Royal American Management, a national property management company, is seeking a full-time Community Manager experienced in Tax Credit for an apartment community in Portland, TN. The successful candidate will be responsible for all on-site operations and achieving established financial and operation objectives. Applicants should be multi-skilled, a self-starter and a strong leader with excellent communication skills.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience in Property Management with Tax Credit/LIHTC
- Computer Literate: Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Onesite Property Management Software a plus
- Ability to read, interpret and analyze financial statements including Monthly Budget Comparison, Income Statement and Balance Sheet
- Ability to read, interpret and analyze trend reports
- Ability to think strategically, plan and monitor results
- Possess a sense of urgency and accountability
- Valid Driver's License required
Compensation Includes
- Competitive salary
- Company-paid benefits: life insurance and LTD
- Company-subsidized health benefits
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) matching contribution
- Fifteen (15) days Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year
- Twelve (12) paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement programs and annual scholarship program
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Supervises and provides training to community associates
- Evaluates associates' performance, including the completion of annual performance reviews
- Counsels under-performing associates and provides critical feedback to improve performance
- Creates positive, welcoming, supportive environment for residents, visitors, and community associates
- Attract, screen, and select prospective residents in accordance with federal, state, governing program laws and regulations utilizing the set Resident Selection Criteria
- Maintains knowledge and awareness of market conditions affecting leasing and operations
- Develops and executes marketing and advertising campaigns for apartment leasing
- Assists with development and implementation of resident services programming
- Maintains sound rent collection procedures, including following up with delinquent accounts
- Delivers rent deposits to bank and submits relevant documentation
- Oversees security deposit administration including inspecting units to determine resident's balance or refund, preparing disposition letters, and processing security deposit returns
- Maintains familiarity with all procedures and requirements for accounts payable
- Participates in the preparation of the annual operating budget, and works with the Regional Manager to maintain budgetary guidelines
- Monitors landlord-tenant relations and mediates disputes when necessary
- Utilizes maintenance software program to enter in and track service request, and regularly views maintenance reports
- Inspects apartments for move in condition and turn over status
- Inspect property grounds, office, community room(s) and all other amenities to ensure they are clean and maintained
- Ensure all contractors/vendors have approval from Vendor Compliance prior to performing any work on the property, once approved monitor the activities being performed
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
- Ability to perform all functions of an Assistant Community Manager
- Work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Travel for the purpose of conducting property business
- Perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficiency in One Site preferred
- Computer literacy
- Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills
Education And Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum three years property management experience
- Minimum two years experience in Tax Credit/ LIHTC
- OneSite experience preferred
- The following designations are preferred: ARM (Accredited Residential Manager), CAM (Certified Apartment Manager)
Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to access all areas of the property's grounds and structures, including multilevel structures, with or without the aid of an elevator
- Able to work with at a computer for a minimum of 7 hours daily either standing or sitting
- Effectively communicate with applicants, residents, vendors and supervisors in e-mail, by phone, or in person regarding day to day operations of the property
- Strong leadership skills, communication skills, and decision making abilities
- Possess a positive attitude and the ability to smile under all circumstances
- Neat, clean, professional at all times throughout the work day and/or whenever present at the community