Property Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Property Manager

DEPARTMENT : Property Management

FLSA : Exempt

REPORTS TO : Manager - Property Management

LOCATION : Yonkers

SALARY : $70,000-$80,000

SUMMARY :

Responsible for the marketing, leasing, tenant relations, administrative compliance and collection of rent, for residential and commercial properties owned or managed by Westhab. The property manager must diligently work to protect and preserve the quality of life in, and the value of, the properties which they are assigned to manage.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Marketing and leasing of vacant apartment including, qualifying, interviewing and selecting tenants.
• Ensure the accurate billing and timely collection of rent.
• Initiate tenant / landlord legal proceedings, and work with attorneys to manage legal process.
• Coordinate turnover of vacant permanent apartments with Facilities department.
• Work with Westhab’s computerized property management, client database, and accounting systems.
• Develop building operating budgets.
• Ensure compliance with government programs including the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Execute lease-renewals and re-certifications of tenant income as prescribed by regulations. Prepare reports to Federal and State regulatory agencies as needed (e.g. DHCR building registrations)
• Respond to and quickly resolve building operational problems by coordinating efforts with Westhab staff, tenants, owners, and government agencies.
• Other duties as required

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, Associates Degree required plus a minimum of five years’ experience in the property management of affordable housing. Strong communication skills required. Must be proficient with Word, Excel and Property Management software (MRI or equivalent). Must be highly organized and show ability to manage many tasks simultaneously. Must have own car; clean and valid NYS Driver’s License. Bilingual a plus.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS :

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) :

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.