H-1B Visa Community Association Manager Jobs
Community Association Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business administration, real estate, or a related field. Employers in property management, HOA management firms, and large real estate companies have active H-1B filing histories. The annual cap and lottery apply, so timing your job search around the October 1 fiscal year start matters.
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Job Overview:
As a Community Association Manager - Portfolio, you’ll provide strong leadership and management direction on behalf of the Board of Directors and FirstService Residential. You'll serve as a liaison to assigned communities, enhance communication, enforce legal compliance, and oversee operations of the association and staff management.
This role reports to our Downtown Chicago corporate office, overseeing a portfolio of associations in the city of Chicago.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop recommendations for community goals and lead action plans to achieve Board objectives.
- Provide community leadership and guidance to ensure that the needs or desires of the homeowners are being addressed.
- Cultivate relationships with Board members through regular systematic communication (in-person, email, and telephone) to ensure individual client needs are exceeded.
- In partnership with the Board, create and implement the annual working budget. On a monthly basis, monitor and report on the financial position of the association.
- Ensure due diligence for the protection of client’s funds, property, and assets against all reasonably foreseeable contingencies or losses.
- Provide leadership to each meeting involving the Board of Directors in terms of agenda support and written and oral reports. Summarize the priorities of each meeting with appropriate follow up.
- Maintain a level of service excellence in all interactions with residents, vendors, staff, and colleagues with knowledge and enforcement of the Community Governing Documents.
- Assess and monitor community needs: identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures and developing new programs. Select and collaborate with external vendor partners to implement programs or improvements.
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise all community staff in accordance with the documented management plan. Evaluate and make recommendations for efficient and effective support of the community.
- Work closely with local emergency organizations to maintain established emergency and community evacuation plans as appropriate.
- In accordance with the Illinois Condo Act and FirstService Residential policies, comply with all codes and regulatory requirements for the property, including assessing and correcting any violations received by various regulatory agencies.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Active Community Association Manager license in the state of Illinois.
- Understanding of physical building management, Condominium law, financial planning, and law affecting property management.
- Works effectively with coworkers, clients, customers, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.
- Possess budgetary knowledge and control for the purpose(s) of executing programs within the community as well as related activities that may be cost-shared for the benefit of the community.
- Must possess a high energy attitude and an ability to multi-task/prioritize different projects at any given time.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Portfolio management experience or equivalent professional experience in a related field strongly preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise management office and association staff members. Where applicable, association staff may be members of local unions.
What We Offer:
As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits including your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. You will also be eligible for company-paid life insurance and benefits from our employee assistance program. In addition, you will be eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match.
Compensation:
$70,000 - $85,000 / year
Disclaimer Statement
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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Job Qualifications and Characteristics Assessed: The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company.
Alternative Selection Process or Reasonable Accommodations: Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a “reasonable accommodation,” as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel national_recruiting@fsresidential.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Community Association Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Community Association Manager role. A business administration, real estate, or facilities management degree strengthens your case. A general liberal arts degree may trigger an RFE, so have your employer document the connection explicitly.
Target CAI-certified employers with filing history
Firms employing Community Managers of the Year association (CAI) members are more likely to understand H-1B sponsorship requirements for this role. Look for property management companies that already hold certified manager designations, as they're accustomed to credential-heavy hiring processes.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate for Community Association Manager roles filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts through listings at companies that have never filed, so you focus outreach on employers already set up to sponsor.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Community Association Manager roles in your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-9141 before you negotiate, so you know the floor your offer must meet for LCA certification to succeed.
Clarify the LCA filing timeline with your employer
The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before USCIS accepts your I-129 petition. Ask your employer's HR or legal contact whether they've filed LCAs before. First-time filers often underestimate the lead time required before the April registration window opens.
Align your OPT end date with lottery registration
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're not selected, the 60-day grace period may not fully bridge the gap. Plan your job search timeline so an offer is in place before the March registration window.
H-1B Visa Community Association Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Association Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It can, but USCIS scrutinizes this title more than roles like software engineer. The key is demonstrating that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, real estate management, or a related discipline. Employers should document job duties that go beyond general coordination and reflect professional-level judgment requiring that specific educational background.
What types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Community Association Managers?
Large property management companies, HOA management firms, and real estate investment trusts are the most active sponsors for this role. Smaller community associations rarely have the legal infrastructure to file. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by job title and employer.
What SOC code applies to Community Association Managers for H-1B purposes?
The DOL classifies this role under SOC code 11-9141, Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers. Your employer uses this code when filing the Labor Condition Application, and it determines the prevailing wage level your offer must meet. You can verify the wage floor for your specific metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new community management employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your prior status was lawfully maintained. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for the Community Association Manager role in your new work location, since prevailing wages are geography-specific and non-transferable from your previous employer's filing.
Does O*NET classify Community Association Manager as a high-complexity specialty occupation?
O*NET places Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in Job Zone 4, which requires substantial preparation including a bachelor's degree and several years of experience. This classification supports the specialty occupation argument, but your employer still needs to show the specific position requires a degree in a directly related field, not just any bachelor's degree.