Deputy Director, Leasing

Breaking Ground; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground in Kentucky is seeking a Deputy Director, Leasing to lead teams responsible for leasing vacant units in the organization’s supportive and affordable housing portfolio. You will supervise Assistant Directors and Leasing Managers and partner with external agencies to process applications.

You will oversee initial lease-ups, ensure occupancy standards, coordinate with Housing Development during construction, manage lotteries, monitor reports, and maintain staffing to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• LIHTC Certification required.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Must be flexible, creative, and take initiative to work both independently and as part of a team to accomplish objectives.
• Superior writing and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Assistant Directors and Leasing Managers who are responsible for day-to-day operations for initial lease ups.
• Oversee post lease-up audits conducted by approved 3rd party.
• Work with Compliance teams and Building staff to ensure occupancy standards and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Housing Development during construction phase to facilitate marketing schedules.
• Manage housing lotteries and ensure properties are fully leased within deadlines.
• Review reporting and data collection including occupancy statistics, outcomes, demographics, etc.
• Oversee the selection of applicants and ensure compliance with regulatory agreements.
• Review applicant appeals and complaints as needed.
• Communicate with housing applicants, external agencies, 3rd party developers, government representatives and others on status of applications.
• Maintain staffing levels appropriate to complete workloads.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

LIHTC Certification

3 years of supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Reporting to the Director, Leasing, the Deputy Director, Leasing oversees teams who conduct the leasing of vacant units for the portfolio of Breaking Ground's supportive housing and affordable housing that is managed by Breaking Ground. The Deputy Director supervises Assistant Directors and Leasing Managers who manage the application process. The Deputy Director manages the partnership with external agencies and organizations who provide housing applicants. The Deputy Director oversees the management of applications and ensures applicants are processed in their appropriate order. The Deputy Director provides oversight for the initial lease-up of new or renovated properties and ensures the properties are fully leased within the deadlines set by monitoring agents and stakeholders. After the initial lease-up the Deputy Director provides the Director, Leasing the waitlist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Assistant Directors and Leasing Managers who are responsible for managing day-to-day operations for initial lease ups
• Oversee post lease-up audits conducted by approved 3rd party
• Work in close partnership with members of Breaking Ground’s internal and external Compliance teams and Building staff to ensure occupancy standards and compliance with regulatory agreements
• Coordinate with Housing Development during construction phase to facilitate marketing schedules
• Manage housing lotteries and ensure properties are fully leased within the deadlines set by monitoring agents and stakeholders
• Review reporting and data collection including occupancy statistics, outcomes, demographics, etc.
• Oversee the selection of applicants and ensure compliance with regulatory agreements
• Review applicant appeals and complaints as needed
• Communicate via phone, email, mail, fax as needed with housing applicants, external agencies, 3rd party developers, government representatives and others on the status of applications
• Maintain staffing levels appropriate to complete workloads
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system
• LIHTC Certification required
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Detail oriented and organized
• Must be flexible, creative, and take initiative to work both independently and as part of a team to accomplish objectives
• Superior writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams