What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Manager position at POAH Communities?
Leasing Manager
POAH Communities, an exciting and highly entrepreneurial organization committed to community development and to preserving ‘at risk’ affordable rental housing, is seeking an individual to serve as Leasing Manager. This individual will report to the Property Manager.
About the Opportunity
The Leasing Assistant position will present apartments and their provided amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants. The Leasing Assistant will also:
- Manage marketing of vacant units and timely rent collection to meet the properties’ budgetary goals following company policies and procedures and applicable HUD regulations.
- Advertise available apartments using a variety of media and promoting materials
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle.
- Facilitate residents’ interviewing and screening process.
- Understand the lease and grievance procedures.
- Assist the Property Manager by ensuring that systems are in place or created to maximize resident and employee safety and health, and to preserve physical assets.
- Implement procedures including maintaining wait lists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of two years of experience in affordable property management or LIHTC leasing.
- Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills.
- Basic proficiency in the use of computers including Word and Excel.
- Some post high school education preferred.
- Familiarity with Yardi software is a plus.
- Knowledge of HUD regulations, forms, inspection criteria and processes.
- Knowledge of multilayered programs such as RAD, Project Base Section 8, Housing Choice Vouchers and Tax Credit.
- Extensive Benefits package (i.e., Life Insurance, PPO Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) and AD&D)
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Program
- NEW Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Commute Expenses (parking & transit)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. POAH Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the work force. For more information, visit us at www.poahcommunities.com.
