Assistant Community Manager- Affordable housing HUD

Pratum Companies•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Assistant Community Manager to oversee leasing operations at our affordable housing community governed by HUD/Section 8 regulations. Responsible for helping lead the team, ensuring full occupancy, maintaining compliance with Section 8 requirements, and delivering exceptional customer service to current and prospective residents. This role includes marketing efforts, application processing, income verification, renewals, and coordination with property management to maintain accurate records and meet occupancy goals. Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of tax credit housing, Fair Housing laws, and affordable housing compliance.

Requirements

At least 2 years previous property management experience in the affordable housing industry – REQUIRED
2 + years' experience in HUD/Section 8 compliance, certification and recertification
Excellent and premiere customer service orientation
Be able to perform job duties with limited oversight in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Accounts receivable and collections experience
2 years recertification experience or professional certification such as Certified Occupancy Specialist and any of the industry HUD/Section 8 designations
Attention to detail and ability to work independently on assignments
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, One-Site Property Management Software and Internet
Ability to read and write English fluently
Ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions
Ability to understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions
A minimum of two years of experience in residential property management as a Community Manager
Minimum of basic knowledge of computers
Ability to use Outlook and OneSite/Yardi
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suites
Minimum of basic Internet knowledge

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will hold a certification related to HUD/Section 8 or compliance, such as TCS or COS

Responsibilities

Assist with the management of the affordable housing/section 8 compliance, certification, and recertification programs for HUD.
Maintain property waiting list
Coordinate on-site data collections and processing of resident information
Schedule resident recertification interviews and follow through to completion
Ensure proper calculation of income, assets, rent levels, etc.
Assist manager with accounts receivables and account payables
Coordinate apartment inspections and create work request
Assist residents with inquiries
Maintain resident files in accordance with company policy & regulatory agency policy
Assist office staff on other tasks, including collection of rents and social activities
Assist with the several administrative and leasing tasks
Perform other duties as assigned by management