Occupancy Specialist

McCormack Baron Companies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormack Baron is seeking an experienced administrative/property management assistant in St. Louis, MO to support leasing and property operations.

You will verify income eligibility, prepare certifications, assist with lease contracts, process rent payments, and help maintain day-to-day housing administration for low-income properties, ensuring compliance with program rules and regulations. McCormack Baron is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and two years’ experience in property management.
• Computer literate, flexible and able to assist with leasing and day-to-day property functions. Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations, good spelling, and grammar skills.
• Experience in the field of low-income housing and tax credit programs, particularly public housing, and Section Eight.
• Clearly communicate in a positive manner with applicants and residents
• Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communications skills
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have ability to problem solve and resolve applicant and resident issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with the ongoing leasing and administrative functions of the property.
• Verification of the certification for all resident files; ensure compliance with federal, local housing, and tax credit guidelines.
• Verify income eligibility and preferences of applicants, accurately compute family income.
• Assist with tax credit evaluations, initial certifications, and recertifications.
• Prepare contracts, lease agreements, income changes, interim reviews, housing assistance payments, and/or withholding.
• Process rent payments, work orders and purchases.
• Assist in the day-to-day administration of the low-income housing.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities based on business need.

• Assist the Site Manager with the ongoing leasing and administrative functions of the property.
• Verification of the certification for all resident files; all program related activities are in compliance with the rules and regulations of all federal regulations, local public housing, and tax credit guidelines.
• Verify income eligibility and preferences of applicants, accurately compute family income.
• Assistance with tax credit evaluations, initial certifications, as well as recertifications
• Prepare contracts, lease agreements, income changes, interim reviews, housing assistance payment adjustments, and/or withholding.
• Process rent payments, work orders and purchase.
• Assist in the day-to-day administration of the low-income housing.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma/GED and two years’ experience in property management
• Computer literate, flexible and able to assist with all aspects of leasing and day-to-day property functions. Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations, good spelling, and grammar skills.
• Experience in the field of low-income housing and tax credit programs, particularly public housing, and Section Eight.
• Clearly communication in a positive manner with the applicants and residents
• Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communications skills
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have ability to problem solve and resolve applicant and resident issues.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers/printers, and filing cabinets.
• This position requires sitting, bending, stooping, or standing as necessary. Our offices are equipped with electronic desks for standing or sitting.

McCormack Baron is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.

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