Regional Manager, Affordable Housing (Section 8/HUD)

Asset Living•Dallas, TX

14h

About The Position

Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions. Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed. We empower each other to lead by example, collaborate, and evolve – inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join Asset Living, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning. Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility. Regional Manager, Affordable Housing (Section 8/HUD) We are expanding our affordable housing platform across Texas and are seeking an experienced, motivated professional with deep Section 8/HUD expertise to join our growing team. This role supports a 100% affordable housing portfolio; LIHTC experience is a plus. The Regional Manager, Affordable Housing oversees all aspects of operations for a portfolio of housing communities. This role is responsible for managing personnel, leasing, maintenance, financial performance, administration, and risk management, while ensuring compliance with Asset’s policies and procedures, safety standards, fair housing requirements, and liability guidelines. As an offsite leader, the Regional Manager provides oversight, direction, and support to onsite teams to drive operational excellence and compliance.

Requirements

Affordable housing experience which includes Section 8/HUD
Prior experience as a Regional Manager
High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred or four years experience in the housing industry; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions; basic computer skills required
Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements

Nice To Haves

LIHTC experience is a plus.
Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all Equal Housing Opportunity/Affirmative Fair Housing laws.
Ensure proper LIHTC and/or Section 8 policies and procedures are followed.
Monitor LIHTC Application and Annual Recertification processes.
Regulatory Compliance – Ensures compliance with regulatory and funding requirements, contracts, and reporting
Conduct files reviews, physical inspections, and interacts with regulatory agencies.
Conduct semi-annual inspections as required.
Use consistent techniques & company directives to screen, hire, train, coach, and develop on-site staff
Ensure effectiveness of staff through ongoing training, coaching, counseling, and guidance in compliance with Asset training benchmarks
Deal effectively and consistently with performance problems; document adequately, communicate with direct supervisor and HR and terminate appropriately when necessary
Prepare request for a salary increase for Community Manager and assist with other team members if necessary; sign off on all requests from the site
Ensure all counseling statements, written evaluations, and salary requests are provided for review to the Regional & Senior Vice President and delivered to the Human Resource department
Approve all timesheets and ensure hours indicated are correct, vacation and sick time reported, and signatures available
Deal effectively and consistently with performance problems; document adequately, communicate with Regional & Senior Vice President and HR and terminate appropriately when necessary
Promote harmony and quality job performance of staff through support and effective leadership
Ensure staff compliance and consistency with Company policies and procedures
Achieve the highest possible net operating income through the implementation of effective cost control and revenue & leasing improvement; identify trends and recommend strategies and adjustments
Develop yearly operating budgets/forecasts
Provide monthly written evaluation of income and expense line items that are significantly over budget
Provide Capital improvement suggestions for the future of the site
Monitor all proposals and contracts for large projects at sites and check work in progress
Monitor & maintain the timely receipt and reconciliation of deposits, rent collections, and charges to ensure submitted on a timely basis
Monitor & approve the timely receipt, reconciliation, and coding of all vendor invoices
Ensure property closeout is completed on time and ownership financial reports are accurate
Develop yearly marketing plan and utilize marketing strategies & systems
Provide marketing strategy to generate rentals or for rent increases
Ensure staff leasing techniques are effective in obtaining closure, follow up procedures met, signing/documentation of leases, and reporting systems are accurate and up to date
Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction
Develop and implement resident retention programs (i.e., resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter, etc.)
Effectively show, lease, and move in prospective residents
Ensure all administrative & leasing reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted on a timely basis
Assist with the emergency team for the property; ensures proper response and handling of all property emergencies with staff, residents, buildings, etc. within company guidelines to minimize liability
Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness of maintenance staff
Maintain property appearance and ensure repairs are noted and completed on a timely basis (this requires regular property inspections and tours)
Plan for and utilize property resources, equipment and supplies economically (i.e., obtaining bids/pricing from vendors, suppliers, and contractors, dealing with inadequate service, etc.)
Give direction to and monitor maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities to ensure quality and expediency (i.e., “walk” units to ensure make-ready and work orders are completed)