Affordable Housing Community Manager Assistant

Fairfield Residential; Virginia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick days

Volunteer time off (VTO)

401(k) matching

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

Fairfield Residential in Woodbridge, VA seeks an Assistant Community Manager – Affordable to support property operations, ensure LIHTC/HUD compliance, and deliver exceptional customer service. This role emphasizes accuracy in financial tasks and strong customer relations within a HUD/Voucher context.

You will mentor leasing teams, manage rent collections and financial reporting with Yardi, coordinate inspections, and help drive resident satisfaction while maintaining housing authority

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience required.
• Minimum of one year of LIHTC experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Process rent collections, invoices, and monthly reports.
• Use Yardi software to manage property financials.
• Verify income and monitor rent limits for LIHTC and HUD programs.
• Prepare for inspections and maintain housing authority relationships.
• Lease apartments and respond to resident inquiries promptly.
• Promote resident satisfaction and retention.
• Mentor leasing team members and support the Community Manager in daily operations.

Skills

LIHTC experience

Yardi software

Leadership

Financial reporting

Fair housing knowledge

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation preferred

COS/CPO designation preferred

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fairfield Residential in Woodbridge, VA seeks an Assistant Community Manager – Affordable to support property operations, ensure LIHTC/HUD compliance, and deliver exceptional customer service. This role emphasizes accuracy in financial tasks and strong customer relations within a HUD/Voucher context.

You will mentor leasing teams, manage rent collections and financial reporting with Yardi, coordinate inspections, and help drive resident satisfaction while maintaining housing authority