WSFSSH, Inc.
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)
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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)
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