Assistant Property Manager

HallKeen Management; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Short-Term Disability

Long Disability

Life Insurance

Home and Auto Discount program

Vendor Discount Program

401(k) with matching contribution

Accrued Vacation

Sick

Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit

Job summary

HK Management seeks an Assistant Property Manager for 100+ unit elderly Section 8 affordable housing in New York. The role supports the Property Manager, maintains occupancy, and ensures regulatory compliance across HUD and LIHTC programs.

Requirements: minimum 3 years' property management experience with HUD/LIHTC, knowledge of HUD Section 8 regulations, and HUD Handbook 4350.3 familiarity; COS certification preferred; OneSite experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of property management experience with HUD/LIHTC.
• Strong knowledge of HUD Section 8 regulations and LIHTC compliance.
• Familiarity with HUD Handbook 4350.3 requirements.
• COS certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management systems (OneSite preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist daily operations, leasing, and processing certifications and recertifications in full compliance with HUD/LIHTC requirements.
• Maintain occupancy standards, manage waiting list, file compliance and audits.
• Respond to resident inquiries, coordinate reasonable accommodation requests, and support inspection readiness (MOR, NSPIRE, state reviews).

Skills

Property management

HUD Section 8 regulations

LIHTC compliance

COS certification

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Tools

OneSite

Job description

Description

HK Management is seeking a qualified and experienced Assistant Property Manager for a 100+ unit elderly Section 8 affordable housing communities, New York. The property serves a senior and disabled population and operates under a combination of HUD and LIHTC programs. We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable professional who is comfortable working in a structured, compliance-driven environment while supporting day-to-day site operations. This role works closely with the Property Manager to maintain occupancy, ensure regulatory compliance, and support resident relations.

Primary Responsibilities

Include assisting with daily operations, leasing, and processing certifications and recertifications in full compliance with HUD and LIHTC requirements. Duties include, but are not limited to, interim and annual recertifications, maintaining occupancy standards, managing the waiting list, file compliance and audits, responding to resident inquiries, coordinating reasonable accommodation requests, and supporting inspection readiness (MOR, NSPIRE, and state agency reviews). The position requires strong working knowledge of HUD and LIHTC regulations. The ideal candidate understands the timing and coordination of recertifications across layered subsidy programs and can manage documentation with accuracy and consistency. Candidates should have a proven background in affordable housing compliance, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. Professionalism in resident interactions and internal coordination is essential.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of property management experience, with direct experience in HUD and LIHTC programs
• Strong knowledge of HUD Section 8 regulations and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) compliance
• Familiarity with HUD Handbook 4350.3 requirements
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or similar certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management systems (OneSite preferred)

Education

Associates Degree and/or equivalent experience in affordable housing or property management.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Short-Term Disability
• Long Disability
• Life Insurance
• Home and Auto Discount program
• Vendor Discount Program
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Accrued Vacation
• Sick
• Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit