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Community Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain positive interactions with residents and the public to enhance the community image and ensure superior resident retention.
- Lease apartments: take telephone inquiries; greet prospects; show apartments; take applications and deposits; verify income and credit information; follow up with all prospects; and ensure that leases and annual certifications are executed and renewed on a timely basis.
- Maintain the community's curb appeal, ensuring it always remains welcoming and attractive.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times related to prospect or resident information.
- Maintain secure handling of rents and all monies on site, daily deposits and record keeping.
- Oversee the process of collecting and posting all rents, tracking collections, pursuing delinquent accounts, issuing notices to residents, and attending proceedings in court as needed.
- Properly screen and score rental applicants, control delinquency and promptly process bad debt files to collections.
- Create and maintain a customer-centered service culture by demonstrating proactive hospitality with prospects, residents, family members and fellow community associates.
- Administer the community’s operating budget, including the control of monthly expenses using a budget control log, where applicable.
- Assemble complete and detailed credit and income information, along with necessary verification documents for prospective residents’ approval and re-certification, and forward to Compliance for approval.
- Maintain and ensure each resident file is in compliance with all SHFA commitments and any other governmental commitments; ensure each resident file complies with any and all lender and investor commitments.
- Track scheduled unit inspections via unit inspection log and ensure preventative maintenance is completed.
- Sign off vacant units as market-ready and provide feedback/work orders needed to maintain company standard.
- Inspect (walk) the property daily, and schedule capital improvements and repairs, including collecting bids based on common specs and forwarding them to the Regional Manager for approval.
- Ensure that all financial reporting, records and paperwork are performed correctly and in a timely manner.
- Review capital maintenance recommendations and forward them to the Regional Manager for approval.
- Maintain a constant awareness of neighborhood market conditions.
- Ensure all residents conduct themselves per the terms of the lease and rules/regulations.
- Develop and implement positive resident relations programs for the property.
- Participate in company-sponsored continuing education and training seminars.
- Timely reporting of any work-related injuries to People Operations, Regional Manager, and Incident Reporting.
- Timely reporting of any property loss or liability-related issues for both staff members, residents, and/or guests.
- Read and be familiar with policies and procedures.
- Respond to e-mail promptly.
- Take required and assigned training courses in a timely manner.
- Learn and be able to function within company-related software.
- Respond to any after hours and weekend emergencies that may arise related to injuries or property damage.
- Effectively communicate with residents, associates and vendors.
- Dependable and able to report to work according to schedule and on time.
- Perform other related duties or training as assigned.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Cell Phone Discount
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
WHO WE ARE
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 14,000 housing units in 17 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Outgoing, friendly, and customer-oriented demeanor.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good sales and customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of associates.
- Understanding of laws, guidelines, and best practices of property management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Travel to community locations and surrounding markets required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in affordable housing programs including one or more of the following: LIHTC, Section 8, and HUD preferred.
- Experience with property management-related software a plus.
- Familiarity with Fair Housing laws preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurance.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing and walking, giving tours, and meeting with potential tenants.
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to traverse a variety of properties with stairs and in a variety of weather conditions.
Community Manager - Gables At Countryside Lane I & II
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain positive interactions with residents and the public to enhance the community image and ensure superior resident retention.
- Lease apartments: take telephone inquiries; greet prospects; show apartments; take applications and deposits; verify income and credit information; follow up with all prospects; and ensure that leases and annual certifications are executed and renewed on a timely basis.
- Maintain the community's curb appeal, ensuring it always remains welcoming and attractive.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times related to prospect or resident information.
- Maintain secure handling of rents and all monies on site, daily deposits and record keeping.
- Oversee the process of collecting and posting all rents, tracking collections, pursuing delinquent accounts, issuing notices to residents, and attending proceedings in court as needed.
- Properly screen and score rental applicants, control delinquency and promptly process bad debt files to collections.
- Create and maintain a customer-centered service culture by demonstrating proactive hospitality with prospects, residents, family members and fellow community associates.
- Administer the community’s operating budget, including the control of monthly expenses using a budget control log, where applicable.
- Assemble complete and detailed credit and income information, along with necessary verification documents for prospective residents’ approval and re-certification, and forward to Compliance for approval.
- Maintain and ensure each resident file is in compliance with all SHFA commitments and any other governmental commitments; ensure each resident file complies with any and all lender and investor commitments.
- Track scheduled unit inspections via unit inspection log and ensure preventative maintenance is completed.
- Sign off vacant units as market-ready and provide feedback/work orders needed to maintain company standard.
- Inspect (walk) the property daily, and schedule capital improvements and repairs, including collecting bids based on common specs and forwarding them to the Regional Manager for approval.
- Ensure that all financial reporting, records and paperwork are performed correctly and in a timely manner.
- Review capital maintenance recommendations and forward them to the Regional Manager for approval.
- Maintain a constant awareness of neighborhood market conditions.
- Ensure all residents conduct themselves per the terms of the lease and rules/regulations.
- Develop and implement positive resident relations programs for the property.
- Participate in company-sponsored continuing education and training seminars.
- Timely reporting of any work-related injuries to People Operations, Regional Manager, and Incident Reporting.
- Timely reporting of any property loss or liability-related issues for both staff members, residents, and/or guests.
- Read and be familiar with policies and procedures.
- Respond to e-mail promptly.
- Take required and assigned training courses in a timely manner.
- Learn and be able to function within company-related software.
- Respond to any after hours and weekend emergencies that may arise related to injuries or property damage.
- Effectively communicate with residents, associates and vendors.
- Dependable and able to report to work according to schedule and on time.
- Perform other related duties or training as assigned.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Cell Phone Discount
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
WHO WE ARE
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 14,000 housing units in 17 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Outgoing, friendly, and customer-oriented demeanor.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good sales and customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of associates.
- Understanding of laws, guidelines, and best practices of property management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Travel to community locations and surrounding markets required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in affordable housing programs including one or more of the following: LIHTC, Section 8, and HUD preferred.
- Experience with property management-related software a plus.
- Familiarity with Fair Housing laws preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurance.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing and walking, giving tours, and meeting with potential tenants.
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to traverse a variety of properties with stairs and in a variety of weather conditions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Community Manager
Document your degree-to-role alignment early
Community Manager petitions face RFEs when the degree field looks mismatched to the role. Pull your transcripts and map coursework in communications, digital marketing, or behavioral science to the job description before your employer files.
Use O*NET to frame specialty occupation
O*NET classifies Community and Social Service Managers under SOC codes your employer's attorney uses to argue specialty occupation. Share this with your HR contact so the LCA and I-129 cite the correct occupational category from the start.
Target employers with cap-exempt H-1B history
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your petition isn't subject to the annual lottery. A Community Manager role at an affiliated university or research institute can proceed any time of year.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Community Manager openings on Migrate Mate by employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application filings confirm active H-1B sponsorship. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is listed as optional or dependent on budget approval after an offer.
Confirm the LCA wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Community Manager in your metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the Level I through IV threshold DOL certifies, and mismatches delay LCA approval and push back your start date.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching jobs
If you're leaving one H-1B employer for a Community Manager role at another, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period between jobs. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before that window closes, so get the I-129 process started the day you give notice.
H-1B Visa Community Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like communications, marketing, or digital media. A broadly written job description that accepts any degree can trigger an RFE. Your employer's attorney should tailor the job duties to reflect specialized knowledge that ties directly to a qualifying degree field.
How do I find Community Manager jobs where employers will actually sponsor an H-1B?
Search Migrate Mate for Community Manager openings filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. This shows you companies that have already gone through the DOL certification process for similar roles, which is a reliable signal that sponsorship is a real part of their hiring process and not just a line in the job posting.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Community Manager role?
USCIS grants a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment. During that window you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer, change status, or begin preparing to depart. Your new employer files a transfer petition using Form I-129, and you can start work once the petition is filed, not just approved, under portability rules.
Can a startup sponsor my H-1B for a Community Manager position?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate financial ability to pay the DOL prevailing wage for the role. USCIS scrutinizes startups more closely for ability-to-pay evidence, so your employer should prepare audited financials or bank statements alongside the I-129. Startups that are cap-exempt because of a university affiliation or research designation face fewer hurdles on timing.
Does remote work affect H-1B sponsorship for Community Manager roles?
Yes. The LCA is tied to a specific work location, and DOL requires a new or amended LCA if you work remotely from a different metropolitan statistical area than what the original petition listed. If your employer allows remote work across states, confirm they'll file the necessary LCA amendments before you relocate, since working from an unlisted site creates a compliance gap.