Property Manager Residential (53130)

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently seeking a Tax Credit Specialist / Property Manager in the Milwaukee area. The position will be responsible for multiple properties including 40 units at scattered sites throughout the metro Milwaukee and assisting with an additional 67 scattered units. The Tax Credit Specialist has primary responsibility for leasing, marketing and all related property management functions to maintain compliance with the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program regulations at assigned LSS owned or managed LIHTC projects. This is a highly independent role and requires the property manager to be onsite daily.

Essential Duties and responsibilities :

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• Assumes primary and direct responsibility for managing tenant and stakeholder issues and concerns related to the property, tenant relations, marketing, etc. Works independently and with supervisory staff to address concerns in a consistent and timely manner. Provides enforcement of lease requirements and project rules.
• Works as a collaborative team member to support the Business Unit.
• Markets and promotes the project(s) to ensure occupancy rates that meet or exceed leasing schedule. Leasing schedule will be provided. Work closely with Program Manager and Director to implement marketing plan. The specialist is the primary point of contact for the property and will answer inquires.
• Direct responsibility for processing and verifying all compliance paperwork
• Reviews and corrects documentation for tenant certifications, leases, etc
• Assign units, sign lease and facilitate all steps of move in and move out
• Maintain high occupancy and tenant satisfaction

Intake and process applications

Ensure all certification paperwork is complete according to Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program rules and LSS expectations.

PERKS :

By being employed with LSS, which is a non-profit agency, you can be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

A Bachelor's degree or an Associate's Degree with minimum 2 years property management experience OR 5 years of property management experience is required. Additional previous experience in property management and / or working with customers in a similar setting is preferred.

A Low Income Housing Tax Credit Specialist Certification is required, but can be obtained within the first three months of employment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

TRAVEL :

Position may travel daily between programs. May travel over the two state area on occasion for training and meetings and may include some overnights.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).