Assistant Director, Leasing

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground is looking for an Assistant Director of Leasing who will oversee application processes and manage a team of Leasing Managers for supportive and affordable housing. The ideal candidate will have a background in housing programs and experience in compliance and applicant guidance. This role is crucial in helping people's transition from homelessness to stable housing, contributing to a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in housing programs.
• LIHTC Certification required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Leasing Managers overseeing application processes.
• Partner with Compliance team on occupancy standards.
• Manage housing lotteries and ensure property leasing.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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.

Assistant Director, Leasing

Reporting to the Director, Leasing, theAssistant Director, Leasingmanages the applications and selection process for leasing applicants for the portfolio of Breaking Ground's supportive housing and affordable housing that is managed by Breaking Ground. The Assistant Director supervises Leasing Managers whose teams work directly with affordable and special needs applicants, guiding them through the application process and pairing them with available units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Leasing Managers who each oversee a team of Intake and Eligibility Specialists responsible for managing the application and selection process for leasing applicants
• Partner with the Compliance team and Building Directors to manage occupancy standards and compliance with regulatory agreements
• Assist in managing housing lotteries and ensure properties are fully leased within the deadlines set by monitoring agents and stakeholders
• Manage reporting and data collection for occupancy statistics, outcomes, demographics, homeless status, etc.
• Provide guidance for Leasing Managers and their teams in communications with applicants
• Communicate with private developers on recommendations of applicants
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system
• LIHTC Certification required
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams