Occupancy Specialist

Who We Are:

St. Nicks Alliance, a North Brooklyn based community organization, seeks to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people through employment, education, housing, elder care and social services. We do this by delivering impactful services with measurable outcomes to children, adults,and the elderly. As a civic anchor, we carry out this mission within the context of building a sustainable community for all people through the arts, environmental advocacy, and urban planning.

We are currently seeking a full-time Occupancy Specialist for our 260 Powers Ave location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

What You’ll Do:

As the Occupancy Specialist you will implement the income certification and reporting requirements on government, regulated housing properties overseen by St. Nicks Alliance.

Leasing & Compliance:

• Accountable for the re-leasing and marketing of all vacant units. Interview and complete income verification for applicants for vacant apartments as well as recertification of existing rental tenants as required by government guidelines.
• Review all pending applications to ensure compliance, accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain database for each assigned subsidized property through the electronic transmission of tenant records (TRACS) and assure eligibility.
• Adhere to a filing system that will facilitate and maintain a uniformed organizational system.
• Maintain applications, traffic and leasing data, move-ins and move-outs activity using Property Management Software.
• Process all new move-in applications, screen applicants and process credit checks.
• Process all tenants’ re-certifications timely, review eligibility and submit annual reporting.
• Prepare applicants’ files for approval to be reviewed by program, Supervisor and Owner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Occupancy Specialist, Assistant Director of Occupancy & Compliance, Director of Property Management, and Deputy Executive Director for Housing.

What We Are Looking For:

• College Degree preferred with 2year
• work experience in the industry.
• Occupancy Certifications: EIV, HUD & LIHTC
• Excellent oral & written communication skills, computer expertise (Word, Excel, One-Site).
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and independently.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish or Chinese a plus).
• Applicants may be required to take a skill assessment test.

What's In It For You:

• Compensation Range: $45-$50,000 per year (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K)
• 12 Company Paid Holidays; Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time off
• Learning & Development Opportunities & Access to Wellness Programs

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a resume with cover letter indicating salary requirements to St. Nicks Alliance, Attention: Occupancy Specialist Search to aarias@stnicksalliance.org and housingjobs@stnicksalliance.org

St. Nicks Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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