Administrative Assistant (4220)

Wingate Companies is looking for a new Administrative assistant/ Leasing Agent to join our team! The Administrative Assistant will interact directly with applicants and residents, leasing apartments, qualifying prospects, preparing lese documentation and complete move-in paperwork. The Leasing Agent also assists with the on-going relationship with the residents throughout their tenancy.

Duties include:

Generate new leases

Demonstrate technical selling skills to rent unit and obtain the required deposit(s)

Ensure resident applications, background checks, deposits and lease paperwork is completed in accordance with all legal requirements and company policies

Respond to internet leads and appointment requests

Generate traffic through company supported advertisements, internet sites

Prepare resident files

Preview property ready units prior to appointments

Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers

Answer prospective, resident, and customer inquiries which may include questions about the community, the company, lease details, and amenities

Create and track maintenance service orders, monitoring for completion

Rent collections

Run EIV reports

Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary

Essential Skills and Abilities:

Administrative Skills – General office duties, writing letters, answering phones, filing, preparing reports, interpreting policies and procedures, proficiency in office equipment

Analytical Skills – Knowledge of organizational and community policies and procedures. Ability to apply policies and procedures to solve everyday issues. Strong attention to detail.

Communication/Language Skills – Ability to present and effectively communicate (written and oral) with all levels of employees, residents and prospects, outside agencies and manage large volumes of correspondence. Ability to compose and proofread documents. Ability to interpret HUD manuals.

The Leasing Agent experience preferred, but not limited to:

Onesite Experience

Section 8 Experience

Apartment Leasing Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Leasing Agent: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14213: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person