Assistant Community/Property Manager

Assistant Community Manager Job Description

Requirements:

• Preferred Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) and Tax Credit Specialist (An Occupancy Specialist and Customer Service position)
• Ability to address the concerns of current and future residents in a friendly and professional manner
• Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail
• Strong Office skills
• High level of computer skills are needed
• Ability to handle a high volume of telephone calls from current and prospective residents

Responsibilities:

• Make appointments with potential residents
• Maintain and control confidential files and records
• Prepare leases for occupancy and make initial computation of rent and monthly payments according to authority policy
• Review and interview applicants for housing
• Maintain the waiting list of applicants for housing and determine applicant eligibility
• Experience with EIV record keeping and identifying discrepancies when found
• Performs annual reexaminations as well as computing any interim rent changes.
• Assists participants complete and sign all papers related to beginning housing assistance, explaining in terms they understand to insure compliance with program rules.
• Verifies income, assets, medical or unusual expenses
• Enters data in computer generating rent and utility allowance.

Knowledge and Skill Set:

• Strong knowledge of LIHTC and tax credit regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge of HUD and affordable housing compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgement and sound decision-making in our complex environment
• Have the ability to thrive, manage stress and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Should have attention to detail, high level of accuracy, strong sense of urgency and solid time management skills
• Should have proven ability to work with computerized HUD and LIHTC compliance programs
• Strong written communication and listening skills
• Strong knowledge of HUD EIV, i.e. run monthly and quarterly reports and responsible for EIV compliance
• Interviews and processes eligible households for rental assistance and affordable housing programs.
• Processes the applications and information received from families and determines their eligibility.
• Verifies income, assets, medical or unusual expenses and enters data in computer generating rent, and TTP and assistance payment.
• Performs annual reexaminations as well as computing any interim rent changes.