Leasing Manager

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.

Asset Management

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 wraparound 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.

Leasing Manager

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:

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

• 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

As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $29.67

• Max Hiring Rate $32.97

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