Leasing Manager

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground in New York is seeking a Leasing Manager to lead the Intake and Eligibility Specialists, oversee leasing for supportive and affordable housing, and ensure compliance with LIHTC and HPD rules.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Leasing, you will coordinate occupancy data, assist with lotteries, and guide applicants through the housing process while maintaining high standards of accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Tax Credit Compliance in a Real Estate Finance Environment.
• 2 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system.
• LIHTC certified required. Must obtain LIHTC within first six months of employment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Intake and Eligibility Specialists who are responsible for managing the application and selection process for leasing applicants.
• Assist the Compliance team and Breaking Ground Building Directors to ensure occupancy standards and compliance with regulatory agreements.
• Assist with managing housing lotteries.
• Coordinate collecting data for reports, including occupancy stats, outcomes, demographics, homeless status, etc.
• Provide input for the selection of applicants.
• Provide direction to team in communicating with housing applicants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Breaking Ground is the largest developer and manager of permanent supportive housing in New York. Since its founding in 1990, Breaking Ground is regarded as industry leaders in the marketing, lease-up, quality assurance and compliance for projects financed through the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The Leasing and Compliance Team oversees the marketing, tenant selection, and compliance for projects as we ll as annual compliance and recertification for buildings.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Leasin g, t he Leasing Manag e r ma nages the selection of applicants for and leasing for a portfolio of Breaking Ground's supportive housing and affordable housing that is managed by Breaking Ground. The Leasing Manger super v s s a team of Intake and Eligibility Specialists who work directly with affordable and special needs applicants guiding them through the housing application process.

This position has a 35-hour work week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise a team of Intake and Eligibility S specialists who are respon sible for managing the application and selection process for leasing applicants
• Assist the Compliance team and Breaking Ground Building Directors to ensure occupancy standards and compliance with regulatory agreements
• Assist with manag ing housing lotteries
• Coordinate collecting data for reports, including occupancy stats, outcomes, demographics, homeless status, etc.
• Provide input for the selection of applicants
• Provide direction to team in communicat ing with housing applicants
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Tax Credit Compliance in a Real Estate Finance Environment
• 2 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system
• LIHTC certified required. Must obtain LIHTC within first six months of employment
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams