Housing Unit Acquisition Specialist

About the role

Housing Solutions Tulsa is hiring a full-time Housing Unit Acquisition Specialist to expand access to fair-market housing for people exiting homelessness. This role exists to secure available units quickly by building and maintaining strong relationships with private property managers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage property management partners
• Maintain a pipeline of affordable units (especially efficiencies and one-bedrooms)
• Complete leasing and rental-assistance paperwork and coordinate with Finance for accurate Forward payment entries
• Track unit availability, inspections, and documentation in the unit tracker and HMIS
• Coordinate with Outreach and partner case managers to meet weekly acquisition targets
• Spend much of your day out in Tulsa connecting with property managers, following up on leads, and keeping conversations moving toward open doors
• Update the rental pipeline, confirm timelines, and keep details clean and current
• Communicate with Outreach and case management partners to align on near-term needs and timing
• Carve out time for inspections and occasional move-in support so units are ready when clients are
• Participate in daily briefings to keep priorities clear and help the team stay on pace

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; commutable to Tulsa

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of HUD/ESG/ARPA programs
• Familiarity with Tulsa’s homeless system and A Way Home for Tulsa (AWH4T)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information. Positions that require driving as part of the job will also require a motor vehicle record (MVR) check.