What is an apartment house manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an apartment house manager

1. Explore apartment house manager education requirements

   Most common apartment house manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   48.4 %

   Associate

   29.0 %

   High School Diploma

   9.7 %

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2. Complete relevant apartment house manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New apartment house managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an apartment house manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real apartment house manager resumes.

3. Research apartment house manager duties and responsibilities

   • Open and close the house for weekend shows; manage ushers; run concessions; handle patron concerns.
   • Associate manager for HUD subsidize senior community.
   • Screen potential residents, process HUD paperwork including TRACS submissions, initial certifications and annual certifications.
   • Experience in major apartment renovation projects, individual HVAC and central plant retrofitting and design and implementation of energy management programs.

4. Apply for apartment house manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an apartment house manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams