Affordable Portfolio Manager

Location 3216 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85012, United States Base Pay $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year Employee Type Salary-Exempt Join Our Team at Native American Connections! Who We Are Native American Connections (NAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through affordable housing, behavioral health, and community development services. For over 50 years, we have proudly served Native American and underserved communities in the Phoenix area with culturally competent, trauma‑informed care grounded in respect and tradition. MISSION Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high‑quality comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing throughout the communities we serve. POSITION SUMMARY The Affordable Portfolio Manager is a hands‑on position that provides the necessary stability to the staff and residents of the Affordable Housing program through a vast understanding of the interrelationship of providing housing and services to a vulnerable population and maintaining the properties through rent collections, maintenance, and resident services. RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the property management of the affordable housing communities. This includes oversight, hiring, and training. Ensure property managers are well trained and capable of maintaining all LIHTC policies, abiding by AZ Landlord Tenant Laws and having a full understanding of Fair Housing Laws. Have a complete understanding of LIHTC and HOME requirements as they affect each property. Have input into the annual operating budgets for all affordable housing communities. Manage One Site software system, including training new staff and updating operators and data. Attend and represent the organization during audits on housing communities to ensure adherence to all NAC/ADOH and funding policies. Review the Property Management Operating Manual and suggest updates as needed, train staff and ensure that policies are being followed. Be available 24/7 for emergency response. Possess a full understanding of NAC’s philosophy of resident wellness. Conduct bi‑weekly staffings with Property Managers. Cover property‑management duties of a property when the Property Manager is out or the position is vacant. This includes all renewals, move‑ins, rent collections and maintenance duties. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE High School Diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred. Certified Property Manager preferred. Three years supervisory experience. Two years LIHTC experience. SKILLS REQUIREMENT Knowledge of Affordable Housing Software, e.g., One Site. Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to work well with others in a team approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, healthcare providers, and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix organization. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, organizational and time management skills. Knowledge and experience working with the Native American population preferred. Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and reliable transportation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Able to sit, stand and walk with or without accommodations. NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE Preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians according to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, CFR 25 USC 472. Other than Indian Preference, Native American Connections, Inc. adheres to all provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Native American Connections is a drug‑free workplace with safety‑sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol and legal or illegal drugs impairs judgment and increases safety risk, leading to workplace injuries and faulty decision making. Reporting to work at NAC after use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or abuse of any other substance is absolutely prohibited. #J-18808-Ljbffr