Property Area Manager - West Michigan

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as a peer coach to site managers and staff, including maintenance personnel, fostering best practices and skill development.
• Track vacancies and oversee capital projects.
• Address rent discrepancies and provide regular updates to the corporate team.
• Train staff on new procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Support operational excellence across all properties.

Requirements

• Full-time position offering a competitive hourly wage of $22 – $27.
• Requires affordable housing property management experience.
• Must have fair housing training or certification.
• Should understand compliance rules, laws, and processes.
• Experience coaching peers or working in a leadership capacity is preferred.
• Additional compliance certifications or knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, or Rural Development regulations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel regularly within assigned area using your own vehicle.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $22 – $27.
• Full-time position.
• Flexible schedule with a typical day starting between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and ending between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., depending on the needs of each site.
• Opportunities for professional advancement and responsibility as the company grows.
• Guidance from the outgoing Area Manager during the transition into the role.

Pay

• $22 – $27 per hour.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday.
• Typical day starts between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and ends between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., depending on the needs of each site.
• Direct travel to assigned properties without the need to report to a central office.
• Rare on-call responses may be required for emergency situations.

About the Company

Founded in 1984 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, Red Oak Management has grown into a recognized leader in affordable housing. We value teamwork, stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day. As a founding member of the Michigan Rural Housing Council, we have played a key role in improving housing accessibility across the state.