Leasing Assistant

Join THA as a Leasing Assistant and help create a better Tulsa by transforming lives and communities!

SUMMARY

Salary Range: $16.82 - $17.88

Assist the Property Manager in providing a fiscally sound, safe, and secure and properly maintained high quality Tulsa Housing Authority property for residents, while following the Asset Management philosophy of providing front line services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Compose and prepare routine correspondence and periodic reports; assist the Property Manager with the completion of leasing documents and clerical duties.
• Receive and greet potential residents, show available units, encourage applicant occupancy.
• Investigate complaints and handles inquiries from residents regarding all issues relating to the occupancy of the units and related services.
• Monitor the condition of the property to insure the health, safety, and security of the residents, guests, vendors and employees.
• Ensure that program procedures and all reporting requirements are maintained in accordance with agency standards and HUD regulations.
• Assist in planning, organizing, directing, maintaining fiscal reporting, and accounting procedures for the site; preparation of budgets, monitor expenditures.
• Establish and maintain a high level of technical expertise in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations.
• Coordinate with other social agencies and entities in the community to provide additional resources to residents.
• Counsel residents and make referrals to the Resource coordinator as needed.
• Assist the Property Manager in rent collection procedures, evictions, housekeeping, property and move-in/out inspections, issuance of work orders, filing, resolving tenant complaints and duties as assigned.   
• Act as Interim Property Manager when the Property Manager is offsite, with supervision authority over office and maintenance staff assigned to the property.
• Order and maintain administrative supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 Requirements (Not an all-inclusive list)

• High school diploma or general education degree
• Strong Customer Service skills
• (1) year experience as a leasing assistant preferred
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) experience or certification is preferred.
• Property Management experience preferred
• Must have a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Must be available to work M – F, 7:30am – 4:00pm

Snapshot of EMPLOYER paid benefits:

• Principal 401(k) retirement plan with 11% THA contribution; employee also may contribute
• Health plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma) available the beginning of the month after start date.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental available the beginning of the month after start date
• Vision available the beginning of the month after start date
• Life insurance - 1.5x annual salary is paid for by THA        
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
  • Company paid time off December 24^th – January 1^st*
• Annual leave accrual (12 days/year that rollover)
  • 0 – 3 years of service:  12 days per year
  • 4 – 6 years of service:  15 days per year
  • 7 – 11 years of service:  18 days per year
  • 12 -15 years of service:  21 days per year
  • 16 +   years of service:  24 days per year

• Sick leave accrual (12 days a year that rollover)
• Flexible Spending Account available (Individual and/or Dependent Care)
• CareATC medical benefit at no cost to Employee

Who We Are

THA provides publicly assisted housing comprised of traditional public housing, mixed-finance sites, and housing vouchers. Currently, THA provides assistance to more than 20,000 individuals, or 7,200 families. THA is governed by a voluntary Board of Commissioners, each of whom is appointed by the Mayor of the City of Tulsa. The board employs THA’s President/CEO, who in turn employs the remainder of THA’s staff of approximately 200 team members.

E-Verify Required Notification to applicants:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

THA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. THA's Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all employment and personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, and disciplinary actions.