Apartment Leasing/Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Career Strategies is hiring a Leasing / Administrative Assistant to join a busy apartment community! We are looking for someone who can provide excellent customer service to residents, prospective residents, visitors, and vendors while assisting with the day-to-day leasing and administrative needs of the property.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, dependable, organized, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday 8AM - 5PM

Tax Credit, Section 8, HUD, or other affordable housing experience is HIGHLY PREFERRED.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, prospective residents, visitors, and vendors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Answer incoming calls, take messages, and respond to leasing inquiries
• Conduct follow-up calls with prospective residents
• Tour the community, model units, and available apartments with prospects
• Assist with leasing vacant apartments and the application process
• Qualify prospective residents based on move-in date, household size, income requirements, budget, and other applicable criteria
• Assist with Tax Credit, Section 8, HUD, and/or affordable housing documentation and compliance , when applicable
• Maintain compliance with Fair Housing laws and community policies
• Communicate with current residents and assist with resident relations
• Submit and follow up on resident work orders
• Coordinate with Property Managers, Assistant Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Technicians, and Groundskeepers
• Assist with data entry, filing, emailing, document preparation, and other administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• Tax Credit, Section 8, HUD, or affordable housing experience highly preferred
• Previous apartment leasing or property management experience preferred
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 2+ years of customer service experience preferred
• 1+ year of sales experience preferred
• Strong phone and in-person communication skills
• Experience with inbound and outbound calls
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Professional, dependable, and customer-service focused
• Ability to problem-solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and grow within the property management industry

Benefits of working with Career Strategies include:

• Weekly pay
• Opportunities to gain experience with established property management companies
• Potential long-term and permanent placement opportunities
• Professional development and industry experience
• Exposure to different communities, management styles, and property types

Career Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Thorough background required

\nCompany Description

Career Strategies has been building staffing partnerships since 1989. Our professional expert recruitment team provides candidates and clients with the staffing partnership they need to keep up with today’s ever-changing business environment.

Our candidates are the heart and energy of our firm. We embrace our candidates’ talent by understanding their goals and making them a reality. Our recruiters immerse themselves in learning what inspires each candidate. Uncovering that inspiration through active listening and tailored recruitment strategies. The recruitment team works collaboratively to present our candidates with exceptional opportunities whether full-time, temporary or contract-to-hire.

Company Description

Career Strategies has been building staffing partnerships since 1989. Our professional expert recruitment team provides candidates and clients with the staffing partnership they need to keep up with today’s ever-changing business environment. \r\n\r\nOur candidates are the heart and energy of our firm. We embrace our candidates’ talent by understanding their goals and making them a reality. Our recruiters immerse themselves in learning what inspires each candidate. Uncovering that inspiration through active listening and tailored recruitment strategies. The recruitment team works collaboratively to present our candidates with exceptional opportunities whether full-time, temporary or contract-to-hire.