Housing Administrator - HUD LIHTC

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is seeking a Housing Administrator for Harmony Manor in Detroit to lead operations, budgeting, and tenant services for a senior housing community.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in property management with experience in affordable and senior housing, plus COS/Tax Credit familiarity. Strong leadership, compliance, and community engagement are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in property management.
• Experience in affordable housing preferred.
• Experience working in senior housing or with seniors required.
• COS and/or Tax Credit Certification preferred.
• Ability to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of the Village.
• Conduct supervisory activities, staffing, training, and time-sheets approval.
• Prepare and administer the Village budget and monitor performance.
• Assess financial condition through payables, receivables, and expenses.
• Meet with prospective tenants, explain occupancy terms, and provide community info.
• Determine eligibility of tenants per government regulations.
• Market Village through plans and outreach; engage with community organizations.
• Develop long-range strategic direction with the Board; present budget variances.
• Develop and administer operating policies and programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Resident relations

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Education

Associate's degree in business/gerontology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Housing software

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a faith-based, premier nonprofit organization providing senior living and services in Michigan, has a great opportunity to join our leadership team as the Housing Administrator at Harmony Manor, Detroit Michigan. We invite you to help us create new possibilities for quality living for the seniors we serve.

The Housing Administrator is responsible for supervising, directing, coordinating and overseeing the operations of the community. Responsible for guiding the community in developing strategic initiatives. Excellent opportunity for a leader with strong resident relations, budgeting, compliance, and community engagement experience. Market rate, HUD, Tax Credit experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of the Village
• Conduct supervisory activities such as hiring and firing staff, providing employee orientation and training, creating work schedules, monitoring and approving work, coaching or disciplinary action, and approving employee time sheets for department.
• Prepare and administers Village budget, including monitoring budgetary performance
• Assess the financial condition of the Village by monitoring payables, receivables, billings, expenses, and implementing any policy, procedure and/or program changes, which would ensure the Village’s financial health.
• Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about community.
• Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government program regulations.
• Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems following management rules and regulations.
• Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
• Approve general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for the Village Approve bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
• Market Village to prospective tenants by developing marketing plan, participating in outreach events and maintaining visibility. Contribute to local community organizations and appropriate professional organizations.
• Confer regularly with residents to ensure their needs are being met.
• Works with Board and sub-committees of Board to develop the strategic direction and long-range initiatives of the Village. Presents and explains budget and variances to the board. Determine strategy for budget compliance.
• Develops and administers Village operating policies, procedures and programs.
• Approve all financial transactions for Village
• Executes legal documents and enter into contracts for provision of property services such as cleaning, maintenance, security services, etc. within PVM limits of authority.
• Ensures compliance with all state, regulatory, administrative, labor and legal regulations, requirements, laws, etc.
• Assesses data and submits reports (verbal and written) regarding any and all issues affecting Village operations.
• Maintain occupancy rate at or above established goals by reducing voluntary turnover and building a waiting list to fill vacant units in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.
  • Safety policies and procedures.
  • Federal, state and local regulations.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of Associate's degree in business, gerontology, or related field required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years in property management

Experience in affordable housing preferred

Experience working in senior housing or with seniors required

Computer Skills

Computer literacy Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.

Experience in housing software

Certificates & Licenses

COS and/or Tax Credit Certification as it relates to Village funding or program preferred (organization will provide training and opportunity for certification within 6 months of employment)

Other Requirements

Ability to work as needed. Must have ability to respond to emergencies.