Community Manager

Impact Recruiting, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a Community Manager to oversee the entire operations of a housing community. This role entails managing personnel, leasing, maintenance, and finances while ensuring compliance with safety and housing guidelines. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and experience in the housing industry. The position requires strong leadership abilities and financial management skills. This is a full-time, mid-senior level role based in Georgia.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred or four years' experience in housing industry.
• Able to understand and perform all on-site software functions; basic computer skills required.
• Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of housing community and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage staff performance through training, coaching, and effective leadership.
• Ensure high net operating income via cost control and leasing improvements.

Skills

Staff training and development

Financial management

Customer service

Compliance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM)

Tools

On-site software

Job description

Community Manager

The Community Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a housing community under the supervision of the Regional Supervisor. As a Community Manager, you will manage all phases of the operations, including personnel, leasing, maintenance, financial, administration and 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

• Use consistent techniques & company directives to screen, hire, train, coach, and develop on‑site staff.
• Ensure the effectiveness of staff through ongoing training, coaching, counseling, and guidance in compliance with Asset training benchmarks.
• Complete weekly/daily office & maintenance staff schedules and assignments.
• Deal effectively and consistently with performance problems; document adequately, communicate with direct supervisor and HR, and terminate appropriately when.
• Promote harmony and quality job performance of staff through support and effective leadership.
• Ensure staff compliance and consistency with Company policies and procedures.
• Financial Management
  • Achieve the highest possible net operating income through the implementation of effective cost control and revenue & leasing improvement; identify trends and recommend strategies and adjustments.
  • Develop yearly operating budgets/forecasts.
  • Monitor the timely receipt and reconciliation of deposits, rent collections, and charges to ensure they are submitted on a timely basis.
  • Monitor the timely receipt, reconciliation and coding of all vendor invoices.
  • Ensure property closeout is completed on time and ownership financial reports are accurate.
• Strategic Leasing Management
  • Develop yearly marketing plan and utilize marketing strategies & systems.
  • Ensure staff leasing techniques are effective in obtaining closure, follow‑up procedures met, signing/documentation of leases, and reporting systems are accurate and up to date.
  • Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement resident retention programs (i.e., resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter, etc.).
  • Effectively show, lease, and move in prospective residents.
  • Ensure all administrative & leasing reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted on a timely basis.
  • Will head emergency team for the property; ensure proper response and handling of all property emergencies with staff, residents, buildings, etc., within company guidelines to minimize liability.
  • Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness of maintenance staff.
  • Maintain property appearance and ensure repairs are noted and completed on a timely basis (this requires regular property inspections and tours).
  • Plan for and utilize property resources, equipment, and supplies economically (i.e., obtaining bids/pricing from vendors, suppliers, and contractors, dealing with inadequate.
  • Give direction to and monitor maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities to ensure quality and expediency (i.e., “walk” units to ensure make‑ready and work orders are completed).

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred or four year’s 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.

Ability to understand and perform all on‑site software functions; basic computer skills required.

Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

License / Equipment

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

Additional Information

This job description should not be considered all‑inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management