Occupancy Specialist

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: Occupancy Specialist performs day-to-day leasing, and marketing activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, recertifications, and lease renewals, at a market rate property. ? Answers inquiries concerning policies and practices associated with the application and/or reexamination processes in a courteous and professional manner. ? Coordinates background information checks of tenants to be re-certified. Performs final eligibility verifications. ? Reviews lease documents for accuracy and completeness and executes leases. ? Prepares and completes Form HUD-50058 in an accurate and timely manner, sending it out to the Compliance Manager or Senior Staff/supervisor for quality control review prior to timely electronic submission to the Yardi Rightsources system. ? Collect and review interim transfer and re-certification information, evaluates, verifies, and calculates information and rent for re-certification and move-in. ? Explain rent calculations to tenants and assist with completion of re-certification materials as necessary. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Property Management. ? LIHTC, HOME, HUD Project Based Section 8. ? Microsoft Office Suite, Yardi experience a must. ? Conduct regular meetings with maintenance staff ? Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds. ? NCHM, COS highly preferred. ? Demonstrated leadership skills in decision making, problem solving and interpersonal relations. ? Agility to manage stress and respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations. ? Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making. ? Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals at all levels. ? Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously and deal effectively with changing priorities. ? Ability to work in an environment with a diverse group of people.