Property Manager - Cedar Commons

Mercy Housing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Fridays off (3 paid hours)

Healthcare plans

Dental and vision coverage

15 days PTO first year

Holidays + floating days

PTO between Christmas and New Year

Volunteer time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Employer-paid life insurance

403b + match

Employee Assistance Plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mercy Housing in Indianapolis is seeking a Property Manager to lead site staff and oversee building operations at Cedar Commons Apartments. You will manage resident relations, budgeting, rent collections, leasing, and regulatory compliance on-site.

The role offers on-site work in Indianapolis, IN with a competitive hourly pay of $30.50, depending on experience. Join a mission-driven team that builds communities through affordable housing and inclusive programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience managing finances and budgets for a property.
• Knowledge of housing laws and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service to residents and staff.
• Oversee rent collection and achievement of collection benchmarks.
• Maintain occupancy rates by effective leasing strategies.
• Manage property operations within approved budgets and seek cost savings.
• Monitor expenses to align with budget goals and drive NOI.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and complete recertifications and required documentation.

Skills

Financial acumen

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build a career that builds communities. At Mercy Housing, your work creates homes, hope, and opportunity. Join a mission-driven team where mercy, justice, and respect guide everything we do—from empowering residents to supporting your personal and professional growth. Together, we’re transforming lives through affordable housing and inclusive communities.

The Property Manager will provide leadership to site staff and direction for building operations. This position oversees resident relations, property budgets, rent collections, leasing, and compliance.

PAY: $30.50/hour, depending on experience

Location: Cedar Commons Apartments | Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours off each Friday)
• Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
• Several healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes plans covering orthodontia and a free basic dental option) and vision
• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Paid time off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 403b + match
• Access to free Employee Assistance Plan
• Pet insurance options

Duties

• Deliver great customer service to residents in partnership with Assistant Property Manager, Maintenance, and Resident Services staff.
• Rent collection, ensure timely payments and achievement of collection benchmarks.
• Maintain occupancy rates at or above budgeted targets by actively managing leasing strategies.
• Manage property operations within approved budget parameters and identifies opportunities for cost savings.
• Regularly reviews and controls property expenses to align with budget goals.
• Drive performance to meet or exceed Controllable Net Operating Income (CNOI) objectives.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including resident files, annual and interim recertifications, and all necessary documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of applicable local and federal housing laws, including Fair Housing and Landlord and Tenant laws.
• Experience being accountable for financials.
• Previous housing or property management experience including HUD, Low Income Tax Credits, Rural Housing, and Tax-Exempt Bond properties.
• Legally operate a motor vehicle (valid driver's license).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in property or affordable housing management.
• Minimum two (2) years of administrative, accounting, customer service, and/or supervisory experience.

Knowledge And Skills

• Comprehend and communicate in the English language both orally and in writing.
• Legally operate a motor vehicle (valid driver's license).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

We encourage candidates with lived experience to apply. This is an on-site position.

This is a brief description summarizing the position and skills needed. Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.