LEASING SPECIALIST - ANDREWS TERRACE APARTMENTS

$35,360 - $41,600/Yr

Conifer Realty - Rochester, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Rochester, NY

251-500 employees

Real Estate

About the position

As a Leasing Specialist at Conifer Realty, you will play a crucial role in the operations of the leasing office, ensuring compliance with various housing regulations while minimizing vacancies and promoting positive resident relations. This position involves working closely with the Compliance team and other departments to manage apartment leasing processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all operations of the leasing office.
• Work with Compliance team members to ensure properties comply with Tax Credit and HUD housing program regulations.
• Minimize vacancies and quickly lease apartments.
• Promote good working resident and public relations.
• Qualify new tenants and provide tours of the community.
• Handle all details of move-ins.
• Complete compliance reports as requested and required.
• Support Compliance and Leasing team members as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with regulatory housing compliance representatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 to 3 years prior Affordable Housing experience preferred.
• Prior experience with Low-Income Tax Credit, HUD Section 8 & other HUD programs.
• Knowledge of affordable housing industry compliance software programs required for processing state and federal applications.
• Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills to meet required deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills to assist internal and external customers.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook); accurate data entry and proofreading skills.
• Prior Yardi Voyager experience with affordable housing modules preferred; OR other housing compliance software skills with willingness to quickly learn Yardi.
• Basic Accounting skills with understanding of receivables, payables, and ability to assess incomes in relation to compliance regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• AHM or AHM (Assisted Housing Manager) certification.
• HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional) certification.
• SHCM (Specialist in Housing Credit Management) certification.
• Fair Housing training.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 15 Paid Time Off days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Elective benefits including Medical + HSA with company contribution, Dental, & Vision
• Company paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Insurances
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
• Robust employee referral payment program