Community Manager

Asset Living; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401(k) plan with employer matching

Bonuses and paid holidays

Paid sick days

Job summary

Asset Living is seeking a Community Manager to oversee the operations of a housing community on-site under the supervision of the Regional Manager. You will supervise staff in leasing, maintenance, administration, and risk management to ensure policy compliance and resident satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting and leasing skills, plus knowledge of Fair Housing laws. On-site duties include staff scheduling, resident relations, safety compliance, and timely reporting to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred or four years of experience in the housing industry; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred.
• Basic computer skills required; ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions.
• Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee personnel management, scheduling, training and development of on-site staff.
• Manage financial operations including budgets, deposits, rent collections and reporting.
• Lead strategic leasing with marketing plans, tenancy relations and retention programs.
• Direct administrative and maintenance activities, safety compliance and service request handling.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Leasing/tenant relations

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or four years housing industry experience

CAM or ARM certification preferred

Basic computer skills

Fair Housing Laws and OSHA knowledge

Job description

Community Manager

The Community Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a housing community under the supervision of the Regional Manager. As a Community Manager, you will manage all phases of the operations, including personnel, leasing, maintenance, financial, administration & risk management. As an on‑site leader, you will supervise all aspects of the property and staff to ensure compliance with Asset’s policies and procedures, safety and fair housing guidelines, and liability concerns.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Personnel Management: Regular/daily onsite attendance is required. Use consistent techniques & company directives to screen, hire, train, coach, and develop on‑site staff. Ensure effectiveness of staff through ongoing training and compliance with training benchmarks. Complete weekly/daily office & maintenance staff schedules and assignments. Deal effectively with performance problems; document and communicate accordingly. Promote harmony and quality job performance through support and effective leadership. Ensure staff compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Financial Management: Achieve highest possible net operating income through cost control and revenue & leasing improvement; identify trends, recommend strategies. Develop yearly operating budgets/forecasts. Monitor timely receipt and reconciliation of deposits, rent collections, and charges. Monitor vendor invoice reconciliation and coding. Ensure property closeout completed on time and financial reports are accurate.
• Strategic Leasing Management: Develop yearly marketing plan, utilize marketing strategies & systems. Ensure staff leasing techniques are effective in obtaining closure, follow‑up procedures, signing/documentation of leases, and reporting systems. Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction. Develop and implement resident retention programs. Effectively show, lease, and move in prospective residents.
• Administrative & Maintenance Management: Ensure all administrative & leasing reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted on time. Head emergency team for property; ensure proper response. Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround. Maintain property appearance; ensure repairs are noted and completed on a timely basis. Plan for and utilize property resources, equipment, and supplies economically. Give direction to maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities to ensure quality and expediency.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred or four years of experience in the housing industry; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred.
• Basic computer skills required; ability to understand and perform all on‑site software functions.
• Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Regular communication with others; repeat motions of wrists, hands, fingers; able to work overtime, weekends, and night hours (emergencies).
• Staying seated or standing for prolonged periods; moving between work sites.
• Occasional ladder, stairs, scaffolding, reaching tasks; lifting tools up to 25 lbs., operating machinery or power tools, motor vehicles or golf carts.
• Working in various temperatures, outdoor environments, confined spaces, and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

License & Equipment

• Must have reliable transportation due to emergency on‑call requirement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Commission and performance bonuses when applicable.
• Paid sick days and company holidays for full‑time employees.

Salary Range

$65,000 per year to $70,000 per year

This job description is a guide of expected duties and may be modified at any time. The employee may be asked to perform additional duties or responsibilities without notice. This is a safety‑sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.