CIRC - Area Manager (Bellevue, WA)

LE0024 Transforming Age Associates, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 49,593 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Transforming Age Associates, LLC in Bellevue, WA is seeking a CIRC Area Manager to oversee a flagship affordable housing community (≈50 units) and provide support to additional properties in Bellevue. Responsibilities include leasing, rent collection, resident communications, and compliance with LIHTC/HUD guidelines.

Applicants should have 3+ years in affordable housing operations, demonstrated leadership of a small on-site team, and experience with MRI or Yardi.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in affordable housing operations (LIHTC/HUD compliance).
• Experience leading a small on-site management team.
• Experience with MRI, Yardi, or similar PM software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Knowledge of Fair Housing and WA landlord-tenant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the community, including leasing, rent collection, resident communication, and supervision of the property team.
• Provide operational guidance to Community Teams on leasing, rent collection, delinquency management, and compliance.
• Conduct site visits to review leasing activity, maintenance needs, and overall operations.
• Ensure policy implementation and reporting timelines are followed consistently and professionally.
• Assist with file reviews, funder inspections, and compliance-related requests.
• Support occupancy strategies and resident retention efforts across communities.
• Coordinate with resident services to support stability and successful tenancy.

Skills

Leasing

Rent collection

Operations management

Staff leadership

Fair Housing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Location: 1 Ashwood Court 1 11018 NE 11th St 11 Bellevue WA 98004

This role pays $36 to $39 per hour DOE, and supports the Ashwood Court community and may occasionally support other communities in Bellevue.

We offer great benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, and so much more!

We look forward to speaking with you about this rewarding opportunity.

The CIRC Area Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a flagship affordable housing community consisting of approximately 50 units while also providing operational support and limited oversight to approximately 3 additional affordable housing communities within Bellevue.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the assigned community, including leasing, rent collection, resident communication, affordable housing compliance, maintenance coordination, office administration and supervision of property team.
• Provides operational support and guidance to assigned Community Teams on leasing, rent collection, delinquency management, compliance requirements, resident ledgers, documentation standards, certification timelines, resident communications, and other day-to-day property management functions.
• Conducts routine meetings and site visits to assigned communities to review curb appeal, office organization, leasing activity, resident services, maintenance follow-up, and overall operational needs.
• Supports consistent implementation of company policies, procedures, forms, reporting expectations, and operational timelines.
• Ensures lease terms, community rules, and policies are implemented in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.
• Identifies recurring issues, training needs, or operational concerns and communicate them to the Regional Community Manager.
• Assists with ideation and execution of strategies to maximize occupancy, improve leasing performance, reduce vacancy loss, and support resident retention.
• Assists with preparation for file reviews, funder inspections, agency audits, and compliance-related requests.
• Helps identify user questions, workflow barriers, or system training needs and communicate recommendations to the Regional Community Manager.
• Supports site teams in preparing for inspections, agency visits, owner reviews, and leadership site walks.
• Responds to resident inquiries, complaints, and concerns promptly and professionally ensuring communications are clear, consistent, factual and appropriately documented.
• Escalate serious grievances, legal matters or safety issues promptly to the Regional Manager.
• Coordinates with CIRC's resident services team as appropriate to support resident stability and successful tenancy.
• Promotes the Mission, Vision, and Values of Transforming Age, CIRC, and our Culture of Excellence in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in affordable housing operations which was comprised of LIHTC and HUD compliance requirements (similar experience may be considered)
• Prior Community Manager, Assistant Community Manager, Leasing, Compliance, or property operations experience preferred.
• Experience leading or guiding a small on-site management team.
• Experience with property management software platforms such as MRI, Yardi, Boston Post, or similar systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of affordable housing operations, including LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, and other applicable housing programs.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing requirements and consistent, non-discriminatory housing practices.
• Familiarity with Washington State landlord-tenant requirements and applicable local, state, and federal housing regulations.
• Working knowledge of affordable housing and market rate leasing, rent collection, resident relations, recertifications, move-ins, vacancies, and day-to-day property operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to support multiple communities while effectively managing deadlines, resident matters, reports, and compliance requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with residents, applicants, staff, vendors, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting while maintaining confidentiality and using sound judgment in decision making.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Transforming Age is a leading nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of older adults by integrating housing, community services, technology, philanthropy, and partnerships.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, and so much more!