Area Manager

About the role

Affordable Housing Area Manager (FT) - Cornerstone Property Managers seeks an experienced Area Manager to oversee properties in the CPM portfolio. This is a Full-Time, Benefitted position.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis: Manage properties efficiently and profitably, aligning with company and property owner goals.
• Prepare annual operating budgets.
• Conduct monthly corporate meetings to discuss operational strategies and adjustments.
• Marketing & Quality Leasing: Establish and implement leasing goals, monitor leasing and move-in processes, and develop detailed marketing and retention plans.
• Resident Retention: Enforce retention practices and ensure timely service request follow-ups. Maintain consistent communications with residents.
• Maintenance: Ensure property is fully functional and maintained, implement effective preventative maintenance programs, and manage service request turnaround.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Hire new staff, facilitate training, and manage a high-quality on-site staff through recruitment, training, motivation, evaluation, and development programs. Augment on-site staff as needed.
• Compliance: Understand and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, cooperate with area/municipal associations, and conduct property audits.
• Administrative: Conduct routine site inspections, communicate with the VP of Housing, negotiate property contracts, and assist in preparing administrative documents for regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree from an accredited college or equivalent Real Estate education. Obtain Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) or Certified Property Manager (CPM) within five years of employment.
• Additional Requirements: Must be a Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), have C3P Tax Credit and LIHTC certification, and STAR certification.
• Core Competencies: Commitment to the company’s mission, knowledge of financial operations and budgeting, excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, conflict resolution, and communication skills, computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, ability to manage a flexible schedule, and availability for property emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in affordable housing management.
• Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

Cornerstone Property Managers offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401(k) with employer contributions, profit-sharing plans, and a great working environment.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a Full-Time, Benefitted position.

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Company Information

Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, Ltd. is a leading affordable housing developer in New York State, having created or preserved over 3,000 units of affordable housing since its formation in 1990. The company also brokers commercial properties and develops commercial properties, including new construction and historic renovations.