Property Manager

Community Access Inc • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Property Manager is a professional who oversees the operation and management of Community Access residential housing developments and plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and sustainability of the housing for Community Access tenants. The property management department acts as the managing agent for buildings that Community Access (CA) owns or controls; buildings for which CA has contracted to provide property management services; and individual apartments in other buildings that are part of CA’s “scattered site” supportive housing programs. The property management department is responsible for lease maintenance, rent collection, property financial reports and compliance with government regulations (such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, and Housing Trust Fund).

Requirements

• Understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 2 to 5 years previous experience in real estate or property management in supportive and/or low-income tax credit housing required.
• A working knowledge of property management principles and practices, especially related to affordable housing programs and tax credit compliance is required.
• Proficiency in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, property management software (Yardi preferred), and online databases is required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills is required.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, under pressure and with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain professional ethics is required.
• Certification in Low Income Housing Tax Credits required within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited Residential Manager or bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred.
• Understanding of basic property management accounting principles is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal rent collection rates of 95% or greater.
• Maintain optimal occupancy rates of 97% or greater.
• Maintain optimal recertification and lease renewal rates of 100%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED