Asset Manager

SAE Financial & Housing Corporation; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Asset Manager to oversee their student housing portfolio across the United States. This pivotal role involves managing daily operations, coordinating capital improvement projects, and ensuring effective communication with clients and vendors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property management, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive mindset. Join a stable and growing organization that values teamwork and innovation, where your contributions will play a key role in shaping the future of student housing management.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K with company match

Paid Holidays

Flexible work environment

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of student housing properties.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate maintenance activities.

Skills

Property Management

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 Years Property Management Experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote

Reports To: VP of Operations & Asset Management

At SAE Financial & Housing Corporation (“F&H”), we know that the key to success and growth is a high-performing team; we are now seeking an Asset Manager who will provide skilled and efficient support to our student housing portfolio.

This position plays an important role in the success of the company and will be managing operations for a portfolio of the student housing assets (“property” or “properties”) across the United States.

Responsibilities include overseeing day to day operations of individual F&H properties including the direct management of F&H House Directors, oversight of repair and maintenance procedures, protocols and asset tag database, direct coordination and execution of capital improvement and construction projects, vendor management, operational budget oversight and long-term capital needs planning and managing all aspects of tenant subleasing and membership agreement execution.

This job is about so much more than just the buildings themselves, this is a job based on people. Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded on brotherhood which stands with or without a physical home. Our core values of Experience, Loyalty, Innovation, Truth and Expertise are the foundation of our culture and if these describe you, we want you on our team!

Responsibilities

• Organize, monitor, coordinate, and evaluate assigned work tickets and projects daily and ensures they are successfully resolved in a timely basis
• Field emails and calls requesting assistance with projects, repairs, maintenance, and routine operations
• Oversee communication efforts with clients and vendors and responds timely to questions and concerns
• Assist with complaints, concerns, questions, etc. from residents, chapter members, employees, parents, and vendors related to chapter house operations
• Manage the inventory control program for each property utilizing an “Asset Tag” program tracking all common area furniture, bedroom furniture and kitchen equipment
• Provide operational oversight and planning of capital improvement projects and operating budgets for all properties within established guidelines
• Execute all capital improvements projects to include timely and relevant communication with all project stakeholders
• Oversee F&H’s facility inspections including daily, weekly, monthly and semester inspections and capital needs planning program
• Successfully operate each property within established policies and operating budgets including but not limited to utilities, culinary operations and employee salaries
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with local, on-site house directors, tenant contacts, contractors and vendors in the operation of the property. Hire and provide training of house directors and/or engage independent contractor vendors as needed
• Coordinate inspections by independent contractors and/or F&H staff, including those involving fire safety, city/county, insurance, move-in/out, and resident property care, to help ensure all known issues are adequately addressed in a timely fashion
• Identify, establish, and maintain proper maintenance service contracts and records to ensure appropriate preventative maintenance protocols are in place
• Coordinate and oversee the maintenance program to include facility management employees, vendors and asset and maintenance database program
• Maintain inventory and life cycle cost of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (“MEP”) systems, all furniture, fixtures, and equipment and plan for their replacement
• Travel to coordinate with tenant change overs, projects, and inspections
• Interview and hire vendors and employees based on location and need
• Maintain all property-related vendor contracts
• Make F&H related decisions with a thorough understanding of company procedures, policies, and business practices to achieve good results and meet deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Membership in Sigma Alpha Epsilon is preferred, but not required
• Ability to travel and a valid Driver’s License
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office 365 to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or 5-Year’s of Property Management Experience
• Effective organization and time management skills, including calendar management experience
• Flexible demeanor, pro-active thinker, positive attitude
• Ability to take direction, follow procedures, and ask appropriate questions
• Complete tasks independently as well as work collaboratively with teams

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible and understanding work environment
• Regularly scheduled company events and get togethers
• Stable and growing organization since 2003