Community (Property) Manager - Gary, IN
Communities First Inc, Gary, IN, United States
Communities First, Inc.
is a Michigan-based nonprofit 501c3 whose mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. CFI is focused on providing safe, quality affordable housing, increasing economic opportunities, and improving the quality of life of the populations that the organization serves.
Job Summary The Community Manager serves the purpose of overseeing and managing the daily operations of the properties owned by the organization. The Community Manager acts on behalf of the owner (organization) to preserve the value of the property while generating income. The Community manager will work split days between Lansing and Flint.
Essential Functions
Conduct tenant selection for relevant properties, including reviewing applications, showing units, unit transfers, leasing, and related documentation
Certify tenant compliance with rental assistance, supportive housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program requirements
Complete all client/tenant certifications timely and accurately, consistent with regulatory guidelines
Work with third parties (banks, employers, government agencies) to obtain verification of tenant income and asset information
Maintain tenant income certification information in MSHDA's Certification Online System on a quarterly basis
Ensure lease compliance including rent collection, notices, evictions, payment plans, and other lease addenda
Work with funders, regulatory agencies, maintenance, and tenants to facilitate the completion of property inspections and file audits requested by funders and regulatory agencies
Work closely with services staff, tenant case managers and other service partners
Work with tenants and service providers to develop eviction prevention plans
Share 24-hour on-call rotation with other property management staff
Responsible for mentoring and managing staff
Responsible for site and individual employee performance evaluation
Responsible for oversight regarding completion and submission of weekly reports
Sets leasing and occupancy targets and goals
Monitors inventory relative to turning units within two days
Ensures resident retention relating to assists, acts as an advocate, problem solves, and provides customer service
Ensures and reviews ready for occupancy process
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of individual site reporting
Ensures efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance response with spot calls
Provides oversight of the recertification process
Provides oversight of audit response for government agencies and owners
Provides oversight of deferred recertification process
Responsible for spot checking files for QC compliance
Manages budget and ensures accountability
Manages and monitors collections
Responsible for oversight of contracted vendor management
Reports on a regular basis to the Director of Property Management
Education Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) from four-year college or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates and Licenses
Valid driver's license
Real estate sales license
COS and AHM compliance certificates
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Training, and Experience
Time management skills
Customer relations skills
Ability to work in front of and view a computer for eight hours a day
Currency and math aptitude skills
Ability to abide by the organization's standards of behavior including communication, confidentiality, advocacy, professionalism, appearance, ownership and accountability, and safety
Ability to abide by the organization's core values including honesty, integrity, commitment, quality, and compassion
Familiarity and experience with word processing, spreadsheets, rental data-base software, general ledger, internet software, e-mail, credit, and other software
Flexibility in a highly dynamic environment
Excellent attention to detail
Background in affordable housing preferred, particularly experience working with people who are homeless or have a mental or physical disability
Experience with LIHTC, Section 8 rental assistance and other housing assistance programs is beneficial but not required
Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
Essential Physical Requirements
Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
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is a Michigan-based nonprofit 501c3 whose mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. CFI is focused on providing safe, quality affordable housing, increasing economic opportunities, and improving the quality of life of the populations that the organization serves.
Job Summary The Community Manager serves the purpose of overseeing and managing the daily operations of the properties owned by the organization. The Community Manager acts on behalf of the owner (organization) to preserve the value of the property while generating income. The Community manager will work split days between Lansing and Flint.
Essential Functions
Conduct tenant selection for relevant properties, including reviewing applications, showing units, unit transfers, leasing, and related documentation
Certify tenant compliance with rental assistance, supportive housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program requirements
Complete all client/tenant certifications timely and accurately, consistent with regulatory guidelines
Work with third parties (banks, employers, government agencies) to obtain verification of tenant income and asset information
Maintain tenant income certification information in MSHDA's Certification Online System on a quarterly basis
Ensure lease compliance including rent collection, notices, evictions, payment plans, and other lease addenda
Work with funders, regulatory agencies, maintenance, and tenants to facilitate the completion of property inspections and file audits requested by funders and regulatory agencies
Work closely with services staff, tenant case managers and other service partners
Work with tenants and service providers to develop eviction prevention plans
Share 24-hour on-call rotation with other property management staff
Responsible for mentoring and managing staff
Responsible for site and individual employee performance evaluation
Responsible for oversight regarding completion and submission of weekly reports
Sets leasing and occupancy targets and goals
Monitors inventory relative to turning units within two days
Ensures resident retention relating to assists, acts as an advocate, problem solves, and provides customer service
Ensures and reviews ready for occupancy process
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of individual site reporting
Ensures efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance response with spot calls
Provides oversight of the recertification process
Provides oversight of audit response for government agencies and owners
Provides oversight of deferred recertification process
Responsible for spot checking files for QC compliance
Manages budget and ensures accountability
Manages and monitors collections
Responsible for oversight of contracted vendor management
Reports on a regular basis to the Director of Property Management
Education Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) from four-year college or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates and Licenses
Valid driver's license
Real estate sales license
COS and AHM compliance certificates
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Training, and Experience
Time management skills
Customer relations skills
Ability to work in front of and view a computer for eight hours a day
Currency and math aptitude skills
Ability to abide by the organization's standards of behavior including communication, confidentiality, advocacy, professionalism, appearance, ownership and accountability, and safety
Ability to abide by the organization's core values including honesty, integrity, commitment, quality, and compassion
Familiarity and experience with word processing, spreadsheets, rental data-base software, general ledger, internet software, e-mail, credit, and other software
Flexibility in a highly dynamic environment
Excellent attention to detail
Background in affordable housing preferred, particularly experience working with people who are homeless or have a mental or physical disability
Experience with LIHTC, Section 8 rental assistance and other housing assistance programs is beneficial but not required
Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
Essential Physical Requirements
Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
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