Low Income Housing Area Manager

Red Oak Management Co Inc•Detroit, MI

6d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Red Oak Management Co. Inc. is seeking a full-time Low Income Housing Area Manager to oversee and elevate its affordable housing portfolio throughout the Detroit, Michigan area. The position is based at the Detroit Regional Office, with local travel required to support and train property management teams. The manager oversees property operations, guides and trains site teams, and helps ensure maintenance activities, move-ins, move-outs, and recertifications progress as planned. The role collaborates with corporate staff, ownership groups, and the Area Maintenance Supervisor to advance projects, address resident and occupancy concerns, and support continuous portfolio improvements. Candidates must be able to pass a background check.

Requirements

Experience managing 100 or more affordable housing units.
Experience in a supervisory position in housing.
Genuine passion for affordable housing and serving disadvantaged populations.
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with LIHTC housing standards.
Prior experience with permanent supportive housing.
Prior regional or area management experience within the housing industry.

Responsibilities

Oversee property operations across the affordable housing portfolio in the Detroit area.
Provide guidance and training to property management and site teams.
Ensure maintenance activities, move-ins, move-outs, and recertifications are progressing as planned.
Collaborate with corporate staff, ownership groups, and the Area Maintenance Supervisor to keep projects moving forward.
Address resident and occupancy concerns.
Support continuous improvement across the portfolio.
Travel locally throughout the Detroit area to support and train property management teams.