Community Director

Woodward Management Partners; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Employee Healthcare

Paid PTO & Holiday Time

401k Investment Plan

Employee Apartment Discount & Employee

Referral Programs

Job summary

Woodward Management Partners in Knoxville, TN seeks a dedicated Property Manager to oversee all phases of a residential community, ensuring profitability, budget adherence, and high service standards.

You will supervise maintenance, manage marketing and leasing, ensure compliance with housing laws, and coordinate with the Regional Director to meet financial goals. The role requires hands-on leadership and daily site inspections.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of property management experience.
• Knowledge of Yardi is a plus!
• Must be able to endure walking, squatting, bending, stair climbing and prolonged standing.
• General knowledge of computers and computer programs (Word, Excel, etc).
• All candidates must pass a background check and drug screen. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of community operations within budget under the direction of Regional Director.
• Supervise maintenance team to ensure work orders and vacant turns are completed timely and accurately.
• Manage objectives such as marketing, leasing, rent collection, budgeting, and administration.
• Collaborate to ensure the community meets Woodward Management Partners' quality maintenance standards and directives.
• Represent Woodward Management Partners professionally to residents, vendors, subordinates, employees and the public.
• Ensure the property complies with Fair Housing laws, ADA, and local regulations.
• Adhere to OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Communicate with Regional Director about issues impacting operations and financial success; manage expenses within approved budgets.
• Bid out annual contracts for best pricing and gather bids for capital budgeting.
• Maintain Outreach Marketing plan consistently.
• Inspect property daily for curb appeal and safety issues.
• Ensure timely collection of deposits and rents.
• Address resident issues and host quarterly resident functions to aid retention.
• Process Accounts Payable accurately.
• Maintain occupancy, profitability, and rental growth; control expenses.
• Assist Assistant Community Director and Leasing Specialist with showings, move-ins/outs, and related duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Dependable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi

Word

Excel

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all phases of community operations while operating within budgeted financials goals of property under direction of Regional Director.
• Supervise maintenance team to ensure work orders and vacant turns are completed timely and accurately.
• Handles management of property objectives such as marketing, leasing, rent collection, budgeting, and administration.
• Works as a team participant to ensure the community meets the quality maintenance standards set by Woodward Management Partners and the Regional Director.
• Represent Woodward Management Partners in a professional manner at all times. Maintain a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, vendors, subordinates, employees and general public.
• Ensure that the property complies with Federal Fair Housing laws and American with Disabilities Act as well as city, county and state rules and regulations.
• Be aware of and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Communicate with Regional Director regarding any issues that adversely impact property operations and ultimate financial success. Make daily decisions to ensure that expenses are controlled as outlined in approved operating budget.
• Bid out annual contracts to ensure best pricing.
• Gather bids and identify capital items for annual budgeting.
• Maintaining Outreach Marketing plan consistently.
• Inspect property daily to maintain superior curb appeal and identify safety issues.
• Ensure deposits and rental payments are collected on a timely basis and within company guidelines.
• Resolve resident issues and hold quarterly resident functions to help with retention efforts.
• Process A/P accurately and timely.
• Maintain occupancy and profitability of the community, control expenses, and enhance rental growth.
• Assists Assistant Community Director and Leasing Specialist with showing and leasing apartments, performing move-ins and move-outs, and other necessary duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Must have a minimum of 1-3 years of property management experience.
• Knowledge of Yardi is a plus!
• Must be able to endure walking, squatting, bending, stair climbing and prolonged standing.
• General knowledge of computers and computers programs (Word, Excel,etc) is required.
• All candidates must pass a background check and drug screen. We are an equal opportunity employer.

BENEFITS

• 100% Paid Employee Healthcare
• Paid PTO & Holiday Time
• 401k Investment Plan
• Employee Apartment Discount & Employee Referral Programs

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.