Affordable Housing Leasing Specialist

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 15 days

8 paid holidays

Sick time 6 days

Pre-tax FSAs

401(k) match

EAP

Wellness program

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Catholic Charities in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Leasing Specialist to manage occupancy for housing projects. You will determine eligibility, process applications, and ensure compliance with HUD and Rural Development guidelines while maintaining tenant data.

Evidence of a high school diploma with two years of experience and Certified Occupancy Specialist certification (or willingness to certify within six months) is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist or ability to certify within six months.

Responsibilities

• Manage the resident selection by determining eligibility and income verification.
• Determine monthly rental payments and ensure compliance with HUD/Rural Development and LIHTC.
• Develop advertising within fair housing requirements; knowledge of MN housing laws.
• Manage housing processes from application to move-out and ensure compliance with HUD 4350.3 and related programs.
• Correspond with residents, caretakers, and regulatory agencies providing required documentation.

Education

High school diploma

Certified Occupancy Specialist

Job description

• Location 911 18th Street North,Saint Cloud, MN, 56303,United States
• Base Pay $22.58 - $28.22 / Hour
• Employee Type 40 Hr Work Week

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Join Our Team as a Leasing Specialist

Our Mission and Core Values

We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted in Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity,andService. Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing, food, and mental health that is seen and felt for generations.

Job Summary

The Leasing Specialist is responsible for fulfilling the occupancy requirements of the housing projects. The Leasing Specialist will determine eligibility for housing, process applications. The Leasing Specialist will be responsible for compliance with program regulations. The Leasing Specialist develops and maintains waiting lists for those projects that don’t have a resident manager and confers with Property Manager and caretakers to determine apartment assignment. The Leasing Specialist will be responsible for managing the re-certification process for HUD, RD. The Leasing Specialist will be responsible in inputting all tenant data accurately into program software.

What you will do

• Manage the Residentselection process by determining eligibility for housing and income verification.
• Determine monthly rental payments and makes all placements in compliance with Department of Housing and Urban Development Handbook 4350.3, Rural Development Handbook regulations, and Housing Tax Credit Program.
• Develop advertising for all projects within fair housing and EHO requirements, must have knowledge of MN state housing laws.
• Manage the housing processes from time of application through time of move out ensuring that we are in full compliance of HUD 4350.3, Rural Development and Housing Tax Credit Program.
• Initiates correspondence to residents, caretakers, and regulatory agencies providing required documentation and notices to all.

What we’re looking for (Required Qualifications)

Education: High school plus 2 years plus Certified Occupancy Specialist and/or pass Certification within six months of hire.

Experience: Four (4) years’ experience

Why Join Us?

We are passionate about enriching lives through quality housing and exceptional service. As a Leasing Specialist, you'll help create positive first impressions, build lasting relationships, and contribute to a culture where residents and team members feel valued. If you're looking for meaningful work that aligns with a purpose-driven mission, we'd love to have you on our team.

Why You Will Love Working Here!

• Vacation (15 days within your first year)
• 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
• 6 days ESST (safe and sick time)
• Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
• Employer-paid Basic Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (AD&D)
• Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or children
• Employer-paid long term disability insurance
• Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) accounts for medical, dependent care, and adoption expenses
• 401(k) plan with company match after 90 days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• The Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program