Community Manager

Asset Living; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid sick days and company holidays

Job summary

Asset Living is seeking a Community Manager in Waxahachie, Texas, responsible for overseeing all operations of a housing community. The Community Manager will manage personnel, leasing, maintenance, and financial aspects while ensuring compliance with company policies and fair housing guidelines.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably a bachelor’s degree, with relevant experience in the housing industry. Competitive salary offered within a range of $60,000 to $63,000 per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant experience.
• Must understand on-site software functions and have basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire operations of housing community under the supervision of the Regional Manager.
• Manage all phases of operations including personnel, leasing, maintenance, and financial.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Personnel Management

Financial Management

Strategic Leasing Management

Administrative Management

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred

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

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

On-site Software Functions

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 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 necessary.
• 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
• Administrative & Maintenance Management
• 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 service, etc.)
• 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 / Experience

• 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 communicate with others to exchange information, repeat motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers, assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, and be able to work overtime, weekends, and night hours (emergencies).
• The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, move about to accomplish tasks, or move from one worksite to another.
• The employee is occasionally required to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, step stools, and the like, move self into different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces, work in an overhead position and reach, adjust or move objects of up to 25 lbs. in all directions, lift and place objects up to 25 lbs., operate machinery or power tools, operate motor vehicles and/or golf carts, identify and inspect objects, work in extremely low or high temperatures, work in outdoor environments such as precipitation and wind, work in small and/or enclosed spaces, traverse flat and non-flat terrain, be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

License / Equipment

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

Salary Range: $60,000 per year to $63,000 per year

At Asset Living, a variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: skill set, background and training, certifications, etc. When selecting the top candidate to hire for a position, the offer we extend is dependent on the facts associated with each specific individual’s relevant experience for the role. Our employment offer is accompanied by additional compensation associated with our comprehensive total rewards package, which includes benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, and disability insurance), 401K with employer matching, and commission and performance bonuses, when applicable. Full-time employees also receive paid sick days and company holidays.

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. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.