Property Manager

Jobtailor; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Property Manager experienced in LIHTC and Section 8 to oversee the day-to-day operations of affordable housing properties in Missouri. The role emphasizes compliance, leasing, and resident relations, with supervision of staff and coordination of vendors.

Responsibilities include managing certifications, ensuring regulatory adherence, and maintaining occupancy targets while delivering outstanding customer service to residents and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of affordable housing experience with LIHTC or Section 8.
• Solid understanding of Fair Housing.
• Skilled in income qualification, tenant file accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willing to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing and affordable housing regulations.
• Lead leasing, rent collection, and move-in processes; manage certifications and re-certifications.
• Supervise property staff and coordinate maintenance and housekeeping teams.
• Ensure vacancies are leased promptly and market units effectively.
• Respond to resident inquiries and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Be on-call for after-hours emergencies and participate in regional trainings.

Skills

Fair Housing Compliance

Customer Service Skills

Income Qualification

Regulatory Compliance

Lease Process Management

Unit Inspections

Supervisory Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Diligently ensure all Fair Housing and affordable housing regulations are adhered to.
• Collect and Deposit rent within 24 hours of collection, notifying residents of delinquent rent.
• Provide outstanding service to the residents, resolving resident inquiries, work orders, and requests in a timely manner.
• Must maintain and build applicant waiting list.
• Ensure property stays on budget through cost effective practices.
• Conduct initial lease process with certification and in addition to annual re-certification for affordable housing, state agency, and government agency programs.
• Pass INSPIRE, State, and Government Agency inspections as well as maintaining company standards.
• Ensure that vacant apartments are ready to lease quickly, and market those units diligently until occupied.
• Process applications for move-in/transfer and forward to Compliance for approval.
• Supervise property staff directly reporting into property manager, including but not limited to maintenance and housekeeping staff assigned to the property.
• Inspect and supervise the work of outside vendors.
• Organize community activities on a regular basis according to the requirements of your property's individual property management agreement and lease.
• Must be available to be on call for after-hours emergencies and other business needs.
• Travel to, and participate in, both regional and home office training and/or conferences as required.
• Lead marketing and leasing strategy to maintain occupancy targets.
• Must regularly conduct unit inspections and daily walks of property to ensure property safety, compliance, and curb appeal standards are being met.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of affordable housing experience with LIHTC, or Section 8
• Must have solid understanding of Fair Housing
• Skilled in income qualification, tenant file accuracy, and regulatory compliance
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong competency in Microsoft office suite and familiar with learning new software

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in affordable housing regulations, including Fair Housing compliance and LIHTC or Section 8 programs. Proven ability to manage property operations, maintain occupancy targets, and deliver exceptional customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Affordable Housing Experience
• Fair Housing Compliance
• Customer Service Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Regulatory Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Income Qualification
• Tenant File Accuracy
• Regulatory Compliance
• Lease Process Management
• Unit Inspections

Soft Skills

• Outstanding Service
• Timely Resolution of Inquiries
• Supervisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

• LIHTC
• Section 8
• Property Management
• Cost Effective Practices
• Community Activities