What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Manager - Affordable Housing - Commons at University Square position at Dayrise Residential?
Company: Dayrise Residential
Reports to: Regional Manager
At Commons at University Square, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Community Manager with strong Affordable Housing experience to lead the community through an important period of transition.
The community is currently working through operational and Affordable Housing compliance priorities, including a tax abatement transition and resident income documentation. We want candidates to have a clear understanding of the opportunity from the beginning.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is comfortable stepping into an established community, assessing current operations, building trust with the onsite team and residents, and creating greater structure and consistency moving forward.
Who We Are
At Dayrise Residential, we’re not just managing properties, we are creating communities. We build long-term, trust-based relationships with residents and empower our teams through collaboration, transparency, and growth.
Why work for Dayrise Residential?
We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to recognize your contributions and support your long-term growth with the company.
- Competitive salary
- Paid Time Off plus Company Paid Holidays
- Competitive Employee Rent Discount Program
- Excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Paid Leave
- 401K Retirement plan plus Employer Match
- Monthly cell phone allowance
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate your on-site team to deliver top-tier resident experiences and operational performance.
- Oversee all aspects of property operations, including financials, leasing, maintenance, and resident relations.
- Guide the community through the tax abatement transition, including verifying income for current residents without complete documentation.
- Ensure resident files include required income documentation
- Monitor compliance benchmarks and ensure all documentation meets Affordable Housing standards.
- Foster a positive team culture and strong relationships with residents and the surrounding community.
What you’ll need to Succeed:
We’re looking for someone who’s detail-oriented, confident in Affordable Housing compliance, and excited to lead. You’ll lead the day-to-day operations of the community while helping establish clear priorities and a strong foundation for the team moving.
- 2 years of Affordable Housing or income-qualified housing experience (required).
- Direct experience with income verification, compliance audits, and file documentation.
- Solid knowledge of Fair Housing laws, tax credit or abatement programs, and Affordable Housing practices.
- Prior experience leading teams and managing multifamily properties.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with property management software (OneSite & Yieldstar preferred).
- CAM or CPM certification preferred although not required.
- High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.
- Valid driver's license required
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role during a critical phase of transformation at the community. If you bring the Affordable Housing expertise and leadership we’re looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
E-Verify:
Our company participates in E-Verify and will verify authorization to work in the U.S.
Dayrise Residential is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All team members must successfully complete a background screening, which includes but is not limited to a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test. Candidates must also be flexible and available to work a varied schedule, including weekends and select holidays as needed.
Salary : $78,000 - $80,000