Traveling Lease Up Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Columbus Renaissance Housing I

• Columbus, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Traveling Lease Up Specialist Columbus, OH WHO WE ARE: Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 19 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance. WHERE YOU'LL WORK: Based in Columbus, Ohio, the Traveling Lease-Up Specialist will travel to affordable housing communities and construction sites across Woda Cooper's portfolio to oversee and support new property lease-ups. Reporting to the Senior Regional Manager, you'll work closely with Regional Managers, Community Managers, and on-site leasing teams to develop leasing strategies, monitor occupancy, coordinate marketing efforts, and help achieve 100% occupancy within established timelines. This hands-on role includes frequent travel, with availability to work evenings and weekends as needed, while providing remote and on-site operational support to ensure successful lease-ups and compliance with applicable housing program requirements, Fair Housing laws, and company policies. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the Senior Regional Manager, Regional Manager, and Community Manager in leasing up a property in a timely efficient manner. Travel as needed (up to 5 days a week) to communities/construction sites. Availability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. Promote and foster a teamwork environment. Establish timelines and strategies for pre-leasing and lease up of new communities to attain 100% occupancy within an assigned time limit. Meet with on-site office/leasing staff to set goals and participate in marketing meetings, draw calls, and other related lease-up communications. Participate in construction walks throughout lease up as needed and effectively communicate with related departments to ensure a successful lease up process. Complete weekly marketing, leasing, and traffic reports as well as participate in weekly lease-up strategy calls. Maintain a constant awareness of area market conditions. Seek out new residents by developing and maintaining a presence in the community through outreach to chambers of commerce, religious organizations, senior centers, employers, relocation companies, and relators, etc. Interact positively at all times with residents and the public to enhance the community image and ensure superior resident retention. Take telephone inquiries from prospective residents, obtain information about prospective tenant needs; describe apartment and community benefits, set appointments. Lease apartments to qualified applicants in accordance with affiliated housing program guidelines along with company procedures and Equal Housing Opportunity requirements. Obtain credit and other information as needed for processing and approval. Notify prospective residents of approvals and schedule move0ins and stay connected with the prospect throughout the application process. Responsible for the completion of all necessary forms on new residents and recertification forms for existing residents. Ensure that each apartment is ready for occupancy, distribute keys & resident handbooks, and other appropriate paperwork at the time of lease signing. Maintain and use a property waiting list for prospective residents. Conduct file audits and assist with preparation for state inspections, as needed. Maintain current knowledge of building amenities, local agencies/community resources, and area of interest to residents. Receive, post, and provide receipts for all application fees, security deposits and initial rents. Be knowledgeable and aware of, and adhere to all local, state, and federal laws applicable to the lasing of apartments. Understand the applicable income requirements for residents and Fair Housing Laws. Participate in company-sponsored continuing education and training programs. Maintain professional relationships with ownership, lenders, state agencies, and internal department heads, to identify their expectations and to effectively communicate property performance and critical issues. Execute all functions of this position within legal guidelines, corporate standards, and professional ethics. All other duties as assigned by the Regional Vice President.

REQUIRED SKILLS

& ABILITIES: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from different parties, including residents, staff associates, owners, lenders, and the general public. The ability to read, analyze and interpret government regulations as it pertains to industry and financial reports. Ability to write reports to Ownership, variance reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.

Proficient in Yardi, Rent Cafe, Microsoft Suite, and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and diligence.

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or another related field, or equivalent professional training experience preferred. 5-7 years of Multi-Family or Senior Housing experience preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid driver's license is required and maintained with an acceptable driving record. The ability to frequently stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The ability to occasionally lift up to thirty pounds.

BENEFITS

We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Short Term Disability and Life Insurance 401k with Company Match 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 12 Days Paid Time Off 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays! Fitness Reimbursement Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening. #SR1SP :