Residential Property Manager

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin

. Operate Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin’s affordable housing portfolio of approximately 74 scatter-site HUD-supported units .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing HUD-supported housing portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and effectively coordinating maintenance and resident services. Proficient in financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and operational improvements within property management.

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HUD Compliance ManagementProperty Management ExperienceFinancial Reporting and BudgetingSupervision and Staff ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

HUD Systems ManagementOccupancy and Rent CalculationsResident CertificationsRegulatory Inspections CoordinationPreventive Maintenance CoordinationPerformance Indicator TrackingOperational Improvement RecommendationsLease ManagementEmergency Response CoordinationMove-In and Move-Out Processes

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsAbility to Deliver Difficult MessagesConfidentiality Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

EIV SystemProperty Management SoftwareOffice Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Industry Keywords

HUD-Supported HousingResidential Service DeliveryCommunity Human Service SystemRegulatory ComplianceTenancy Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin’s affordable housing portfolio of approximately 74 scatter-site HUD-supported units
Maintain HUD compliance, regulatory compliance, occupancy, resident certifications, leases, rent calculations, move-ins, recertifications, and move-outs
Maintain resident and property records and manage HUD systems and reporting requirements, including EIV
Coordinate HUD, WHEDA, NSPIRE, management, and other regulatory inspections and correct deficiencies
Administer reasonable accommodation and modification requests
Serve as primary management contact for residents and address leases, rent, property conditions, notices, lease violations, delinquent rent, and tenancy matters
Coordinate with case managers and service providers when appropriate and authorized
Coordinate maintenance requests, preventive maintenance, unit turns, inspections, corrective work, emergency response, and after-hours maintenance
Supervise or coordinate maintenance staff, contractors, vendors, and specialized repairs
Recruit, orient, train, supervise, and evaluate on-site Property Supervisors
Develop and monitor annual operating budgets and review revenues, expenses, rent collections, vacancies, maintenance costs, and variances
Approve and code invoices and expenditures and coordinate financial reporting, reconciliations, reserves, audits, and collections
Support replacement reserves, capital improvements, grants, and other property funding
Identify risks, maintain confidentiality, develop consistent procedures, track performance indicators, and recommend operational improvements
Participate in organizational planning, budgeting, compliance, and quality-improvement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of property management experience, or comparable post-secondary education and work experience
Experience must include work with HUD-subsidized housing
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices associated with residential service delivery for people with disabilities associated with mental illness
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of mission information requirements and performance outcome measures guided by local, state and federal government, GII or another contracted agency
Familiarity with the community human service system
Ability to deliver difficult messages and say “no” when necessary
Ability to supervise, organize, manage, and problem solve
Ability to travel up to 25% locally
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate clearly and analyze and assess details
Ability to move freely throughout the facility and lift, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.
HUD-specific certifications such as COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentives
Professional development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity protections