Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing, Inc. (www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com), a full-service national staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct a search for a Leasing Agent for a very successful and long-standing non-profit community housing development corporation on the northside of Chicago, IL.

The Leasing Agent will be responsible for carrying out and completing the essential work of applicant screening, home inspection, leasing, and occupancy-related functions for rental and/or co-op housing, as well as maintaining the lowest vacancy rates possible.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and carry out the application and leasing process for persons seeking rental/coop housing including, but not limited to: screening applicants for vacant units based on predetermined tenant selection criteria, preparing eligible cases to be presented to the tenant selection and appeals committees, marketing, showing apartments, preparing leases and move-ins and maintaining an adequate number of screened and selected cases to ensure maximum occupancy.

• Ensure completion of all required items and documentation related to the applicant screening process including but not limited to landlord verifications, home visits, income certifications, credit, and criminal background checks, carrying out diligent follow-up with all relevant individuals/entities as required.

• Ensure that all policies and procedures related to leasing and occupancy are adhered to and ensure that all applicant files are reviewed by the Property Manager prior to submission to the Selection or Appeals Committees and that all resident leases are reviewed by the Property Manager prior to lease execution/signing.

• Coordinate and carry out annual inspections and all required follow-up duties including taking warranted action such as filing work orders, billing, etc. in relation to tenant damages noted during annual inspections and/or re-inspection in cases of bad housekeeping or failed inspections.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of related Administrative Support experience in a non-profit organization specializing in low-income housing.
• Bilingual Spanish skill preferred.
• Leasing experience a plus!
• Great relationship-building skills with tenants.
• Good communication, writing, organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary

Compensation/other details

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay Range: $21-$23 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm (37.5 hrs)
• Location: Onsite in Chicago, IL
• Health Insurance, Dental, Life, Disability and 401K

About our firm:

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com. Scion Nonprofit Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Affordable Housing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Leasing Office: 2 years (Preferred)
• Administrative Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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