Leasing Specialist / Occupancy Specialist

Westminster Canterbury, a senior living facility located in beautiful Daytona, Florida is seeking a full-time Leasing Specialist. The leasing specialist performs leasing and occupancy duties that support and maintain maximum occupancy levels while maintaining positive interactions with applicants, residents, staff and management. This position requires in depth knowledge of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations thus, Occupancy Certification is required within 6 months of hire. Westminster Communities of Florida will cover the cost of training and testing.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs leasing and occupancy tasks


• Certifies and recertifies applicants and tenants


• Builds and maintains resident files and ensures that they are in compliance with regulations


• Uses customer service skills to take resident requests, address resident concerns, and resolve them quickly


• Maintains professional demeanor at all times


• Uses exceptional multitasking skills to streamline processes and effectively manage daily tasks


• Performs clerical tasks such as filing, typing, telephone and computer input


• Completes apartment inspections prior to tenant occupancy and after apartments are vacated


• Works with the management team to ensure apartments are ready for occupancy

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. 

Certified Occupancy Specialist Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, strong verbal and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail required.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/