Leasing Manager jobs in Lincoln, NE

Lincoln Housing Authority seeks a strong leader with program and policy background – ideally in the area of low income/HUD public housing programs - to lead our leasing team. In this management team-level position, you will manage staff, write and interpret policies, ensure compliance, and have a strong desire to connect people to decent, affordable housing. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

Position Summary

The Housing Manager, Properties & Leasing will lead a team that is responsible for leasing up and preserving LHA properties, manage housing programs and policies, and ensure compliance with federal programs. Other important duties will include:

• Oversee and ensure compliance of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, Public Housing programs, HUD multi-family programs, and complies with ongoing requirements.
• Review and revise (as needed) the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy.
• Collaborate with LHA Maintenance Manager to ensure all properties, units, grounds, and laundry facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• Oversee and ensure approval and denial of all applications for LHA owned/managed units.
• Engage in tenant relations and lease enforcement.
• Serve as a proactive liaison to the federal government and searches for new sources of government funding.
• Interpret government housing directives and relate procedural information to staff; develop plans to meet HUD regulations and serve as project coordinator with HUD.
• Conduct informal hearings for fraud and denial of assistance and make final determinations.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, public administration or accounting, along with considerable administrative and supervisory experience in public management. Years of experience may be substituted for degree.
• Knowledge of HUD public housing programs and regulations and low-income housing tax credit programs and regulations, landlord/tenant laws and property management functions.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved with the delivery of housing related services.
• Ability to interact with neighborhood groups and agencies, including the ability to coordinate ideas of diverse groups into a mutually accepted plan of operation.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct staff and demonstrate sound judgment and good decision making.

Application Information:

• For more information about LHA and this position, visit L-housing.com.
• Application deadline is January 16, 2024.
• Annual salary range is $78,000 - $105,000.
• Background checks will be conducted on final candidates.
• Lincoln Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person