Director of Operations

Red Oak Management Co Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Group and supplemental life coverage

401K retirement plan

Accrued PTO

Earned sick time

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Red Oak Management Co. Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations in Detroit, MI. This full-time role offers a salary of $70,000-$85,000 and benefits including health, life, 401K, PTO, sick time, and holidays.

You will lead operations across a growing portfolio, partner with executive leadership, and travel regionally to ensure on-site teams meet Red Oak standards while driving efficiency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience as regional or area manager in affordable housing.
• 10+ years of property management experience.
• Experience working in inner-city affordable housing.
• Fair Housing training and knowledge.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with LIHTC, HUD housing programs, Permanent Supportive Housing, or a COS certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across a portfolio and collaborate with executive leadership.
• Coach area managers and maintenance supervisors to improve performance.
• Develop scalable processes to improve efficiency and accountability, with regular travel within Detroit region and Eastern Michigan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching teams

Strong work ethic

Job description

Are you an affordable housing leader who thrives on building strong teams, creating operational excellence, and making a measurable impact? Do you enjoy turning challenges into scalable processes while developing managers into exceptional leaders? Red Oak Management Co. Inc. is looking for a Director of Operations to join our team in Detroit, MI. This full-time leadership role offers the opportunity to shape operations across a thriving portfolio while working directly with executive leadership.

As our Director of Operations, you'll earn a competitive salary of $70,000-$85,000 annually. We're also proud to offer excellent benefits and perks, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Group and supplemental life coverage


• 401K retirement plan


• Accrued PTO


• Earned sick time


• 8 paid holidays

THE TYPE OF DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're searching for someone who can meet the following qualifications:

• Experience as regional or area manager in affordable housing


• 10+ years of property management experience


• Experience working in inner-city affordable housing


• Fair Housing training and knowledge


• Strong work ethic


• Excellent communication skills

Experience with LIHTC, HUD housing programs, Permanent Supportive Housing, or a Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) certification is highly preferred.

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE OUR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with regular travel throughout the Detroit region and Eastern Michigan.

As Director of Operations, you'll spend your days partnering with area managers and maintenance supervisors, coaching teams, reviewing performance metrics, and creating processes that improve efficiency and accountability. You'll regularly travel throughout the region, engaging directly with on-site teams, ensuring Red Oak standards are being met, and collaborating with ownership groups, corporate leadership, and property staff to keep priorities aligned and operations running smoothly.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Since opening our doors in 1984 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, Red Oak Management has grown from a small, mission-driven team into a recognized leader in affordable housing. What began as a commitment to creating safe, welcoming communities has become a legacy of service, growth, and genuine care for the people who call our properties home. As a founding member of the Michigan Rural Housing Council, we've played a key role in improving housing accessibility across the state. When you work at Red Oak, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a family that values teamwork, stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Join Red Oak Management Co. Inc. and help shape the future of affordable housing operations. Our initial application process is quick, simple, and mobile-friendly.

Must have the ability to pass a background check.