Leasing Specialist

Company: Maiker Housing Partners
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Description:
Maiker Housing Partners is empowering people and strengthening communities in Adams County as a progressive housing authority built to address 21st century challenges. We are focused on ending the cycle of generational poverty by providing individuals and families with access to affordable housing, support programs, and by engaging in socially conscious community development. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, the private sector, property owners, housing providers and the community to ensure stability and economic self-sufficiency are achievable goals for all Adams County residents.Maiker Housing Partners manages 15 properties in its portfolio. This includes 1,656 total units, of which 1,244 are a part of affordable programs such as tax credit, 50058, 50059, public housing, NSP, and home funds.The Leasing Specialist assists in the leasing and management of Maiker HP's apartment communities by greeting future residents, offering tours of the available apartments and of the community, booking leasing appointments, answering incoming phone calls and e-mails and maintaining guest card entry into Yardi software.Maiker Housing Partners offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, short term and long term disability, 401(k) match and participation in the Public Employer's Retirement Association.$14.50 to $17 per hourEssential Duties and Responsibilities of the Leasing Specialist include but are not limited to the following:Leasing Activity:Consistently apply Fair Housing Standards to day to day activitiesGreet prospective residentsBook leasing appointmentsProvide tours to prospective residents of community and available unitsAnswer incoming phone calls and e-mailsComplete the guest card and enters into YardiPrepare necessary paperwork for move-insComplete all necessary leasing documents and file following the compliance guidelinesSubmits all necessary documentation to Compliance vendor for approval prior to move in or renewalEnsure all utility transfers have been madeCollect all necessary funds prior to move-inDisplay strong closing ratio of 30-50%.Able to perform the functions of an Assistant Manager in a two person office or in their absenceDay-to-Day Activities: Collection of rent and other monies dueLease renewal activityAdministrative portions of work order process, recording calls, entering the information in Yardi, closing work orders in Yardi Attend all seminars, meetings, training sessions and any other activityPlanning and implementation of resident events and office themesTravel as deemed necessary.

Requirements:
QualificationsTo perform as the Leasing Specialist successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the Leasing Specialist. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Leasing Specialist.Education/ExperienceOne year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or trainingWorking knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and OutlookWorking knowledge of Yardi Property Management softwareBilingual in Spanish/English preferredQualities and CharacteristicsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong selling skills; identifies and sells to customer needs, excellent listening skills, sensitive to customers, delivers effective presentations, negotiates well, uses closing skills appropriatelyProduct knowledge; translates product features to benefits, understands/responds to the competition, applies market knowledgeAttention to detailExcellent customer service skillsAlways meets deadlinesStrong mathematical skills: concepts include fractions, percentages, and ratiosAbility to interpret technical procedures and governmental regulationsAbility to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsAdaptability/Flexibility; open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needsPhysical Requirements/Working ConditionsRegular computer use throughout the day, ability to sit for lengthy periods of timeAbility to stand and walk on hard surfaces, and go up and down stairsAbility to lift/push/pull/carry various objects of 10 - 30 pounds frequently and 30 - 50 pounds occasionallyAbility to reach to shoulder level and aboveAbility to bend at the hips and kneesWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditionsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateMaiker provides, to the greatest extent possible, employment, on the job training and contract opportunities for low - and very-low income residents in connection with projects and activities administered by the Housing Authority. Maiker Housing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.PM19 PI132598087

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