Property Manager 2

About the role

Property Manager for DePaul Properties oversees daily operations of an affordable housing apartment community of less than 100 units. DePaul Properties offers rental housing to income eligible tenants and persons with special needs. The Property Manager (PM) will maintain compliance laws as defined by each governing program related to the site. (Training on the site specific compliance laws and specific expectations will be trained by DePaul staff). The PM will be responsible for all aspects of site operations including tenant issues, leasing, occupancy of units, physical plant maintenance and issues, security and community liaison. The Property Manager will also be responsible for encouraging and promoting a positive living environment for tenants and work environment for employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Fair Housing and Americans with Disabilities Act
• Ensures selection of new tenants is in accordance with the Tenant Selection Plan
• Adheres to HUD/LIHTC guidelines governing all areas including leasing, certification and recertification processes, waiting lists, transfers and site maintenance
• Supervises all maintenance issues of the property — including snow and landscaping issues, cleanliness of the building, unit maintenance, safety, security, pest control and preventative issues
• Supervises and maintains site security staff, equipment, and systems
• Works with community stakeholders such as neighborhood groups, police, homeowners, and businesses to promote good neighbor relations and build community relationships
• Works in collaboration with special needs service providers that come on site to work with residents in accordance with their program and needs
• Marketing of units and maintaining occupancy
• Negotiates leases with tenants, collects rent, deals with payment issues and security deposits
• Works with tenants to comply with lease and avoid eviction
• Delivers notifications to tenants as needed
• Enforces DePaul Properties policies and procedures
• Prepares reports for investors and stakeholders as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 or more years experience in multi-family property management, including direct supervision of others
• Proven marketing or leasing experience
• Section 8 / Affordable Housing tax experience strongly preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment
• Requires ability to physically inspect property (or properties) and individual units
• Requires ability to read, speak and comprehend English language
• Requires a valid NYS driver's license, an insured vehicle, and the ability to travel (on call, emergencies, trainings, etc. as needed)

Preferred certifications

• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
• Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P)
• Tax Credit Compliance Specialist (TaCCs)

Skills

Motivated personality, demonstrates professionalism, self starter, excellent ability to communicate. Is an active listener, has negotiation skills, flexible attitude, and demonstrates leadership. Values team and has knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Yardi or other equivalent software preferred. Ability to learn accounting software essential.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403B with Employer Match
• Robust Employee Assistant Program
• Staff Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

Pay range for this position is $60,405–$63,523/year based on experience.