Overview:

The Community Manager carries primary responsibility for the overall management of the site, including planning, marketing, leasing, financial performance, driving economic occupancy, maintenance supervision and administration. The Community Manager ensures that the community or communities assigned operate in compliance with all governmental and lender regulations. The Community Manager supervises all site assigned associates. The Community Manager follows all policies and procedures established by the Regional Manager and Woda Cooper Management.

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Why Woda Cooper?

Founded in 1990, Woda Cooper is a prominent leader in affordable housing development, construction, and management. We are a proud employee-owned company with a development portfolio worth $1.5 Billion, with over 350 properties and 16,000 units across 16 states. Our commitment to high-quality, affordable housing has earned us a top rank among developers and owners nationwide. Be a part of a team that's building more than homes - we're building futures!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Disclaimer: Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job posting are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. They are intended to provide a general sense of the expectations for the role and the range of activities you may be asked to undertake. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group, and additional functions may be added or revised as deemed necessary by organizational needs.

• Lease apartments: this includes taking telephone inquiries, greeting prospects, showing apartments, taking applications and deposits, verifying income and credit information, following up with all prospects, and ensuring that leases are renewed on a timely basis.
• Timely collection of rents and all monies on site, daily deposits and record keeping.
• Proper screening and scoring of rental applicants, control of delinquency and prompt processing of bad debt files to collections.
• Assist in the hiring, development, discipline, and employment termination of all site personnel.
• Administration of the community’s operating budget, including the control of monthly expenses using a budget control log, where applicable.
• Assemble complete and detailed credit and income information, along with necessary verification documents for prospective residents’ approval and re-certification, and forward to the Compliance Manager for approval.
• Maintain and ensure each resident file is following all SHFA commitments and any other governmental commitments. Ensure each resident file complies with all lender and investor commitments.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Outgoing, friendly attitude and ability to make others feel welcome and comfortable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of associates.
• Understanding of laws, guidelines, and best practices of property management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• HUD experience preferred.
• Experience working in affordable housing programs including one or more of the following: LIHTC, USDA Rural Development, Section 8, HOME a plus.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager a plus.
• Travel to Community and/or Community locations and surrounding markets required.
• Familiarity with Fair Housing laws preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing and walking, giving tours, and meeting with potential tenants.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to traverse a variety of properties with stairs and in a variety of weather.