SCOPE OF ROLE:

Service for the Underserved, Inc. (S:US) is a dynamic and growing social service and housing agency with over 40+ years of experience in providing housing and services to the most vulnerable in New York City.

The Real Estate team at S:US is tasked with maintaining and expanding S:US’ large and diverse Real Estate portfolio. Our team’s goal is to fulfill S:US’ commitment to reducing homelessness and providing a life of purpose by ensuring all of our residents have a safe, clean, affordable place to call home, and all our staff have the right work environment to carry out the mission. This is an exciting    time for the Real Estate Team as S:US has a dynamic and growing pipeline of affordable and supportive housing, with 900 units in construction and another 1000 in predevelopment.  S:US is among the largest providers of supportive housing in New York State and nationally.

Under the supervision of the Senior Compliance Manager, the Leasing Manager will support over 500 units of affordable housing across 12 buildings that are owned by S:US and funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health.  The buildings house low income individuals and the offices for the program staff that support them. The Leasing Manager will be the primary internal point of contact and coordinate apartment turnovers, repairs, leasing and ongoing tenancy issues within the portfolio. If/when a major capital project is undertaken within one or more of the buildings, the Leasing Manager will oversee any temporary relocation needs that are required in close coordination with other S:US teams.

This position is based in the Soundview section of the Bronx with flexibility to work from home or S:US headquarters in Manhattan as desired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and execute leases for new tenants have been referred to fill vacancies
• Prepare and execute lease renewals for existing tenants
• Work with Housing Development and Property Management teams to evaluate potential impact of capital projects on tenants and programs
• Prepare reports requested by internal and external stakeholders that speak to tenancy and related issues within the portfolio
• Maintain meticulous records and file systems held to an “audit ready” standard
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 or more years, experience in supportive/behavioral health housing, landlord/tenant legal affairs, property management, or asset management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER