Occupancy SpecialistLeasing Specialist

Occupancy Specialist/Leasing Specialist Niagara Square Waterfront and Shoreline Apartments - Buffalo NYJob Summary: TheOccupancy Specialist/Leasing Specialist interacts directly with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy. Acts as the Companys representative by conveying the benefits of the community. Responsible for the leasing process from introduction to the actual occupancy of the resident. Sells features and benefits of apartment living to prospective and current residents. Achieves and maintains occupancy goals. Responsible for all phases of the leasing Received: Reports to Property Exercised: No supervisory duties Functions of the Position: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class.)Occupancy Specialist Duties:Processes income certifications/recertifications for multiple affordable housing programs and updates Yardi monthly Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment and transmits TRACS (Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System).Greets applicants and provides instruction and guidance to prospective residents during application leasing to include intakes interviews processing and preparation of applications and their and maintains waiting and maintains office and rental expense with rent collection efforts by mailing notices to delinquent lease packages and supplemental documents for new new resident projects as assigned by property a positive active and collaborative relationship with residents communities and associated and adheres to company policies rules and patiently professionally and cooperatively with residents and staff to provide high quality customer and respects resident and applicant Consultant Duties:Builds relationships with prospective and current residents and coordinates all phases of the leasing process: intakes interviews processing preparation and distribution of polished and professional sales tours of the model apartment vacant apartments and community tiered rent levels and occupancy and prepares annual lease renewals and income daily turnover log maintains waiting list prepares weekly leasing reports and market lease packages and supplemental documents for new new resident backup support to Occupancy a positive active and collaborative relationship with residents communities and associated and adheres to company policies rules and patiently professionally and cooperatively with residents and staff to provide high quality customer service. Preserves and respects resident and applicant Qualifications: Education and Experience:Associates degree or equivalent work experience required. Two years sales/leasing experience desirable. Certified Occupancy Specialist Designation required (depending on property needs COS experience with Project Based Section 8 Section 236 Rent Supplement and 13A experience may be needed). Qualifications and Skills:Strong math skills and attention to detail required. Knowledge of subsidy regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel. Highly motivated and able to work independently. Ability to handle resident or building emergency situations if needed. Excellent organizational proofreading and interpersonal skills Core Competencies required for all positions: Teamwork Integrity/Ethics Dependability Customer Focus Adaptability/ Specialist/Occupancy Specialist Competencies required: Job Knowledge Quality Self Development Personal Organization Productivity Computer Skills Customer Service Product Knowledge Sales Skills Communication Internet : $17.50 - $24.00 per hourActual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills experience qualifications and geographic location.