Rental Assistance Leasing Assistant

Metropolitan Development•Nashville, TN

7d•$46,238 - $52,012•Onsite

About The Position

The Rental Assistant Leasing Assistant works under the supervision of the Section 8 Lead Specialist, and is responsible for providing general administrative support, clerical, general accounting and leasing duties for initial move-ins and relocations under the housing choice voucher program.

Requirements

Ability to maintain courteous communications with program participants and the public
Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers, landlords, service providers, and low-income residents
Ability to perform general clerical duties
Ability to be detail-oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of assisted housing and federal, state and local laws and regulations governing rental housing
Knowledge of and ability to utilize computer software applications
Ability to receive and retain instructions
Ability to make good decisions.
Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification.
Ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires sitting, standing, and walking, dexterity of hands and clarity of vision, speech and hearing, and powers of observation; other physical duties as required.
High School diploma and at least one (1) year of additional training in administrative support or a related area, plus five (5) years of experience in administrative support, of which at least two (2) years is related to assisted housing or leasing of rental units.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Maintain records for the purpose of reporting program activity
Maintain records by adding memos and attaching relevant documents to appropriate files and records electronically.
Receive, process and distribute documents to appropriate specialists for eligibility determination.
Assist Section 8 Specialists in activity related to intake, leasing and continued occupancy
Receive and respond to general inquiries from tenants and owners
Produce and send appropriate correspondence to tenants and landlords
Add/update unit information in the software system
Develop full knowledge of program requirements necessary for eligibility for rental assistance, and convey requirements to participants in a clear, accurate and professional manner
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude
Work closely with specialists to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed
Other related duties as necessary.