Location: Ithaca,NY, USA
OFFICE- LEASING SPECIALIST Linderman Creek, Ithaca, NY
Ithaca, NY ( Property Management
Job Type
Full-time
Description
As an Office-Leasing Specializing at Conifer, you will:
Be responsible for assisting in all operations of the leasing office and will work with Conifers Compliance team members, to ensure our properties are compliant with Tax Credit, (LIHTC) housing program regulations.
Monday- Friday, 8:00 am 4:30pm
Conifers many great offerings include:
+ Competitive Pay
+ 15 Paid Time Off days, PLUS 13 Paid Holidays
+ 401(k) with company match
+ Elective benefits included: Medical + HSA with Company contribution, Dental, & Vision
+ Company paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Insurances
+ Ongoing training and career growth opportunities as Conifer grows & expands their footprint
+ Extraordinarily positive culture & environment
+ Robust employee referral payment program
You will report directly to the Community Manager for our community, Linderman Creek in Ithaca, NY, 152 Units. You will work to minimize vacancies, quickly lease apartments, promote good working resident and public relations, assure program compliance, and perform office tasks as required. You will qualify new tenants, provide tours of the community, and handle all details of move-ins. Daily activities will include working collaboratively with your community team as well as key partners in Maintenance, Compliance, Property Management, and outside housing authority representatives to ensure all required aspects of apartment turnovers, leasing, compliance and assisting in operating a stable, fiscal operation are covered and meeting all requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Meet all deadlines in a timely manner as required under the various compliance regulations.
+ Complete compliance reports as requested and required.
+ Support Compliance and Leasing team members as needed.
+ Willingness to learn and train on other housing compliance programs needed.
+ Work collaboratively and effectively with regulatory housing compliance representatives.
EXPERIENCE
+ Minimum 1 to 3 years prior leasing experience preferred.
+ Prior experience with Low-Income Tax Credit, HUD Section 8 & other HUD programs.
+ Knowledge of affordable housing industry compliance software program(s) required for processing state, 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.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
+ Minimum High School/GED equivalent required.
+ COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) OR AHM (Assisted Housing Manager)
+ Star (Rural Development 515)
+ HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional)
+ SHCM (Specialist in Housing Credit Management)
+ Fair Housing
Join our dynamic Conifer Realty Team -- Conifer is a nationally ranked, full-service real estate company specializing in the development, construction, management, and ownership of high-quality, affordable housing communities. Since its inception in 1975, Conifer has grown considerably currently owning and managing over 15,300 multifamily units representing over 228 apartment communities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
The hourly range for this position is $20.00-$23.00 per hour. The actual compensation may vary depending on a wide range of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, location, etc. This range also does not include additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.
APPLY TODAY via our website link: to complete our application process and attach your resume. You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team!
Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.