Leasing / Administrative Assistant

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11203
Compensation: $40–$45/hour
Duration: 4+ months, with potential for permanent hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 35-hour work week
Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established organization in the affordable housing/property management industry, is seeking a Leasing / Administrative Assistant to support the lease-up of a large affordable housing property in Brooklyn.

This is a great opportunity for someone with affordable housing, leasing, and administrative experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role will be heavily focused on administrative support while assisting with leasing and lease-up activities.

Key Qualifications

• Affordable housing and/or lease-up experience
• Experience with LIHTC recertifications and HCR requirements
• Strong administrative and leasing support experience
• Experience tracking applications, approvals, lease signings, and leasing activity
• Ability to calculate tenant income and rent percentages
• Yardi experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Rent-stabilized housing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the leasing and lease-up process for approximately 300 affordable housing units
• Track applications, approvals, lease signings, and overall leasing activity
• Assist with LIHTC recertifications and HCR-related requirements
• Prepare and organize applicant qualification packets and supporting documentation
• Assist with CityFHEPS and landlord packages
• Calculate tenant income and rent percentages to help determine eligibility
• Maintain accurate tracking of project-based and volume-based leasing activity
• Follow up with applicants and tenants regarding outstanding documentation and lease-signing requirements
• Provide general administrative support to the property management and leasing team
• Work closely with the Property Manager, Superintendent, and maintenance staff onsite
• Utilize Yardi and other leasing/property management platforms to maintain accurate records

About the Property

• Approximately 300 affordable housing apartments
• Active lease-up, with approximately 100 units currently signed
• Property includes commercial space and a parking lot
• Site-based position supporting the property management and leasing team
• Third-party provider assists with assembling applicant qualification packets

Team

You will work alongside a General Manager, Property Manager, Superintendent, and Maintenance Staff.

Interview Process

1. Video interview with the General Manager and Property Manager
2. Onsite meeting with the Senior Associate

Why This Opportunity?

This is a strong opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an active affordable housing lease-up while working closely with an experienced property management team. The position offers the potential to transition to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

For a faster response, please send your resume to jcanabal@ascendo.com

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Josh Canabal