Assistant Community Manager - Affordable
About The Position
The Assistant Community Manager – Affordable supports property operations, ensures compliance with affordable housing programs, and provides customer service at Parklane, a 137-unit community. The role supports the Community Manager in daily operations, helps mentor leasing team members, and works to promote resident satisfaction and retention. Responsibilities include collecting and posting rent, processing invoices, preparing monthly financial reports, making bank deposits, and reconciling accounts. The position uses Yardi or related property-management accounting software to manage property financials. Affordable-housing duties include verifying income, monitoring rent limits for LIHTC and/or HUD programs, preparing for inspections, and maintaining relationships with housing authorities. The role also leases apartments and responds promptly to resident inquiries.
Requirements
- At least one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience.
- At least one year of LIHTC experience.
- Experience using Yardi or other related property-management accounting software.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong math and accounting skills.
- Understanding of financial statements, including budgets, financial reports, and accounting information.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
- Knowledge of the IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 manual.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
- A valid driver’s license may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in leadership and supervising staff.
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation.
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation if the property is HUD.
Responsibilities
- Collect and post rent, process invoices, and prepare monthly financial reports.
- Complete bank deposits and account reconciliations.
- Use Yardi software to manage property financials.
- Verify income and monitor rent limits for LIHTC and/or HUD programs.
- Prepare for inspections and maintain housing authority relationships.
- Lease apartments and respond promptly to resident inquiries.
- Promote resident satisfaction and retention.
- Mentor leasing team members and support the Community Manager in daily operations.
Benefits
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick days.
- Paid time off for optional volunteering activities.
- Matched 401(k).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Life insurance.
- Training, coaching, and mentoring for career development.
- Competitive compensation plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
