Leasing Agent

Housing And Community Services Inc; Kirby (WY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing And Community Services Inc. is seeking a leasing/administrative specialist to manage marketing, leasing, and resident coordination for affordable housing properties.

You will handle tenant screening, move-in processes, and occupancy compliance while supporting property operations and marketing initiatives. Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, about one year in HUD-subsidized housing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and housing software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of affordable housing management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and housing software.
• Knowledge of HUD requirements and Fair Housing laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist in office and leasing operations including answering phones, screening applicants, maintaining waiting list, setting appointments, showing property to prospective residents.
• Ensure knowledge of rents, amenities, square footage, deposits, and occupancy standards.
• Prepare move-in paperwork and conduct move-in orientation for new residents.
• Assist in leasing and marketing efforts.
• Assist in resident certification and re-certification of eligibility and income requirements.
• Inspect units using UPCS/HQS standards to ensure high performance during inspections.

Skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year experience in affordable housing management

CPO Occupancy Specialist

LIHTC Manager

HQS Inspector

Tools

Microsoft Office

Housing software

Office equipment (calculator, copier, fax, scanner)

Job description

Description

To be responsible for the marketing and leasing of apartments, to represent the property in a professional, and courteous manner; performs as instructed in the Policy and Procedures Manual; comply fully with Fair Housing Laws and operate the property in compliance with the local State and Federal regulations.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in all types of office and leasing operations on a daily basis to include but not limited, answering the telephone, screen applicants, maintaining waiting list, setting appointments, greeting the public, showing the property to prospective residents, filing, computer input, etc.
2. Must be knowledgeable in property information including rents, amenities, square footage, deposits, rental occupancy standards, etc.
3. Prepares move-in paperwork and performs a move-in orientation with new residents, as requested.
4. Assist in leasing and marketing efforts.
5. Assist in resident certification and re-certifying eligibility and income requirements.
6. Inspect all units using UPCS or HQS standards as required by the Policy and Procedures Manual ensuring each unit will sustain high performance rating when inspected for compliance to include final inspection of make ready units.
7. Participates in an on-going property improvement and marketing plan.
8. Ability to work evenings, overtime, and weekends, as needed.
9. Attend employee meetings and training seminars, as requested.
10. Ensures that the resident files and any other filed related to the property are well maintained.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

A high school or GED diploma and one-year experience in affordable housing (HUD subsidized) management or equivalent administrative experiences.

Knowledge of general office duties/management with basic accounting principles.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Sound organizational skills.
• One or more year's knowledge of Microsoft Office products and housing software
• Experience with office equipment: calculator, copier, faxing, answering phones, and scanning.
• Valid Driver's License
• Provides own transportation.
• Certified CPO Occupancy Specialist (Section 8 housing)
• Certified LIHTC Manager (Tax credit Housing)
• Certified HQS Inspector, if necessary

EEOC STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.