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