Logo
WSFSSH, Inc.

Assistant Director of Leasing

WSFSSH, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261

Save Job

Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Assistant Director, Leasing About Us

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization responding to the need for low-cost housing. Our mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting that enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides social services in housing for low-income persons, especially those who are older, who have experienced homelessness and who live with mental illness.

Job Summary The Assistant Director of Leasing will report to the Director of Leasing and Compliance and will supervise a Leasing Specialist. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director of Leasing is to manage leasing and subsidy tasks for the WSFSSH portfolio, including the timely completion of lease renewals, processing of rental subsidies, legal rent registration, and leasing of new developments.

In carrying out these duties, the Assistant Director of Leasing interacts extensively with both external stakeholders (lenders, syndicators, equity investors, government entities, etc.) and internal staff to ensure that WSFSSH meets its quality assurance requirements.

Please Note:

This is a full-time position required to be in-house 5 days a week (35 hours) Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee rental subsidy application process, including preparation, submission, and monitoring for approval by city agencies

Oversee monthly review of subsidy payments from city agencies and address discrepancies

Manage the NYS annual legal rent registration process, including gathering data from tenant files, online data entry, and mailing submissions to tenants

Coordinate the initial lease package preparation process with internal departments and external parties, if applicable

Monitor city, state, and federal guidelines to ensure lease packages meet the requirements. Revise lease packages in line with current guidelines and communicate changes to building management

Monitor lease renewal schedule and prepare lease renewal packages pursuant to local, state, and federal guidelines

Oversee the upload of leases, riders, and form letters into property management software and maintain merge fields

Determine initial rents and subsequent rent increases based on regulatory agreements and annual tenant recertifications

Participate in the lease-up of affordable housing developments by WSFSSH

Track and monitor housing court cases in RealPage and follow up appropriately

Prepare reports as required for various city, state, and federal agencies in a complete and timely manner

Participate in updating and creation of department policies, including committees related to policy updates

Attend training sessions and conferences as required for skill enhancement

Comply with WSFSSH confidentiality guidelines

Attend supervision, team, and staff meetings

Supervise a Leasing Specialist and meet with staff regularly

Assist with other duties as needed

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

LIHTC certification preferred

Experience with property management software; RealPage’s OneSite is preferable

Strong working knowledge in LIHTC, rent stabilization laws, NYC residential rental practices, Project-based Section 8, tenant-based Section 8, Mitchell Lama, City FHEPs, CoC SPC, and other relevant programs

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in New York City’s affordable housing programs, including leasing and compliance, income certification, project management, subsidy/regulatory compliance, and/or property management

Required And Preferred Education, Experience And Credentials

High School/GED required

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs for extended periods across multiple buildings. Ability to maneuver in small spaces, kneel, crouch, climb ladders and lift a minimum of 35 lbs or more as needed.

Benefit Overview Westside Federation of Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings, flexible spending accounts (FSA), life & disability, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), commuter benefits and more. Voluntary benefit options and time off include 11-12 paid federal holidays, accrued vacation and sick time.

EEO Policy or Statement WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (35 hours)

#J-18808-Ljbffr