ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT / Affordable Housing Property Management – NYC, NJ Metro Region

IMMEDIATE NEWLY CREATED OPENING AT CONIFER REALTY due to company growth!

Join Conifer's Property Management Team TODAY - Top 20 Developer in Northeast!

LOCATION OF POSITION: Hybrid opportunity, either based at a Conifer property in the assigned portfolio OR your home office with weekly travel within the portfolio.

AT CONIFER, WE OFFER: Purpose, Innovation, and Excellence

About Conifer: Conifer Realty, LLC is a dynamic, vertically integrated organization that creates and manages high-quality affordable and work-force housing. Conifer is devoted to growth, to innovation and to be purposeful to our communities. Every step in our process creates a path to a HOME for Possibilities - a HOME for our residents, and a HOME for our employees. Conifer has a 47+ year investment and development history with over 15,000 multifamily apartment homes representing 210 communities throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. At the heart of Conifer is an experienced team of over 500 highly skilled and passionate professionals. The team’s demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit has secured our leadership role in the affordable housing industry.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

The Assistant Vice President is responsible for the day-to-day direction of the properties in the assigned region of NYC-NJ Metro & surrounding areas of the assigned portfolio. Will manage a team of 3-5 Regional Managers. Will have full responsibility for all staffing, personnel, physical plans, and economic performance of the assigned properties, all in accordance with Conifer standards and the approved business plans for the properties in the assigned regions.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES’ EXPERIENCE will include:

• Minimum 8-10+ years of successful multi-site management experience required, in affordable housing portfolios of 750-1200+ units.
• Minimum 3 years' recent/prior experience in a Regional/District Manager role needed.
• Compliance experience (LIHTC, RD, HUD-Sec. 8, Sec. 236, Fair Housing) required.
• Prior 2+ years’ supervision experience including training, coaching, mentoring, and performance management experience needed.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills with residents, vendors, agencies, others.
• Strong organizational skills with effective decision-making abilities.
• Strong experience with budgeting, financial/accounting practices including NOI and understanding of financial statements.
• Yardi Voyager experience or other housing software programs required.
• Strong MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to properly document important site matters and keep accurate records.
• Ability to read and fully comprehend legal documents including leasing and compliance agreements, contracts, and other regulatory documents.
• Flexibility for weekly travel to assigned properties within region(s) as assigned, along with attending regional meetings, training, conferences, other property management events/activities.
• Reliable transportation with valid drivers' license and auto insurance policy required for weekly travel.

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or some college with minimum 5 years’ related property management experience
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.

Certifications Preferred or willing to obtain:

• COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist)
• LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit)
• Other certifications pertinent to affordable housing industry

CANDIDATES’ INTERPERSONAL SKILLS will include:

• Collaborates effectively to get things done, building, and nurturing strong relationships – becoming a positive resource for our residents, vendors, contractors, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated with a strong work ethic and has an intense focus on achieving results.
• Champions change and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to always exercise good business professionalism and business judgment.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills to meet required deadlines.
• Adaptable, sense of urgency, able to prioritize projects quickly when needed.
• Resourceful; effective problem-solving skills.
• Proactive; eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Thinks strategically and applies critical thinking to identifying and solving problems.
• Embraces the opportunity to work side by side with team and partners.
• Positive outgoing attitude to assist residents, visitors, fellow employees, community representatives.
• Is willing to go the extra mile to resolve issues and complete tasks required, including any extended hours that might be needed.

To view Conifer’s history, values, mission, visit the link: https://coniferllc.com/

CONIFER OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS:

• Full-time / 40 Hours Weekly
• Hours 9:00 – 5:30 Mondays - Fridays
• Competitive Compensation Program including annual bonus potential
• 15 Days Paid Time Off first year
• 13 Paid Holidays (2 are floaters)
• 401K with company match
• Ongoing training and development for career growth opportunities as Conifer grows and expands their portfolio
• Elective benefits include Medical, Dental, & Vision with HSA contribution on medical
• Company paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Insurances
• Extraordinarily positive culture & environment; great team support
• Robust employee referral payment program

APPLY TODAY via our website link to complete our application process and attach your resume: https://www.careersatconifer.com . You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team!

Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran/Citizenship/Immigration Status.