Housing Manager (Full Time- Onsite)
Are you a driven, solution-oriented leader who takes ownership and gets results? The Burlington Housing Authority is seeking a high-performing Housing Manager to lead multifamily housing operations and make a measurable impact on our communities. We’re looking for a self-starter who sees challenges, acts decisively, and follows through.
What You’ll Do:
- Take full ownership of property performance, including occupancy, financial outcomes, and compliance
- Drive occupancy rates and reduce vacancies—understanding the direct link to revenue and agency success
- Ensure full compliance with HUD multifamily and regulatory standards
- Navigate complex resident issues, enforce lease compliance, and manage legal processes when necessary
- Analyze data, manage budgets, and deliver clear, actionable reports
Who You Are:
- A solutions-focused professional who anticipates problems and takes initiative to resolve them
- Independent and proactive – Anticipates needs, solves problems, and takes initiative without waiting for direction.
- Results-oriented – Consistently meets deadlines, honors commitments, and maintains a high standard of performance
- Financially savvy—you understand the impact of vacancies, collections, and operational efficiency
- Hands-on and humble—you’re not too good to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done
- A strong communicator who can balance professionalism, firmness, and empathy
- Organized and detail-oriented with accurate recordkeeping practices
Why Join Us?
- Make a real, visible impact in your community
- Take ownership of a mission-critical leadership role
- Work in an organization that values accountability, initiative, and results
- Be part of a team committed to providing safe, quality housings
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of Agency policy and procedures as they pertain to property management
- and occupancy
- 2. Thorough knowledge of HUD rules and regulations that apply to multifamily housing (PBRA/PBV)
- management.
- Working knowledge of laws and standards that apply to multifamily housing
- property management, such as Fair Housing Laws, OSHA Standards, local and state building codes.
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance, fire prevention, and liability reduction principles.
- Working knowledge of the operation of the Agency’s computer system and applicable software.
- Working knowledge of the agencies that provide assistance and services to residents,including knowledge of eligibility requirements.
- Knowledge of mathematics and general accounting procedures sufficient to perform calculation required for summarizing rent collections, making deposits, rent adjustments, and assisting the Executive Director in preparation of the annual operating budget and long-term budgets.
- Ability to maintain required records such as resident files, vacancy reports, etc.
- Ability to procure goods and services in accordance with Agency procurement procedures and in keeping with the approved operating budget for the property.
- Ability to read and interpret policies and guidelines in order to make sound decisions.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and make appropriate recommendations within scope of responsibility.
- Ability to operate appropriate Agency computer equipment and software packages.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate on the level of the listener, recognizing when information has been misunderstood, and the ability to rectify any misunderstanding as needed.
- Skilled in analyzing situations in order to identify problems and offer possible solutions.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Social Sciences from an accredited college or university and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in management or in an administrative capacity in property management or low-income housing, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the ability to fulfill the essential job duties of the position.
The following Certification(s) must be obtained within one (1) year of employment or other allowable period of hire as authorized by the Executive Director or his/her designee:
- Assisted Housing Manager/Multifamily Housing Specialist
- Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS)
- Enterprise Income Verification System
- Fair Housing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,427.00 - $64,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Housing sofware i.e SACS: 1 year (Preferred)
- Property Management: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- AHM, PHM,Brokers license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
