Senior Property Manager

JOB TITLE:                         Senior Property Manager 

DEPARTMENT:                     Housing

FLSA:                              Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:                      Director of Property Management

SALARY:                                          $65,000 TO $75,000

SUMMARY: 

The Senior Property Manager is responsible for property management in affordable housing developments.  The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in income certifications, rent collection, leasing and working with low income and special needs households.  Ability to work both independently and in a team environment and effectively supervise staff in absence of a Director.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency are required.  Proof of COVID-19 vaccine required. Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform initial and annual income certifications
• Receive housing applications, maintain waiting lists, and respond to housing inquiries
• Screen applicants, prepare new leases and lease renewals
• Coordinate move-in process and orient new residents
• Perform general administrative functions including lease preparation, maintaining files, answering phones, correspondence, and reports
• Review property financials, prepare monthly variance reports and assist with annual budget preparation.
• Prepare monthly rent collection reports, and follow up on rent collection and lease enforcement, including letters, calls, and personal contact
• Do pre-occupancy, move-out and annual apartment inspections in conjunction with Facilities staff
• Receive work orders for repairs and follow up to ensure prompt response and completion
• Coordinate landlord/tenant legal activities.
• Maintain documentation required by the Federal, State and local agencies
• Review regulatory agreements and document property specific requirements.
• Assist residents with problem solving and make referrals as needed
• Promote safety and security of persons and property
• Coordinate with Finance, Security, Facilities, and Services department directors and other senior staff
• Supervise assistant property manager(s) daily functions
• Assist Director of Property Management with creation and implementation of new policies
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience in property management.  Bilingual a plus.  Low Income Tax Credit/Mixed Finance certifications and NYS Brokers License required.  The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and able to multi-task and work unsupervised.  This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong computer skills.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)