Leasing Specialist (Affordable Housing)

Responsibilities:

The Affordable Leasing Specialist is responsible, under the direction of the Affordable Leasing Manager and the Director of Affordable Leasing, to provide key compliance related services for the Related Rentals portfolio, in accordance with regulatory program and agency requirements, all company policy and procedures, and all applicable Fair Housing Laws.

 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts eligibility appointments and processing applications for affordable or middle-income housing programs.
• Performs proper calculation of income and assets for all certifications.
• Follows up with applicants in obtaining required paperwork.
• Requests third party verifications, reviewing applicant provided information for accuracy and completeness.
• Runs credit and/or criminal background checks.
• Synthesizes and reviews information/documentation, determining applicant eligibility as per program guidelines and project criteria.
• Compiles documents for internal and external assessment.
• Assists in marketing/re-marketing activities and housing lotteries
• Aides in other leasing activities such as unit showing, lease signing, and subsidy processing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Compensation:

$75,000 - 85,000/yr 

 

Benefits:

• Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
• Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
• Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in LIHTC and/or Section 8 multi-family leasing.
• Have an accredited housing certification (Low Income Housing Tax Credit Specialist and/or Certified Occupancy Specialist) or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment 
• Experience working with New York City regulatory agencies (NYC HDC, NYC HPD, NYS HCR/HFA).
• Experience with Yardi.
• Experience with lease ups and/or mini-lotteries on NYC Housing Connect required.
• Knowledge of NYC rent stabilization.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Initiative to work both independently as well as within a team while being able to perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bi-lingual is a plus but not mandatory.
• Have NYS Notary License, or the ability to obtain license within 1 year of employment
• Travel required up to 10%.

Overview:

Related Management Company (RMC) is the leading innovator in managing real estate as an owner/operator. There is strength in numbers – RMC operates hundreds of properties in 22 states and Washington, D.C., providing our employees with unparalleled growth opportunities. Our portfolio includes affordable, workforce, market-rate, and luxury housing. We are passionate about exceeding quality expectations in every single asset class. As a subsidiary of Related Companies, we’ve been at the forefront of sustainability too, with most of our new developments pursuing LEED Silver certification or higher.

 

At RMC, we Welcome Everyone. It is our mindset that welcomed employees invoke welcomed residents. When you work here, you’re encouraged to be your best, authentic self. With persistent focus, we are strengthening internal mobility, employee engagement, and investing in leadership development to continuously improve the employee experience.

 

 

Related is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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