Bilingual Assistant Property Manager - Cardinal Forest

General Services Corp.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

General Services Corp. is seeking a Leasing Specialist in Richmond, VA. This role focuses on leasing apartments, achieving targeted rent levels, and maintaining occupancy through proactive outreach and resident relations.

You will support leasing office operations, process payments in MRI, and participate in resident programs. The ideal candidate has at least one year of leasing experience, excellent English communication, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of leasing experience in a computerized environment.
• Must have command of the English language.
• Must have a valid driver's license within the state of residency and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the property budget as set forth in Company guidelines.
• Leasing apartments at optimum rent levels and minimizing vacancies, converting prospects to leases, and following up on applicants.
• Manage leasing office operations including answering phones, file maintenance, and coordinating utility connections.
• Enter resident rent payments into MRI and perform bank deposits.
• Review all paperwork prepared by leasing staff and ensure policy adherence.
• Promote social activities and assist with resident programs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leasing

Sales ability

Customer service

Communication

Organization

MS Word/Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MRI

Job description

Description

Join our team at General Services Corporation, where we have provided First Class Service since 1971. As a valued member of our GSC family, you will be part of a supportive and encouraging network that thrives on collaboration and open communication. We believe in nurturing your skill growth and aspirations for professional development.

At GSC, we celebrate First Class excellence, encourage innovative thinking, and have fun while doing it! Embark on a rewarding journey with us, where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact and become part of a diverse team, united by shared values and strong bonds.

Responsibilities

• 1. Accountable for the property budget as set forth in Company guidelines
• 2. Leasing apartments at optimum rent levels and keeping vacancies to a minimum:
  • a) Converting walk-in prospects into secured leases.
  • b) Converting telephone calls and emails to appointments.
  • c) Maintaining a waiting list and following up on waiting list applicants.
  • d) Follow up on Guest Cards by letter, telephone, and email.
  • e) Screening applicants to include requesting and reviewing credit reports, employment references, and rental references.
  • f) Lease preparation.
  • g) Move-in orientations.
  • h) Maintain Move-in List.
  • i) Handle subleases, renewals, extensions, and vacating notices.
  • k) Preparing prospect kits, move-in kits, move-out kits, and other promotional materials as needed.
  • l) Promoting Preferred Employer Plan.
  • m) Maintain the Resident Renewal Program.
  • n) Proactively solicit residents' input and opinions regarding their residency in our community.
  • o) Making recommendations regarding resident programs and/or policies to Management.
  • p) Strategizing to maximize resident retention.
  • q) Facilitating a resident environment that permits peaceful and quiet enjoyment.
  • r) Working in partnership with our residents and the community at large to determine solutions and to accomplish goals.
  • s) Maintaining a twenty-one-day letter file and initiating relevant letters.
• 3. Leasing Office Operations
  • a) ensure policy and procedure are followed.
  • b) Maintaining a professional and attractive appearance in the rental office and model: plants, accessories, and furnishings.
  • c) Daily file maintenance.
  • d) Answering telephones.
  • e) Arranging utility connections and disconnections and maintaining the utility ledger.
  • f) Walking vacant and inspecting ready units as necessary.
  • g) Walking the property and performing property work as needed.
  • h) Follow up on general complaints to include pet violations, resident handbook violations, auto violations, noise violations, and other miscellaneous resident complaints in compliance with Customer Service Program and philosophy.
  • i) Collecting delinquent rent.
  • j) Checking apartments for skips using the delinquency as a reference.
  • k) Handling move-out processing.
  • l) Maintaining Availability Roster.
  • m) Coordinating with service on turnover scheduling; setting availability dates.
  • n) Working delinquencies.
• 4. Entering resident rent payments into MRI and making bank deposits.
• 5. Reviewing all paperwork prepared by leasing staff
• 6. Enforcement of guest card procedures and follow up
• 7. Informing proper authority of trespassers and solicitors on property
• 8. Assisting with and promoting social activities as needed
• 9. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Outstanding sales ability and one year of leasing experience in a computerized environment. Supervisory experience preferred. Preferred Requirement: Experience with Market Rate Properties.

1. Skills:

• a) Ongoing skills necessary to perform job description items.
• b) Positive interpersonal skills
• c) Problem-Solving
• 1) Analyzing
• 2) Recognizing boundaries
• 3) Being courteous
• 4) Recognizing options/flexibility
• 5) Following up to closurei) Exercising good judgment
• 7) Working calmly under pressure
• 8) Organizational skills
• 9) Ability to work with people
• 10) Sales abilities
• 11) Ability to supervise and motivate people
• 12) Computer knowledge - Microsoft Word/Excel

2. Personal Qualities:

• a) People-oriented
• b) Enjoyment in working with people
• c) Openness to learning and change
• d) Integrity
• e) Positive attitude
• f) Motivation
• g) Initiative
• h) Responsible

3. Must have command of the English language

4. Must have a valid driver's license within the state of residency and proof of automobile insurance. Must provide own transportation.

5. Some weekend work required

6. Support the Company's efforts to prevent and/or eradicate crime in accordance with the attached addendum

7. Attend In-House Training:

• a) New Hire Customer Service
• b) Fair Housing
• c) Customer Service Refresher
• d) Emergency Response
• e) Employee Rights Training
• f) Management Skills Training Train the Trainer
• g) Apartment Quality Standards
• h) Basic Accounting
• i)