Community Manager — Affordable Housing Leader (Dallas)

Dominium; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) plan

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Dominium seeks a Community Manager for Highland Hills in Dallas, TX. You will oversee day-to-day property operations, maximize occupancy, ensure curb appeal, and maintain resident satisfaction across a 250-unit community.

You will supervise on-site staff, manage budgets and purchasing, coordinate leasing, and ensure compliance with housing programs. Strong leadership and communication are essential, with familiarity in Yardi preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree (4-year degree preferred) in a related field or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Resident Apartment Manager (RAM) or similar designation preferred.
• Three years of multifamily property management experience required; tax credit experience preferred.
• Accounting and administrative background preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Yardi experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English) and ability to speak in front of groups. Second language a plus.
• Must be reliable and have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to think independently, work with minimal supervision, and coach, mentor and manage others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily property operations and ensure curb appeal and cleanliness.
• Meet with staff on occupancy goals, renewals, and training; manage performance reviews.
• Foster resident relations and address retention and issue resolution.
• Manage budgeting, purchasing, and adherence to accounting directives.
• Collect rent and enforce payments; coordinate evictions per policy.
• Oversee move-ins/outs and inspect units; review move-out charges.
• Process screening per housing programs (Section 8, Vouchers, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with laws and audit remediation; maintain records and reports.
• Respond to internet leads and coordinate with Marketing.
• Supervise contractors; ensure quality work and contract compliance.
• Stay current on federal/state/local housing laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Property mgmt

Tax credit experience

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Reliability

Independent thinking

Education

2-year degree (4-year preferred)

ARM/COS/RAM designation preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Yardi

Job description

Dominium seeks a Community Manager for Highland Hills in Dallas, TX. You will oversee day-to-day property operations, maximize occupancy, ensure curb appeal, and maintain resident satisfaction across a 250-unit community.

You will supervise on-site staff, manage budgets and purchasing, coordinate leasing, and ensure compliance with housing programs. Strong leadership and communication are essential, with familiarity in Yardi preferred.