Assistant Community Manager - Leasing, Ops & Team Leadership

Shea Apartment Communities; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Apartment discount (35%)

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Shea Properties is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to support the Community Manager in daily site operations at our California residential communities. The role requires leadership of the leasing team, data accuracy in property systems, and collaboration on marketing and pricing strategies to meet financial goals.

You will assist with rent adjustments, lease renewals, and ensuring Fair Housing compliance, while maintaining strong resident and vendor records.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Understanding of budgeting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of marketing concepts and data analysis.
• Customer service experience in real estate/management.
• Strong negotiation skills for rent adjustments.
• Proficiency with standard office software and property management tools.
• Experience supervising leasing staff and coordinating team goals.
• Education: high school diploma; some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise leasing staff and daily activities.
• Post Craigslist ads and manage property data entries daily.
• Oversee data input in property management software and related reports.
• Review move-out statements and ensure accuracy per policy.
• Approve rental applications with Fair Housing compliance.
• Coordinate rent increases and lease renewals with residents.
• Schedule move-ins and inspect apartments prior to occupancy.
• Review pricing and yield management with Community Manager.
• Maintain resident and vendor files with complete records.
• Prepare weekly reports and manage leasing paperwork.
• Assist in budget development and property financials.
• Participate in staff hiring, objectives, and PDPs.
• Encourage staff to attend training and PDP activities.

Skills

Clear communication

Budgeting understanding

Marketing concepts

Customer service experience

Negotiation

MS Office proficient

Yardi & Yieldstar

Staff supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Yieldstar

Job description

Shea Properties is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to support the Community Manager in daily site operations at our California residential communities. The role requires leadership of the leasing team, data accuracy in property systems, and collaboration on marketing and pricing strategies to meet financial goals.

You will assist with rent adjustments, lease renewals, and ensuring Fair Housing compliance, while maintaining strong resident and vendor records.