Certification Specialist

Independent Management Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Training and development program

Job summary

Independent Management Services is seeking a detailed, sales-minded Leasing Administrator to join our on-site team in Columbia, SC. You will conduct occupancy activities, verify income, and perform annual recertifications while maintaining excellent resident relations.

Role requires strong communication, follow-up, and familiarity with Tax Credit programs, HUD subsidy operations, and property-management software like Paycom and RealPage OneSite. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Sales-minded with strong communication skills.
• Excellent follow-up via phone or email.
• Experience with Tax Credit Compliance, EIV, and HUD Section 8 subsidies.
• Knowledge of REAC and MOR compliance.
• Proficiency with Paycom and MS Office; RealPage OneSite experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage occupancy, marketing, leasing, and resident verification.
• Collect eligibility data, rent calculations, and income verification.
• Handle annual income recertifications for residents.
• Perform unit inspections and ensure readiness for occupancy.
• Respond to resident requests and concerns promptly.
• Maintain professional relations with residents and stakeholders.
• Provide general admin support including filing, data entry, and phones.

Skills

Sales mindset

Communication

Follow-up

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Paycom

RealPage OneSite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Riverside - Columbia, SC 29201, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Independent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm, specializing in the revitalization of under-managed multifamily housing developments. Since our founding in 1989, we have expanded our nationwide presence to include over 100 sustainable communities in 11 states focusing exclusively in the affordable and workforce housing sectors. However, our total breath of experience also includes market rate and commercial property management.

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefit package. We intend to build a team of individuals, who are self-motivated, willing to learn and grow with our firm. We progressively uphold a professional management team to serve our clients, enhancing our management skills and capabilities. Your progress, training, experience, motivation, attitude, and goals may create many possibilities for career opportunities with our company. If you have superior attention to detail with outstanding communications skills and enjoy a challenging fast pace environment,

Responsibilities

• Occupancy, marketing, leasing, and resident verification procedures.
• Collect information from residents for eligibility screening, rent calculation, and income verification.
• Initial and annual recertification of income for residents.
• Complete unit inspections prior to move in/out and ensure units are ready for occupancy within deadlines.
• Receive and resolve resident requests and concerns.
• Foster positive working relationships with residents while always maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Administrative support tasks such as filing, typing, answering telephones, and data entry.
• Reports directly to the Site Manager.

Job Qualifications

• Sales-minded individual with attention to detail and strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent follow-up skills via telephone or email correspondence.
• Experience with Tax Credit Compliance, EIV, and HUD Section 8 subsidy programs.
• Knowledge of REAC and MOR compliance.
• Proficiency with Paycom software and Microsoft Office suite preferred.
• Experience with RealPage OneSite preferred.
• Demonstrated track record regarding work attendance and reporting to work timely.
• Must adhere to Federal Fair Housing Laws.

Qualifications: We offer a competitive salary plus benefits including:

• Employer paid health and dental insurance (100% employee only) with affordable dependent and family coverage.
• Voluntary insurance options: Vision, Life, Accident Injury, Long-Term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• 401(k) with above-average employer matching contribution.
• Generous paid time off package.
• Training and employee development program.
• Among many other employee benefits.