Leasing Agent - Affordable Housing Job at Pratum Companies, North Little Rock, AR

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  • Pratum Companies
  • North Little Rock, AR

Job Description

Leasing Agent

This position is responsible for providing on-site leasing and compliance for one or more residential multifamily apartment communities. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist to join our team. It is essential in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to low-income housing, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and Project-Based Section 8 housing. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting on-site leasing and compliance reviews, providing training, and ensuring that all properties meet the necessary standards for affordable housing. This is a fast-paced environment and attention to detail is a requirement for continued employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
Work Closely with tenants and applicants to lease, certify and recertify.
Leasing and processing applications following on-site client policies and procedures
Assist with move-ins/move-outs
Complete Annual and Interim recertifications, including:
Scheduling and administering resident interviews
Coordinating on-site data collections and processing of resident information
Scheduling resident recertification interviews
Insuring proper calculation of income, assets, rent levels, etc.
Coordinating apartment inspections for recertification's
Maintaining resident files in accordance with company policy & regulatory agency policy
Assisting office staff on other tasks, including collection of rents and social activities
Rehabilitation, brand new lease-ups, and re-syndication processes
Assisting management to prepare for state audits
Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned as needed

Requirements: 
Impeccable customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills  
Must have a minimum of three (3) years recertification experience with a preference for professional certification(s) such as Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), or any of the industry HUD and LIHTC designations required- Section 8 or Public Housing is acceptable
Have the ability to multi-task within time constraints
Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Property Management Software and Internet literate
Have a full understanding of the requirements for HUD and LIHTC programs
Prior LIHTC recertification experience is necessary
Strong understanding of the HUD 4350, experience with the 236 program and their CPO
Section 8 experience A MUST
Tax Credit experience A MUST
Public Housing experience A MUST
Bilingual English/Spanish is desired 

Workplace Requirements
Monday-through-Friday is the primary work schedule, but evenings and/or weekends may be required on a regular basis and may not be fully known in advance.

Education
High school diploma or GED. This position requires the ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and the ability to understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions. 

Professional Experience
A minimum of three years of experience in residential property management and Lease Up

Attendance/Travel Requirements
No travel

Computer skills
Intermediate Computer/Microsoft Suites/Internet knowledge and working knowledge of Outlook, and  OneSite/Yardi

Physical Demands
Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities. Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.

Learning & Development
Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Pratum prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare benefits including:
Medical, Dental & Vision
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Paid Personal/ Sick Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (self, spouse, child[rem])
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Company outings and events

This role is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week. It has an anticipated hourly pay range of $19.00-$23.00 an hour for a new employee depending on a number of relevant factors including individuals’ experience, qualifications, skills, abilities, client/property or company budgetary limitations/guidelines, and other job-related company and market considerations.  This position may be eligible to receive discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses on a spot or annual basis, which are variable depending on individual merit/performance, budgetary limitations, company performance, and other job-related factors.  this Full-time position (30+ hours/week) is eligible for 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks sick and related leave, 11 paid holidays, and health & welfare benefits as outlined on the Company’s website. 

To learn more about our company and our benefits, go to:

Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Interim role, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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