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Pratum Companies

Manages apartments and advises housing owners

Assistant Community Manager - Affordable Housing

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$20/hr+ Discretionary/performance-based bonus
Mid
Raleigh, NC, USA
In PersonTravel may be required to owner gatherings, locally or in another state; after-hours resident events and scheduled on-call work may be required.
Real EstateReal Estate Property Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous property management experience is required.
  • Working knowledge of the Section 8 recertification and compliance process.
  • Knowledge of Department of Housing and Urban Development rules and regulations.
  • COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or TCS (Tax Credit Specialist) certification, or an equivalent certification from a nationally recognized compliance training program, and experience.
  • Knowledge of rent collections, posting to the general ledger, completing daily deposits, and calculating SODAs.
  • Accounts receivable and collections experience is required.
  • Ability to work independently on assignments and maintain attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, OneSite Property Management Software, and the internet.
  • High school diploma or GED; ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions, and understand and perform on-site resident management software functions.
  • A minimum of three years of residential property management experience.
  • Ability to work any day of the week, work scheduled and requested overtime hours, serve on-call as scheduled or necessary, travel when required, and attend resident events after hours.
  • Basic computer and internet knowledge; ability to use Outlook and OneSite/Yardi; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to access all exterior and interior areas of the property and amenities; ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or maneuver up to 50 pounds independently and 100 pounds with assistance.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Community Manager with overall property operations, development, oversight of the team, and compliance with policies, procedures, and internal quality-control standards.
  • Assist with affordable housing recertification and compliance.
  • Maintain the property waiting list.
  • Build positive relationships with prospective and current tenants.
  • Coordinate on-site data collection and resident information processing.
  • Schedule resident recertification interviews and coordinate apartment inspections.
  • Ensure accurate calculations of income, assets, and rent levels.
  • Investigate and help resolve complaints, disturbances, and violations.
  • Maintain resident files according to company and regulatory agency policies.
  • Assist with property operations, including leasing, rent collections, resident services, and maintenance.
  • Prepare and execute detailed, legally compliant lease agreements.
  • Oversee financial procedures, including verifying renter income, processing monthly payments, and executing default protocols.
  • Create organizational systems for accurate record keeping, efficient financial transactions, and prompt resolution of renter complaints.
  • Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career-path activities provided by the corporate office and external sources as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Outstanding customer service skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

About the company

Pratum Companies manages apartment communities for property owners and advises businesses that operate rental housing. Its work spans conventional and affordable properties, with a separate compliance and leasing consulting division that serves other owners and management firms. Alongside daily property operations, it partners with public agencies, investors and developers to acquire and improve housing, while its commercial cleaning division serves offices and other facilities. Owners hire its teams for property management and related services, from leasing and financial reporting to building upkeep. The integrated group launched in 2024 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gaithersburg, MD

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • Employees get structured development: Pratum Academy pairs live and on-demand training with personalized career development plans.
  • Education has financial support: Pratum lists tuition assistance and retirement contributions, subject to eligibility guidelines.
  • Management assignments are expanding: Pratum added eight Standard Communities properties in August 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Client eligibility files demand precision: Pratum's compliance team must satisfy federal, state and local housing requirements.
  • Travel dominates one specialist role: Pratum requires up to 100% nationwide travel for its traveling compliance position.
  • Maintenance disrupts regular hours: Pratum's Reston supervisor posting requires on-call availability, evenings, weekends and emergency work.

What makes Pratum Companies unique

  • Specialist support extends beyond managed properties: Pratum's consultants review files and train other owners' housing teams.
  • Purchasing is centralized: Pratum uses an in-house procurement process and national vendor relationships.
  • Cleaning has external standards: Pratum's division cites green-cleaning certification and bonded, insured cleaners.

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