Impactful Property Manager - Affordable Housing

Embrace Living Communities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Embrace Living Communities seeks a Manager to direct operations of affordable housing communities, ensuring quality, welcoming homes for residents. The role reports to the Director of Operations and supervises office, maintenance, and housekeeping teams while managing budgets and compliance with housing laws.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with five years in affordable housing, strong financial and regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Creates a respectful living environment for all residents in line with the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Promotes harmonious relations among residents, guests, team members, vendors, and partners; serves as workplace mentor.
• Supports a wellness culture promoting active aging and well-being.
• Implements and enforces policies per manuals and HUD/LIHTC requirements.
• Reviews applications and approves/denies based on screening criteria.
• Executes rental agreements and proper certifications as needed.
• Prepares and monitors operating budget; adjusts spending to stay within budget.
• Bids contracts, analyzes costs, and seeks prudent savings.
• Develops 10-year capital replacement plans and oversees projects.
• Develops and implements marketing plans to maximize occupancy.
• Oversees move-in certifications and minimizes vacancy days.
• Directs office, maintenance, and housekeeping staff; drives attainment of goals.
• Conducts physical inspections for compliance with codes and standards.
• Advances sustainable building practices and energy efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Complex problem solving

Professionalism

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Five years affordable housing experience

Fair housing knowledge

COS certification

TCS certification

Tools

OneSite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Embrace Living Communities seeks a Manager to direct operations of affordable housing communities, ensuring quality, welcoming homes for residents. The role reports to the Director of Operations and supervises office, maintenance, and housekeeping teams while managing budgets and compliance with housing laws.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with five years in affordable housing, strong financial and regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership in a mission-driven environment.