Certified Occupancy Specialist (Leasing Specialist)

Westminster Communities of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Florida is seeking an experienced Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) for its College Arms Towers senior living high-rise in Deland, FL. This full-time, on-site role requires certifying and recertifying applicants for HUD compliance, auditing resident files, and maintaining accurate occupancy records.

A Bachelor's degree is required, with COS certification preferred; training will be provided and a COS exam must be passed within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• COS certification preferred; must pass COS exam within 6 months.
• Experience with HUD certification and Section 8/affordable housing.
• Reliable, detail oriented, organized and able to work at a fast pace.

Responsibilities

• Certify and recertify applicants/households for HUD compliance.
• Audit resident files for HUD compliance.
• Maintain occupancy records and deadlines.
• Coordinate with property management team to ensure accurate leasing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Reliable

Fast-paced

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Certified Occupancy Specialist (Leasing Specialist)

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: CERTI027340

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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College Arms Towers
Deland, FL 32724, USA

Description

College Arms Towers, an affordable housing community for seniors, is seeking an experienced Occupancy Specialist (COS) for its senior living apartment high rise located in Deland, FL. This position requires knowledge of certifying and recertifying applicants or households and auditing resident files for compliance with HUD. Candidates must be reliable, detail oriented, organized, and are required to work at a fast pace. This position is full time, Monday through Friday.

Bachelors degree required. Certified Occupancy Specialist Certification preferred. Otherwise, selected candidate will attend company paid training and must pass COS exam within 6 months of hire.

EOE/DFWP- We honor those who serve.

Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Experience

Qualifications

1-2 years:

Section 8 and/or affordable housing

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