Assistant Community Manager - Affordable (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Fairfield Residential · Austin, TX · 2 wk ago
Marketing$22.32–$25.06/hrFull-time
About the role
As an Assistant Community Manager – Affordable, you’ll play a key role in supporting property operations, ensuring compliance with affordable housing programs, and delivering exceptional customer service. This position is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in property management while mentoring leasing teams and driving resident satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Accounting & Reporting: Collect and post rent, process invoices, and prepare monthly financial reports. Complete bank deposits and account reconciliations. Use Yardi software to manage property financials.
- Affordable Housing Compliance: Verify income and monitor rent limits for LIHTC and/or HUD programs. Prepare for inspections and maintain housing authority relationships.
- Customer Service & Leasing: Lease apartments and respond to resident inquiries promptly. Promote resident satisfaction and retention.
- Team Collaboration: Mentor leasing team members and support the Community Manager in daily operations.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience required.
- Minimum of one year of LIHTC experience required.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- Experience in leadership and supervising a staff preferred.
- Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong math and accounting skills.
- Understanding of financial statements (budget, financial reports, accounting information, etc.).
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation preferred.
- Knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
- Knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 manual.
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation preferred if HUD property.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Benefits
- Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
- Matched 401(k)
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
Pay
Estimated Rate of Pay: $22.32 - $25.06. This position is non-exempt; the range above reflects hourly rates. The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity.