Community Manager
Newbury-Residential,-Inc.
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Job summary
Newbury Residential, Inc. in Columbia, Tennessee, is seeking an energetic Community Manager to lead an affordable LIHTC property, oversee leasing, resident satisfaction, budgets, and daily operations, and build a welcoming, compliant community.
You will lead a high-performing, customer-focused team, drive occupancy, manage compliance (LIHTC/HUD), resolve resident concerns with empathy, and partner with maintenance to keep the community vibrant.
Qualifications
- Leadership, customer service, or sales experience preferred.
- Property management experience is a plus—but not required for the right candidate.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organization and time management.
- Comfortable using technology and learning new software.
- Ability to lead with professionalism, accountability, and enthusiasm.
Responsibilities
- Lead leasing and marketing efforts to maintain high occupancy.
- Deliver an outstanding experience for every prospect from first contact through move-in.
- Emphasize focus on closing techniques, follow-up, and relationship building.
- Monitor leasing traffic, conversions, renewals, and resident retention.
- Create a fun, encouraging, and accountable workplace culture.
- Celebrate wins and motivate your team through challenges.
- Inspire and develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.
- Build genuine relationships with residents.
- Resolve concerns professionally and with empathy.
- Create a community where residents feel valued and heard.
- Support resident events and community engagement initiatives.
- Oversee daily office operations and administrative responsibilities.
- Monitor budgets, delinquency, and property performance.
- Approve invoices and maintain accurate records.
- Conduct regular property inspections to ensure curb appeal and standards.
- Partner with maintenance to ensure timely completion of work orders and turns.
- Follow Fair Housing laws and company policies.
- Maintain accurate resident files and documentation.
- Ensure leasing and operational processes are completed accurately and on time.
- Oversee applicant eligibility, income documentation, certifications, recertifications, and file accuracy.
- Ensure rents, income limits, and program requirements are properly followed.
- Review files for accuracy before submission to compliance team.
- Track annual recertifications and deadlines.
Skills
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Job description
Newbury Residential, Inc. Columbia, Tennessee, United States
Description:
Join the Newbury Residential Team! We believe great communities start with great people.
We're looking for an energetic, optimistic leader who loves working with people, solving problems, and creating a place residents are proud to call home. While property management experience is valuable, we believe personality, coachability, and a positive attitude matter just as much.
If you're someone who naturally builds relationships, enjoys sales, leads by example, and believes every challenge has a solution, you'll fit right in.
As Community Manager, you'll lead the daily operations of a thriving apartment community while inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service.
You’ll oversee leasing, resident satisfaction, financial performance, and property operations while creating a welcoming environment where both residents and employees can thrive. No two days are the same - and that's exactly how you like it.
If you're someone who naturally builds relationships, enjoys sales, leads by example, and believes every challenge has a solution, you'll fit right in.
- Lead leasing and marketing efforts to maintain high occupancy.
- Deliver an outstanding experience for every prospect from first contact through move-in.
- Emphasize focus on closing techniques, follow-up, and relationship building.
- Monitor leasing traffic, conversions, renewals, and resident retention.
- Create a fun, encouraging, and accountable workplace culture.
- Celebrate wins and motivate your team through challenges.
- Inspire and develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.
- Build genuine relationships with residents.
- Resolve concerns professionally and with empathy.
- Create a community where residents feel valued and heard.
- Support resident events and community engagement initiatives.
- Oversee daily office operations and administrative responsibilities.
- Monitor budgets, delinquency, and property performance.
- Approve invoices and maintain accurate records.
- Conduct regular property inspections to ensure excellent curb appeal and community standards.
- Partner with maintenance to ensure timely completion of work orders and apartment turns.
- Follow Fair Housing laws and company policies.
- Maintain accurate resident files and documentation.
- Ensure all leasing and operational processes are completed accurately and on time.
- Oversee applicant eligibility, income and asset documentation, certifications, recertifications, and resident file accuracy.
- Ensure rents, income limits, utility allowances, and applicable program requirements are properly followed.
- Review files for accuracy and completeness before submission to the compliance team.
- Track annual recertifications and other required compliance deadlines to ensure they are completed on time..
- Work closely with the compliance team to resolve file corrections and compliance findings promptly.
- Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation throughout the application, certification, and residency process.
- Ensure the community remains in compliance with applicable programs, which may include LIHTC, HUD, Section 8 or other affordable housing requirements
We're looking for someone who is:
- Naturally optimistic and brings positive energy to the team
- A people person who enjoys building relationships
- Confident, outgoing, and comfortable asking for the lease
- Highly organized and able to juggle multiple priorities
- A problem solver who stays calm under pressure
- Driven to exceed goals and celebrate success
- Coachable and always looking to learn
- A leader who inspires others through actions—not just words
- Leadership, customer service, or sales experience preferred
- Property management experience is a plus—but not required for the right candidate
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization and time management
- Comfortable using technology and learning new software
- Ability to lead with professionalism, accountability, and enthusiasm
- Competitive Salary
- Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Ongoing Training & Career Development
- Opportunities for Growth Within the Company
- Honesty at Our Core - acting with transparency and integrity in every interaction.
- People-Centered Approach - putting our residents and prospects first, always.
- Innovation - bringing creativity and fresh ideas to how we serve and market our communities.
- The Newbury Standard - striving for excellence in design, service, and performance.
- Empowering Respect - fostering inclusivity, collaboration, and dignity across our teams and communities.
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and navigate properties with stairs, uneven surfaces, or outdoor terrain
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in Marketing, Business, or related field a plus.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings
- Leadership, customer service, or sales experience preferred
- Property management experience is a plus—but not required for the right candidate
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization and time management
- Comfortable using technology and learning new software
- Ability to lead with professionalism, accountability, and enthusiasm
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