Associate Director of Multifamily - Poughkeepsie, NY

Lead Across Communities. Drive Performance. Make a Lasting Impact.

Ready to take your multifamily leadership career to the next level? Rose Associates is seeking an accomplished, strategic, and people-focused Associate Director of Multifamily Operations to lead operational performance across a diverse portfolio spanning Saratoga Springs, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie.

From the energy and historic charm of Saratoga Springs to the Hudson Valley's distinctive communities in Kingston and Poughkeepsie, this is an opportunity to influence the performance of multiple residential properties while developing talented teams, strengthening owner relationships, and delivering exceptional resident experiences.

If you’re a proven multifamily leader who combines financial expertise, operational excellence, and a passion for developing people, we invite you to make your mark at Rose Associates.

About Rose Associates

Established in 1925, Rose Associates is a recognized leader in multifamily and mixed-use real estate, operating approximately 250 properties and more than 30,000 residential units across markets from Philadelphia to Boston.

As a woman-owned company, we combine a century of industry expertise with an integrated platform spanning development, construction, property and asset management, leasing, marketing, and financial operations.
We’re committed to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and creating outstanding residential experiences. Join a team where strategic thinking, collaboration, and professional growth are part of our culture.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Portfolio Performance: Partner with property managers to optimize daily operations, evaluate financial results, monitor budgets, analyze rent variances, and identify opportunities to improve property performance.
• Lead Financial Strategy & Reporting: Prepare and review owner reporting packages, annual budgets, business plans, and monthly financial and operational reports to support informed decision-making.
• Develop High-Performing Teams: Coach and mentor property management leaders, strengthen accountability, oversee recruitment and retention initiatives, and ensure employee training and development milestones are met.
• Strengthen Owner & Asset Relationships: Support asset management initiatives involving acquisitions and dispositions, communicate material developments and operational challenges, and collaborate with ownership on property strategies.
• Elevate the Resident Experience: Address escalated resident concerns, strengthen retention initiatives, and implement strategies that improve satisfaction and community performance.
• Optimize Leasing & Occupancy: Review leasing activity, occupancy trends, marketing strategies, and resident renewal programs to support budget and pro forma expectations.
• Protect Asset Value: Conduct regular site visits and property inspections, review capital replacement plans, evaluate building conditions, and identify opportunities to improve maintenance and operational efficiency.
• Champion Compliance & Risk Management: Promote compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, Fair Housing requirements, safety standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate Across the Organization: Work closely with accounting, marketing, maintenance, and other departments to resolve challenges, align priorities, and achieve portfolio-wide objectives.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 10 years of residential property management experience, including a minimum of 7 years in a senior management role.
• Experience working in affordable housing.
• A demonstrated track record of leading property management teams, overseeing multifamily operations, and resolving complex operational challenges.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Comprehensive knowledge of building operations, maintenance, capital planning, and property preservation.
• An understanding of marketing trends, leasing performance, occupancy management, and resident retention.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management platforms, including iLuvLeasing, On-Site, and Yardi.
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• The ability and willingness to travel regularly between properties in Saratoga Springs, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie, as well as the main office and other assigned locations.
• Authorization to work in the United States, consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits

$125,000 – $145,000 annual base salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Ready to Shape the Future of Multifamily Operations?

Bring your strategic vision, financial expertise, and leadership experience to Rose Associates. Help strengthen property performance, develop exceptional teams, build lasting owner relationships, and create outstanding residential communities throughout Upstate New York.

Apply today and take the next step in your multifamily leadership career.

Work Environment & Essential Job Requirements

This is a portfolio leadership position requiring regular on-site visits across Saratoga Springs, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie, along with travel to the main office and other assigned locations. Responsibilities include interacting with residents, employees, vendors, contractors, and ownership representatives and moving throughout residential buildings and property sites, including ascending and descending stairs and working in varying environmental conditions.

The position also requires performing essential job functions in residential environments where domestic pets may be present, including common areas, lobbies, building offices, amenity spaces, and occupied apartments, potentially for extended periods while conducting inspections, responding to resident concerns, overseeing property operations, and coordinating staff and vendors.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as business needs require. Rose Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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