Assistant Director, Leasing

Job description

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 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. Reporting to the Director, Leasing, the Assistant Director, Leasing manages the applications and selection process for leasing applicants for the portfolio of Breaking Ground's supportive housing and affordable housing that is managed by Breaking Ground. The Assistant Director supervises Leasing Managers whose teams work directly with affordable and special needs applicants, guiding them through the application process and pairing them with available units. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • 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 EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled