Assistant Community Manager

$52,000 - $54,080/Yr

The Related Companies L.P - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Buffalo, NY

Real Estate

About the position

As an Assistant Community Manager at our 195 unit Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Buffalo, NY, you will play a vital role in supporting our properties and teams. This position is not just about managing day-to-day operations; it’s about making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents by providing affordable housing to those who need it most. You will represent our organization to residents, employees, and agency partners, ensuring that our community thrives and meets its financial targets and compliance standards. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the management of property operations, supporting the leasing team, and conducting leasing and move-in activities as needed. You will also manage the re-certification process, ensuring that it is completed accurately and on time. Conducting unit inspections to ensure compliance with applicable program standards will be a key part of your role, as will utilizing the property management system to oversee all resident transactions. You will be responsible for issuing and delivering resident notices, collecting rents, and overseeing building staff as the manager-on-duty. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth and development, with access to training programs and internal advancement opportunities. We value your life outside of work, providing generous paid time off and a customizable total rewards package that includes medical, vision, and dental options, as well as life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program. Join us in our mission to create thriving communities and make a difference in the world!

Responsibilities

• Support properties and teams by representing the organization to residents, employees, and agency partners.
• Assist in leading day-to-day property operations and ensure financial targets and compliance standards are met.
• Support the leasing team; conduct leasing and move-in activities for each property as needed.
• Manage the re-certification process, ensuring on-time and accurate completion.
• Conduct unit inspections to ensure compliance with applicable program standards.
• Utilize the property management system to oversee all resident transactions.
• Issue and deliver resident notices as needed, such as late payments and returned checks.
• Collect rents and oversee building staff as manager-on-duty.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in managing affordable housing properties with HUD Project-Based Section 8 and/or Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) required.
• Experience with RealPage OneSite is a plus.
• Commitment to exceed expectations by providing exceptional service.
• Determination to embrace constructive criticism and improve continuously.
• Belief in teamwork and collaboration for better outcomes.
• Trustworthiness and reliability to do the right thing.
• Welcoming attitude towards diversity of thought and perspective.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with RealPage OneSite.

Benefits

• 19+ days of paid time off.
• Customizable total rewards package including medical, vision, and dental options.
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial wellness perks including 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid leave and disability programs.
• Mental health resources including counseling.
• Fertility benefits such as surrogacy and adoption assistance.
• Paid time off to volunteer and matching charitable donations.
• Learning and training programs; tuition and certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities.