About the Role
The Deputy Director, Leasing oversees teams responsible for the leasing of vacant units across Breaking Ground's supportive and affordable housing portfolio. This role involves supervising staff, managing external partnerships, overseeing application processes, and ensuring properties are leased within established deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Supervise Assistant Directors and Leasing Managers responsible for managing day-to-day operations for initial lease-ups.
- Oversee post lease-up audits conducted by approved 3rd party.
- Work in close partnership with internal and external Compliance teams and Building staff to ensure occupancy standards and compliance with regulatory agreements.
- Coordinate with Housing Development during the construction phase to facilitate marketing schedules.
- Manage housing lotteries and ensure properties are fully leased within deadlines.
- Review reporting and data collection, including occupancy statistics, outcomes, and demographics.
- Oversee the selection of applicants and ensure compliance with regulatory agreements.
- Review applicant appeals and complaints as needed.
- Communicate with housing applicants, external agencies, 3rd party developers, and government representatives regarding application status.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels to complete workloads.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 4 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system.
- LIHTC Certification required.
- 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Must be flexible, creative, and take initiative to work both independently and as part of a team to accomplish objectives.
- Superior writing and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
Skills
- Low Income Housing Tax Credits
- Section 8
- HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams)
- Writing skills
- Analytical skills
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system
- 3 years of supervisory experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- LIHTC Certification
About the Company
- Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut.
- Supportive housing is a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
- Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness to come indoors.
- The organization helps people get and stay on the path to a permanent home through its Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
