Affordable Housing Community Manager

Asset Living; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Performance bonuses

Paid sick days

Company holidays

Job summary

Asset Living is seeking a Community Manager to oversee operations at a housing community under regional supervision. You will manage personnel, leasing, maintenance, financials, and risk, ensuring compliance with policies, safety, fair housing, and liability concerns.

Requirements include 2+ years in affordable housing programs, CAM/ARM preferred, and strong on-site leadership with budgeting and marketing capabilities. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred or four years in the housing industry.
• Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of fair housing laws and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Personnel Management: regular on‑site attendance, screening, hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Financial Management: achieve high net operating income through cost control and leasing improvement; develop budgets, reconcile deposits and vendor invoices, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Strategic Leasing Management: develop marketing plans, ensure effective leasing techniques, handle resident complaints, and implement retention programs.
• Administrative & Maintenance Management: accurate reporting, emergency team leadership, customer service oversight, property inspections, and coordination of maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Four years in housing industry

Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred

Job description

Company Overview

Asset Living is a third‑party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our passion has driven organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Our growing portfolio includes properties across the country that span the multifamily, single‑family home rentals, affordable housing, build‑to‑rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.

Asset Living is a fast‑growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. We believe in leading together, collaborating, and evolving—always improving as individuals and as an organization. We create an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow. Our culture is recognized by national awards, membership in the Institute of Real Estate Management, and accreditation as a trusted partner in real estate.

Community Manager

The Community Manager oversees all operations of a housing community under the supervision of the Regional Manager, managing personnel, leasing, maintenance, financial, administrative, and risk management functions. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Asset policies, safety and fair housing guidelines, and liability concerns.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, HUD (Section 8, 236, PRAC, 811 PRA, USDA Rural Development), Home Funds and Bonds.
• Affordable housing accreditation (HCCP, HCP‑E, COS, BOS, TCS, CPO) is preferred but not required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Personnel Management: regular on‑site attendance, screening, hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Financial Management: achieve high net operating income through cost control and leasing improvement; develop budgets, reconcile deposits and vendor invoices, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Strategic Leasing Management: develop marketing plans, ensure effective leasing techniques, handle resident complaints, and implement retention programs.
• Administrative & Maintenance Management: accurate reporting, emergency team leadership, customer service oversight, property inspections, and coordination of maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred or four years in the housing industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of fair housing laws and OSHA requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, sitting, and handling of up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as needed.

License/Equipment

• Reliable transportation for emergency on‑call responsibility.

Our compensation decisions consider skill set, background, training, certifications, and other factors. The offer and total rewards package include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, disability insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, performance bonuses, paid sick days, and company holidays.

Salary Range: $57,000 to $62,500 per year.

This job description is a guide of expected duties and is not exhaustive. The employee may be asked to perform additional duties without notice. This is a safety‑sensitive position subject to compliance requirements.