Impactful LIHTC Housing Area Manager — Detroit

Red Oak Management Co Inc; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K retirement plan

PTO accrual

Sick time

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Red Oak Management Co. Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a full-time Low Income Housing Area Manager to oversee our affordable housing portfolio across the Detroit area.

This role reports to ownership and corporate leadership and focuses on guiding property management teams and maintaining occupancy and compliance. You'll work Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM from the Detroit Regional Office with local travel to communities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing 100+ affordable housing units.
• Experience in supervisory position in housing.
• Genuine passion for affordable housing and serving disadvantaged populations.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property operations and provide guidance and training to site teams.
• Collaborate with corporate staff, ownership groups, and the Area Maintenance Supervisor to keep projects moving forward.
• Address resident and occupancy concerns and support continuous portfolio improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, move-ins, move-outs, and recertifications.
• Travel locally throughout the Detroit area to support and train properties.

Skills

Unit management

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Affordable housing passion

Independent work

Job description

Red Oak Management Co. Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a full-time Low Income Housing Area Manager to oversee our affordable housing portfolio across the Detroit area.

This role reports to ownership and corporate leadership and focuses on guiding property management teams and maintaining occupancy and compliance. You'll work Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM from the Detroit Regional Office with local travel to communities.