New Jersey Community Capital
Looking for an opportunity to provide the kind of customer service that breaks language barriers to homeownership? Do you have what it takes to connect low- and moderate-income communities to affordable housing resources at the largest community development financial institution in the state? If so, we want to talk to you!
Job Overview
The Leasing & Occupancy Specialist is primarily responsible for overseeing the leasing and ongoing tenant compliance for a portfolio of 500+ units, while maintaining a portfolio with high occupancy. In addition to interacting with the tenants, the Specialist will interact with third-party vendor and contractor relationships including third-party realtors, municipalities, government agencies, and general contractors.
Responsibilities
- Meets with perspective residents, identifies their housing needs, and interviews them to determine eligibility based on established criteria.
- Creates and maintains tenant applications.
- Reviews all applications and collects required documentation.
- Prepares leases and related leasing addendums.
- Collects funds related to applications, security deposits, and rentals.
- Completes move-in inspections with tenants.
- Strives to attain affirmative marketing and leasing goals.
- Oversees all ongoing tenant compliance functions, including any required recertifications with municipalities, applicable affordable housing programs, and HUD/Agency regulation throughout New Jersey.
- Ensures that annual rent increase requests are made with the appropriate municipalities.
- Ensures that all residents are presented with annual lease renewals.
- Facilitates annual tax credit auditing and ongoing compliance.
Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
- Must possess a high-level of moral judgment for handling confidential information.
- Experience with Yardi Voyager is a plus.
- LIHTC Certification and Possession of Occupancy Specialist Certification preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingual in both English and Spanish (preferred).
- Fair housing knowledge.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Reporting to the office the whole week is required.
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