West Michigan Property Area Manager

Red Oak Management Co Inc; Kent City (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick time

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Red Oak Management Co, Inc. is seeking a full-time West Michigan Property Area Manager based in Kent City, MI. You will oversee a portfolio across multiple communities, traveling to sites with an 8-hour shift schedule, typically 7 am–5 pm, and starting from home.

Expect on-call emergencies occasionally as you support site managers and staff in maintaining strong operations. You will travel regularly within the assigned area in your own vehicle, guiding teams, tracking vacancies, monitoring

Qualifications

• Must have affordable housing property management experience.
• Fair housing training or certification.
• Understanding of compliance rules, laws, and processes at least minimal level.
• Ability to travel regularly within assigned area using own vehicle.
• Leadership or peer coaching experience preferred.
• Additional compliance certifications or LIHTC/HUD knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support site managers and staff, including maintenance teams.
• Track vacancies and monitor capital projects.
• Resolve rent discrepancies and keep the corporate team informed.
• Train staff on new processes and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Foster best practices across the portfolio and lead collaboratively.

Skills

Property management experience

Fair housing training

Compliance knowledge

Leadership coaching

LIHTC/HUD knowledge

Job description

Step into a leadership role with Red Oak Management Co, Inc. as our full-time West Michigan Property Area Manager.

GREAT PAY

Based in Kent City, MI and covering vibrant communities like Sand Lake, Grant, Muskegon, White Cloud, Baldwin, Hart, Sheridan, and Stanton, you'll enjoy an hourly rate of $22 – $26 while making a real difference in affordable housing.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick time
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Paid holidays

YOUR NEW ROLE AS A WEST MICHIGAN PROPERTY AREA MANAGER

You’ll work a straight 8-hour shift each day, Monday through Friday, typically between 7 am and 5 pm (specific start times may vary by site). Your day begins from your own home. No need to report to a central office, allowing you to travel directly to the communities you support. On rare occasions, you may respond to an emergency on-call situation.

As a West Michigan Property Area Manager, you will act as a peer coach, guiding and supporting site managers and staff, including maintenance teams. You will help track vacancies, monitor capital projects, and resolve rent discrepancies, always keeping the corporate team informed. You will train staff on new processes, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and foster best practices across your portfolio. Your leadership will be collaborative, never disciplinary, as you work closely with teams to strengthen operations and build success.

WEST MICHIGAN PROPERTY AREA MANAGER REQUIREMENTS

• Affordable housing property management experience
• Fair housing training or certification
• Understanding of compliance rules, laws, and processes (at least minimal level)
• Ability to travel regularly within assigned area using your own vehicle
• Experience coaching peers or working in a leadership capacity (preferred)
• Additional compliance certifications or knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, or Rural Development regulations (preferred)

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Since opening our doors in 1984 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, Red Oak Management has grown from a small, mission-driven team into a recognized leader in affordable housing. What began as a commitment to creating safe, welcoming communities has become a legacy of service, growth, and genuine care for the people who call our properties home. As a founding member of the Michigan Rural Housing Council, we’ve played a key role in improving housing accessibility across the state. When you work at Red Oak, you’re not just joining a company; you’re joining a family that values teamwork, stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Must have the ability to pass a background check.