About the Role
The Assistant Director, Leasing manages the applications and selection process for leasing applicants for Breaking Ground's supportive and affordable housing portfolio. This role supervises Leasing Managers who guide applicants through the process and pair them with available units.
Responsibilities
- Supervise Leasing Managers who each oversee a team of Intake and Eligibility Specialists responsible for managing the application and selection process for leasing applicants
- Partner with the Compliance team and Building Directors to manage occupancy standards and compliance with regulatory agreements
- Assist in managing housing lotteries and ensure properties are fully leased within the deadlines set by monitoring agents and stakeholders
- Manage reporting and data collection for occupancy statistics, outcomes, demographics, homeless status, etc.
- Provide guidance for Leasing Managers and their teams in communications with applicants
- Communicate with private developers on recommendations of applicants
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system
- LIHTC Certification required
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- Detail oriented and organized
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Writing skills
- Analytical skills
Experience Level
- 3 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system
- 2 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 - 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.
- 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 is the largest developer and manager of permanent supportive housing in New York.
- Since its founding in 1990, Breaking Ground is regarded as industry leaders in the marketing, lease-up, quality assurance and compliance for projects financed through the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.
- The Leasing and Compliance Team oversees the marketing, tenant selection, and compliance for projects as well as annual compliance and recertification for buildings.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
