Property Manager

ABEL BISHOP & CLARKE REALTY CO; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ABEL BISHOP & CLARKE REALTY CO is seeking a Property Manager in Akron, OH to oversee leasing, maintenance, and financial performance of a property, while ensuring compliance with Fair Housing laws and company policies.

You will supervise leasing and maintenance staff, retain residents, approve leases, perform HUD recertifications, monitor delinquency and rent collection, and coordinate capital improvements within budget guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in affordable housing programs or HUD recertifications is preferred.
• Ability to administer HUD recertifications and review EIV reports as required.
• Proven ability to manage property budgets, occupancy, and delinquency metrics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise leasing and maintenance staff, schedule work, and provide training.
• Maintain property occupancy and tenant retention through effective operations.
• Approve lease applications and process move-ins.
• Oversee rent collections and delinquency reporting.
• Coordinate capital improvements and bid processes.
• Ensure timely property reporting and compliance with laws.

Skills

Administrative

Analytical

Communication

Computer Skills

Coordination

Leadership

Maintenance

Mathematical Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Some college beneficial

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Internet

OneSite

Job description

A Property Manager is responsible for all operational and financial aspects of a property and meeting company goals in those areas. Results are achieved by facilitating the optimum performance of the property in areas such as customer service, personnel management, leasing, collections, resident services, maintenance, revenue enhancement, capital improvements, information reporting and compliance with all applicable laws and company policies. This position operates within and contributes to an environment in compliance with Fair Housing laws and Equal Employment Opportunity.Responsibilities:• Supervise leasing and maintenance staff including delegating work, reviewing work, maintaining deadlines, training and scheduling• Maintain property occupancy by effectively retaining residents• Approve lease applicants and process for move in• Administer HUD recertifications, review and maintain EIV reports as required, review monthly HAP voucher• Rent collections and delinquency reporting• Oversee all aspects of property maintenance, including unit turns, work orders, curb appeal, and inspections• Coordinate resident activities and correspondence• Obtain and negotiate bids and manage capital improvement projects• Operate within a purchasing budget and guidelines• Ensure that all property reporting is completed in a timely manner• Conduct interviews, performance reviews, and new hire onboarding• Attend court proceedings, as necessary• Attend all company provided training and meetings• Other responsibilities as assigned/needed.Skills & Abilities• Administrative Skills – data entry, filing, answering phones, familiarity with legal aspects/fair housing laws, familiarity with company policies and procedures• Analytical Skills – ability to manage property budget, analyze property reports (occupancy & delinquency)• Communication/Language Skills – ability to communicate with all staff levels, residents, vendors and prospective residents, ability to correspond with all contacts via letters, memos, newsletters and emails, ability to present material to staff• Computer Skills – Outlook, Excel, Word, Internet, OneSite or other applicable software• Coordinating Skills – ability to coordinate resident functions, staff meetings and functions, ability to prioritize and delegate tasks daily, ability to handle emergency/unexpected situations, ability to set future goals• Leadership Skills – ability to motivate and lead staff providing them with the direction and training that is necessary for them to succeed, ability to solve resident and staff issues• Maintenance Skills – general knowledge of maintenance is helpful when acting as liaison between maintenance staff and residents• Mathematical Skills – ability to understand ledgers, move-in costs, pro-rations, late fees, and bank deposits• Other Skills – confidentiality, reliability, punctuality, customer service, decision-making, patience, respect, teamwork, and attention to detailQualifications:Education: High School Diploma/GED required; some college beneficialWork Experience: at least 2 years of Affordable Housing experience requiredLicenses/Certifications: COS (beneficial), TCS (beneficial), and valid driver’s license required.Relationships:Reports to: Regional Manager or Area Property ManagerSupervises: Leasing and Maintenance StaffWorking Conditions:Work is typically performed in a normal office environment with moderate noise level. Walking is required for property tours and may expose Property Managers to weather conditions. It may be necessary to lift weights up to 25 pounds.