Leasing Manager

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.


Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with wraparound services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Leasing, the Leasing Manager manages the selection of applicants for and leasing for a portfolio of Breaking Ground's supportive housing and affordable housing that is managed by Breaking Ground. The Leasing Manger supervises a team of Intake and Eligibility Specialists who work directly with affordable and special needs applicants guiding them through the housing application process.


This position has a 35-hour work week.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise a team of Intake and Eligibility Specialists who are responsible for managing the application and selection process for leasing applicants
• Assist the Compliance team and Breaking Ground Building Directors to ensure occupancy standards and compliance with regulatory agreements
• Assist with managing housing lotteries
• Coordinate collecting data for reports, including occupancy stats, outcomes, demographics, homeless status, etc.
• Provide input for the selection of applicants
• Provide direction to team in communicating with housing applicants
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Tax Credit Compliance in a Real Estate Finance Environment
• 2 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system
• LIHTC certified required. Must obtain LIHTC within first six months of employment
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams


EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled