Assistant Community Manager – Housing Ops & Compliance

pratumco; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Personal/Sick Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Retirement Savings Plan with company匹配

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Pratum Companies seeks an Assistant Community Manager to support daily property operations, focusing on financials, compliance, leasing support, and resident relations. You will assist with payables, reporting, recertifications, and leasing, while ensuring HUD, LIHTC, PBRA/Section 8, HCV, and local program compliance.

Ideal candidates have affordable housing experience, comfort handling financial responsibilities, and familiarity with Yardi, Onesite, Knock, and ELISE AI.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of affordable housing property management experience (HUD Project‑Based Section 8 and/or LIHTC required).
• Experience with recertifications (annual and interim).
• Experience with financial processes, including payables and reporting.
• Experience working with senior housing populations preferred.
• Strong understanding of HUD, Tax Credit, and Fair Housing regulations.
• Experience using Yardi property management software and CRM systems such as Knock or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities including financials, leasing, and operations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting site and corporate teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Manager in daily property operations and serve as the primary contact in their absence.
• Process accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, and submission for payment.
• Prepare and assist with monthly reporting, including variance notes, financial reviews, and property reports.
• Assist with recertification processes (annual and interim), including notices, verifications, and file preparation.
• Support leasing activities as needed, including processing applications and verifications.
• Address and resolve resident concerns with timely follow-up.
• Coordinate work orders, unit readiness, and ongoing property needs with maintenance.
• Maintain compliant resident and applicant files per regulatory requirements.
• Generate and track leasing, occupancy, and operational reports using Yardi, Knock, ELISE AI, and other systems.
• Ensure operations comply with Fair Housing laws and company policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, applicants, and vendors.
• Support nearby sister properties as needed.

Skills

Property management

HUD/LIHTC knowledge

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Recertifications

Resident relations

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Yardi

Onesite

Knock

ELISE AI

Job description

Pratum Companies seeks an Assistant Community Manager to support daily property operations, focusing on financials, compliance, leasing support, and resident relations. You will assist with payables, reporting, recertifications, and leasing, while ensuring HUD, LIHTC, PBRA/Section 8, HCV, and local program compliance.

Ideal candidates have affordable housing experience, comfort handling financial responsibilities, and familiarity with Yardi, Onesite, Knock, and ELISE AI.