Assistant Community Manager

ffres; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,329,000 - 77,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick days

Volunteer time off

401(k) matching

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

Fairfield seeks an Assistant Community Manager in Austin to support property operations, drive resident satisfaction, and ensure financial accuracy. Ideal for those advancing leasing and marketing experience in property management.

You will handle rent collection, invoicing, reporting, and use Yardi for accounting, while leasing units and addressing resident inquiries. Leadership and compliance with fair housing laws are key.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Solid math and accounting skills with understanding of financial statements.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local fair housing laws.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collect and post rent, process invoices, and prepare financial reports.
• Complete bank deposits and account reconciliations.
• Use Yardi for property accounting.
• Lease apartments and promote resident satisfaction.
• Respond to resident inquiries and resolve service issues promptly.
• Mentor leasing team and support Community Manager.
• Ensure compliance with fair housing laws.

Skills

Residential leasing

Sales

Property management

Leadership

Yardi

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Math & accounting

Fair housing laws

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Community:
Mission James Place Number of Units:
283

About Fairfield

If you're driven and looking for a collaborative workplace that makes a difference, you just might be a fit for Fairfield! We are a leader in the multifamily housing industry and we're passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. As we continue to grow, we're dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to make an impact, develop your skills, and be part of something bigger. Come build your future with us!

About the Role

As an Assistant Community Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting property operations, driving resident satisfaction, and ensuring financial accuracy. This position is ideal for someone ready to take their leasing and marketing experience to the next level in property management.

What You'll Do

Accounting & Reporting

• Collect and post rent, process invoices, and prepare financial reports
• Complete bank deposits and account reconciliations
• Use Yardi software for property accounting

Customer Service & Leasing

• Lease apartments and promote resident satisfaction
• Respond to resident inquiries and resolve service issues promptly

Team Collaboration

• Mentor leasing team and support Community Manager
• Ensure compliance with fair housing laws

Why You'll Love Fairfield

We're all about creating communities that people are proud to call home. Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It's a partnership, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we're proud to reflect that in our culture.

Driven by Vision

We are a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.

Career Growth & Learning

Fairfield values new ideas at every level. We offer training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers and inspire them to create change for the better.

Culture of Collaboration

Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.

A Company that Cares

We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability. We offer competitive compensation plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, including sick days and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes that matter to you.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license is required
• Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience required
• Experience in leadership and supervising a staff preferred
• Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong math and accounting skills
• Understanding of financial statements (budget, financial reports, accounting information, etc.)
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays

Estimated Rate of Pay

Estimated Rate of Pay:
$24.18 - $27.04

This position is non-exempt; the range above reflects hourly rates.

The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Sick days
• Paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

* Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.