Centralized Application & Lease Specialist

UDR, Inc. is now hiring a Centralized Application & Lease Specialist to join our team at our corporate office in Highlands Ranch.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible to administer application review, approval, denial, verification of lease term and rentable items, lease generation and collection of signatures for the move-in process. Incumbent will successfully partner with onsite community management for cross collaboration to ensure future residents have a positive approval and lease signing experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to Team Lead - Centralized Application & Lease

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Administer full cycle application review, approval/denial, income verification (if applicable) lease generation and collection of the applications within a designated region or area. Verify application qualifications. Ensure accuracy of lease information and collect signatures within required timeline.

2. Adhere to UDR legal and audit requirements, federal, state, and local fair housing regulations regarding the application process, lease creation, collection of all resident documents and unit vacant days.

3. Responsible for finalizing customer applications, to ensure all background checks, deposits, and lease paperwork is completed in accordance with all legal requirements and company policy.

4. Verification of Government issued photo IDs, parking/vehicles, pets, and other rentable items prior to generating the lease.

5. Adjust resident ledgers, apply concessions in accordance with applicable specials, and collaborate with Business Managers to ensure ledger adjustment accuracy.

6. Notify the future resident of receipt/approval of the application, prepare resident move-in paperwork, ensure the new resident signs all necessary paperwork (leases, addenda, notices, etc.) and pays applicable deposits. Prepare new residents file according to company requirements.

7. Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers to ensure the experience is effortless and seamless.

8. Thoroughly complete and enter application information into Sugar CRM. Maintain meticulous notes in Sugar CRM, Onesite, email and Textline.

9. Establish rapport and collaborate with the Centralized Sales as well as the onsite community management staff to create smooth transition during the online application, approval, lease signing, and hand off process.

10. Communicate and verify compliance with mandatory renters' insurance as per company policy (if applicable) and Rhino before move in.

11. Assist CALS teammates on applications and follow-up.

12. Answer customer inquiries which may include questions about the surrounding area, the property, the company, lease details, amenities, etc.

13. Research and prepare reports, memos, letters, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software at the direction of the Department Manager.

14. Work closely with CRM Team to ensure an increase in NPS and customer survey ratings as it pertains to the application and move-in process.

15. Partner with internal UDR teams and departments to improve access to data, automations, reporting and technology that drives department support and decision-making.

16. Identify strategic opportunities for department growth and innovation.

17. Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum two years' experience in direct customer service and support required.
• Minimum two years' office administration experience preferred.
• Minimum two years' property management/leasing experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license unless otherwise noted.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Plan
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance / AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with company match

Hourly Range:
* $31.25/hr. - $32.69/hr., depends on experience

Bonus Potential:
* Eligible for 10% annual bonus potential (2.5% quarterly bonus potential), based on personal and company performance

Anticipated Close Date: March 31, 2026

UDR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.