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Director of Housing Management

Comunilife, Inc.

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Housing Management is responsible for procuring and maintaining adequate, affordable apartments for all of Comunilife's Scatter Site housing programs within the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. This position manages the leasing process and will be the point person for all Property Management issues. The Director of Housing Management will report to the Senior Vice President for Programs and work primarily out of the Agency's Bronx office but will also spend time in the field.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Ensures that Comunilife maintains an adequate number of apartments to meet the agency's contractual obligations;
2. Develops and maintains a wide network of landlords throughout New York City.
3. Maintains database in Salesforce- includes; new leases, lease renewals, rent adjustments, de-leasing etc...
4. Works with Salesforce consultants to redesign Salesforce platform.
5. Monitors rent payments & security deposits
6. Manages new leases, expired leases, and lease renewals
7. Negotiates reasonable rents
8. Closely tracks all "month to month" units
9. Works with outside legal support as needed
10. Works closely with Programs, Maintenance Dept & Finance
11. Develops & Maintains relationships with Landlords
12. Researches new apartments
13. Ensures that all units are vacated & surrendered according to procedure
14. Produce weekly and monthly housing reports as needed
15. Supervises Assistant Housing Managers and other designated staff
16. Assists Senior Vice President for Programs, as needed

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 Broad knowledge of the New York City rental practices/policies.

 Developed administrative skills. Strong management skills-principles and people. Experienced working with multiple types of service programs.

 Exhibit good judgment, practical day-to-day experience working with a diverse group of people, and hardworking.

 Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Creativity and latitude.

 Strong written and verbal skills, organizational excellence, and team-oriented.

 Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

 Ability to work well independently and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment.

 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.


JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Requirement(s)
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience; Experience maintaining a complex database Ability to cold call property owners and management to introduce the agency and establish business relationships; Familiarity with New York rental practices; Strong written & verbal communication skills; and Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Physical Demands
Non-physical.

Working Conditions
General Office Environment. Extensive field work is required.

Certifications & Licenses Required
Valid NYS drivers license required

Contact

To apply please visit our website at http://comunilife.iapplicants.com

Posted on 09/22/14; CVMHA ID #8190