Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
About Cornell Pace
Cornell Pace Inc. is a leading New York-based affordable housing property management company with over 30 years of operating history and approximately 6,000 units under management. We specialize in NYCHA PACT, LIHTC, HUD/HPD-regulated, and Section 8 properties across the New York metropolitan area. We are growing and seeking experienced, mission-driven professionals to join our team.
Role Overview
This role is central to our leasing and subsidy operations. Reporting to senior management, the Subsidy & Leasing Administrator is responsible for managing a high volume of lease activity, maintaining compliance with multiple housing subsidy programs, and serving as a key point of contact for tenants and subsidy agencies. The ideal candidate is organized, persistent, and experienced in the full spectrum of affordable housing leasing.
Responsibilities
Leasing & Renewals
• Process high-volume lease renewals monthly, including adjustments for preferential rents, PHFL 610, and applicable rent payment standards.
• Enter and maintain all initial leases and lease renewals in Yardi Voyager with accuracy and timeliness.
• Market and rent vacant apartments with and without housing subsidies, including FHEPS, City FHEPS, Section 8, HOME, and others.
• Pre-qualify prospective tenants across various Federal, City and State rental assistance programs.
• Contact tenants to schedule lease signings and collect or update required documentation.
Subsidy & Agency Management
• Enter and reconcile Section 8 and program payments from agencies in NYC and outside NYC, covering both tenant and agency shares.
• Make necessary payment adjustments for share changes, both retroactively and prospectively.
• Submit lease renewals to Section 8 and housing agencies; follow up to secure timely rent increases.
• Submit annual increases for project-based voucher rent payments.
• Follow up with Section 8 and agencies to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Respond promptly to incoming inquiries from tenants and subsidy agencies.
General
• Facilitate the collection and submission of all required applicant and tenant documents.
• Perform other related duties, reporting, and analysis as assigned.
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager (required).
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience working with Section 8 and multiple housing subsidy programs (required).
• Strong working knowledge of FHEPS, City FHEPS, HOME, and other NYC-area subsidy programs.
• Knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and Certificate of Occupancy/COS compliance (a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues, tenants, and agencies.
• Demonstrated work ethic, persistence, and reliability.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.