Assistant Director, Leasing

Reporting to the Director, Leasing, the Assistant Director, Leasing manages the applications and selection process for leasing applicantsfor 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