What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Site Property Manager position at Cornell Property Management Corp.?
About the Role
Cornell Property Management Corp. is seeking an on-site Property Manager to lead day-to-day operations at Woodland Mills, a 98-unit affordable housing community. You'll own leasing, compliance, resident relations, maintenance coordination, and the financial performance of the property, and you'll report to the Regional Manager. We're looking for someone who can run a property independently, hold a team accountable, and keep files audit-ready.
What You'll Do
- Manage all leasing activity, including move-ins, move-outs, renewals, and annual and interim recertifications
- Maintain compliant waiting lists by unit type and program
- Screen and qualify applicants in accordance with Fair Housing law, LIHTC program requirements, and company criteria
- Keep resident files complete, accurate, and ready for agency audits and Management and Occupancy Reviews
- Market vacant units to minimize vacancy loss and meet occupancy targets
- Collect rent, manage accounts receivable, and pursue delinquencies through the legal process when necessary, including court appearances
- Control operating expenses against budget and report on financial performance, including budget variance, on a regular schedule
- Coordinate maintenance, unit turns, and inspections, including NSPIRE and agency inspections
- Supervise, train, and evaluate on-site staff, including maintenance personnel
- Build positive relationships with residents and resolve concerns promptly
- Enforce lease terms, community rules, and company policy consistently and fairly
What You Need
- 5 years of property management experience, including affordable housing
- Working knowledge of LIHTC compliance, including income certifications
- Experience with budgeting, rent collection, and expense control
- Proficiency with property management software and Microsoft Office
- Strong organization and time management; able to meet deadlines and work independently
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication
- Valid driver's license
- Must pass a background check
Preferred
- Compliance certification such as TCS, COS, HCCP, C3P, or SHCM
- Experience supervising maintenance staff
- Experience with Delaware Justice of the Peace Court landlord-tenant proceedings
What We Offer
- Health/dental/vision
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k)
We require a valid driver's license, and candidate must pass a background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Why should we hire you? (Required)
- What is the best number to reach you for a preliminary interview, if selected?
- This role's posted pay range is $45,000 to $50,000/year. Are you comfortable proceeding within that range? Yes/No
- What type of affordable housing programs do you have experience with? Please list all.
- Have you independently completed income certifications and recertifications?
- A tenant's recertification is 60 days overdue and they are not responding. What steps do you take?
Experience:
- Property management: 5 years (Required)
- LIHTC: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000