Associate Regional Director of Property Management

PPL Project for Pride in Living; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer/3

Paid Parental Leave

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Project for Pride in Living is seeking an Associate Regional Director of Property Management to lead a portfolio of affordable housing communities. You will drive occupancy, financial performance, compliance, and resident services while guiding property managers and site teams to deliver consistent results across properties.

You will use portfolio data to identify trends, implement improvements, and report to the Regional Director, partnering with internal departments and external agencies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent progressive property management experience may be considered
• Five+ years of progressive property management experience, including supervisory roles
• Experience overseeing multiple affordable or supportive housing properties using portfolio data to improve performance
• Experience with LIHTC and federally assisted housing programs (e.g., Project-Based Section 8 or HOME)

Responsibilities

• Translate regional priorities into portfolio operating plans with measurable targets
• Monitor occupancy, leasing, collections, budget results, compliance, inspections, and work orders
• Develop and lead performance-improvement plans for properties
• Coach managers through resident concerns, lease enforcement, and housing-stability matters
• Represent PPL in meetings with residents, partners, and agencies
• Lead cross-functional action plans and provide portfolio reporting to leadership
• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and operating plans
• Supervise and develop Property Managers and staff
• Ensure LIHTC and other program compliance and file quality

Skills

Property management

Team leadership

Budgeting / financial analysis

LIHTC knowledge

Yardi / MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field

Property management certifications (CPM/ARM/COS/HCCP/SHCM) preferred

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

About PPL

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.

Job Summary

The Associate Regional Director of Property Management provides strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of affordable and supportive housing communities. Reporting to the Regional Director, this role supports Property Managers and site teams in achieving occupancy, financial, compliance, maintenance, and resident-service goals while driving operational consistency and portfolio performance.

This leader uses data to identify trends, implement improvement strategies, develop managers, and address operational challenges across multiple properties. Working closely with internal departments and external partners, the Associate Regional Director helps advance resident success, property stability, and PPL's mission, Core Values, Strategic Plan.

What You’ll Do

Portfolio Strategy and Performance

• Translate regional priorities into portfolio operating plans, measurable targets, accountable owners
• Monitor portfolio performance across occupancy, leasing, collections, receivables, budget results, compliance, inspections, unit turns, work orders, property conditions, and resident service
• Develop and lead targeted performance-improvement plans for assigned properties

Resident Community and Partner Relationships

• Coach managers through complex resident concerns, lease enforcement, housing-stability matters, and partner expectations while maintaining Fair Housing and program requirements
• Represent PPL professionally in assigned resident, partner, agency, and community meetings

Cross Functional Leadership and Communication

• Lead cross-functional action plans for defined property or portfolio concerns, clarify responsibilities, track deliverables, and elevate barriers that require Regional Director or senior leadership decisions
• Provide the Regional Director with concise portfolio reporting, risk assessments, status updates, and recommendations supported by operational and financial data

Financial and Asset Performance

• Support the development of annual property budgets, forecasts, and operating plans
• Review monthly financial statements, budget variances, vacancy loss, collections, receivables, controllable expenses, and other key indicators; coach managers on corrective strategies

People Leadership and Management Development

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop assigned Property Managers and other staff
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning for assigned teams

Affordable Housing Compliance and Risk Management

• Monitor assigned properties for compliance with LIHTC, Project-Based Section 8, HOME, MHOP, Continuum of Care, HOPWA, and other applicable housing programs
• Partner with Compliance to monitor file quality, certifications, reporting, findings, inspection readiness, and corrective actions
• Support managers in resolving complex resident, legal, safety, compliance, vendor, and community matters within established policies and authority

What You Bring

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, finance, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent progressive property management experience may be considered in place of a degree
• Five or more years of progressive property management experience, including at least three years supervising Property Managers, site leaders, or comparable teams
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple affordable or supportive housing properties and using portfolio data to improve operational and financial performance
• At least three years of experience with LIHTC and one or more federally assisted housing programs, such as Project-Based Section 8 or HOME
• Proficiency with Yardi, Excel, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Outlook, and other property management, accounting, and reporting systems
• CPM, ARM, COS, HCCP, SHCM, or comparable property management or affordable housing certification preferred

Why You’ll Love Working at PPL

Competitive Pay

• $80,000.00-$90,000.00/annually DOQ

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA or FSA options
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Summer Half-Day Fridays (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
• Mission-aligned leadership and collaborative teams
• Work that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives

Hours

Full time, Exempt

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.