease signing and inspection process with new tenants as needed.
• Oversee temporary staff and report any issues to agency and or Director of Property Management.

 Occupancy support at other sites:

• Support assigned sites by processing or reviewing vacancy / recertification files and communicating with Occupancy Specialist to ensure a reduction of vacancy rate.
• Support sites with audit preparation and/or audit remediation findings 
• Train staff on vacancy and recertification process
• Report to Director of Property Management any findings or areas that may need improvement.
• Provide coverage as needed at other sites related to vacancy, recertification and Property Management.

Qualifications

• Background in affordable housing compliance, property management and leasing
• Knowledge of landlord/tenant law and Fair Housing
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Proven analytic ability.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Excellent organization skills and attentive to details
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize duties, meet multiple deadlines and work as a team member at various locations.
• Proven ability to work with diverse individuals.
• California Driver’s license

Preferred

• Bilingual
• Certification in Occupancy compliance 
• Knowledge of property management 
• Customer/public relations experience
• Tax Credit and HUD Experience
• Supportive Housing Experience

BRIDGE Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.