Community Manager - Lease Up

Community Manager - LIHTC

This is a skilled administrative position for the management of residential commercial real estate. Work involves managing the operations of an assigned tax credit community and performing related duties. A Tax Credit Property Manager is responsible for the management of units, ensuring compliance with applicable HUD regulations, Housing Authority policies and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) compliance. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Asset Manager and exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Managing compliance and recertification programs for both PB Section 8 and LIHTC
• Performs supervisory, administrative, and management functions involved in property operations.
• Supervises all assigned staff.
• Assists, confers with, and advises new residents on lease requirements and responsibilities.
• Conducts or supervises applicant background checks and recommends acceptance or rejection of applicants. 
• Interviews prospective residents, shows available apartment units to applicants, and explains the operation of the dwelling equipment.
• Leases vacant units to approved applicants.
• Conducts eligibility of the initial examination and the re-examination, recertification for the tenants’ income and family composition as applicable.
• Manages and maintains a waiting list of prospective residents.
• Maintains and monitors lease and accounting records, accounts receivable/delinquency records and eviction notifications.  Collects rents and other monies due from residents; posts collections to resident account cards, prepares and makes bank deposits, prepares financial reports and reviews same to assure accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
• Prepares and monitors daily, weekly, and monthly vacancies and delinquency reports.
• Coordinates follow-up and initiation of work orders and requests for maintenance work.
• Monitors contractors rendering services on the property.

Requirements: 

• At least 2 years of Managing communities with LIHTC and Project base section 8 programs
• Two years supervisory experience effectively working with all levels of staff and management
• Must be knowledgeable of all local, state and federal Fair Housing laws and regulations
• Superior customer service skills and the ability to deal with difficult people and challenging situations while maintaining a positive and calm demeanor
• Ability to effectively and accurately communicate and present information verbally and in writing
• Must be proficient with MS Office
• Possess proven financial and accounting acumen
• Demonstrated ability to read a budget, conduct financial analysis and provide practical narrative and financial reporting
• Experience with Onesite software, preferred
• AHM, COS, SCHM certification or equivalent preferred

Pratum prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Personal/ Sick Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (self, spouse, child[rem])
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Company outings and events

Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employe