HOA Associate Manager (CA)

Desertbreeze Management; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex is seeking a high-energy Administrative Assistant to support the property management team in our Bakersfield office. The role involves handling administrative duties with minimal supervision, documenting HOA records, and coordinating communications.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Office-based, full-time position with standard business hours and occasional after-hours support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years general administrative experience; real estate/industry experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and directs them to the appropriate area in a courteous, professional manner.
• Answers and screens office calls; takes messages and schedules appointments.
• Maintains association records, documents and homeowner correspondence; prepares outgoing mail and emails.
• Supports Account Executive with homeowner requests received by phone, in person or online.
• Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, books facilities, and records meeting minutes as directed.
• Maintains databases and updates calendars, meeting dates, agendas and board rosters.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

MS Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Introduction

At Apex, people are at the heart of what we do. Our philosophy, “Passion when combined with commitment, makes anyone unstoppable” is carried out by enthusiastic and customer‑centric teams who serve the communities where we work and live.

Job Type
Full-time

Description

At Apex, people are at the heart of what we do. Our philosophy, “Passion when combined with commitment, makes anyone unstoppable” is carried out by enthusiastic and customer‑centric teams who serve the communities where we work and live.

Summary

The candidate must be a high energy self-starter who is well organized, articulate, pro‑active and customer‑centric.

This position will support all administrative functions of the property management team under minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is an independent thinker with excellent decision‑making and time management skills.

Qualified candidates will have a working knowledge of management practices, accounting procedures and Association CC&Rs and Bylaws.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Greets scheduled and walk-in visitors and directs to appropriate area or person in a positive, respectful, and professional manner at all times.
• Courteously answers and screens the office telephone and directs calls accordingly.
• Takes detailed messages, arranges conference calls and/or meetings. Prioritizes emergency repair request calls by immediately informing the Account Executive, Assistant Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Reads and routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate file to be answered by the Account Executive.
• Supports the Account Executive with the handling of all homeowner requests received by telephone, in person, in writing, or via the internet.
• Under the direction of the Account Executive, organizes and maintains association records, documents, and homeowner correspondence with relation to association business procedures. When requested, composes correspondence and communication for same. Assists with all administrative functions and keeps all records in good order and keeps community forms and documents current and updated. Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials, prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including email and faxes.
• Organizes and maintains filing system, and files correspondence and other records.
• Creates new forms and maintains procedure manuals.
• Composes violation letters to residents and handles phone calls with regards to same and reports findings to the Account Executive for resolution of problems in accordance with regulations established by the Board of Directors.
• Coordinates and arranges meetings, prepares agendas, and books facilities and coordinates refreshments, records and transcribes meeting minutes as directed by the Account Executive.
• Maintains applicable databases. Updates websites - including meeting dates, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, board rosters, and community events. Provide updates to appropriate personnel/ board members who utilize this information
• Assists in coordinating with Account Executive and the Maintenance Supervisor, outside contractors and homeowners all Board of Director approved repairs to condominiums and surrounding common area property.
• At the request of the Account Executive and Board of Directors, attends regularly scheduled board meetings, and assists in administrative tasks and recording of meeting minutes. Additionally, assists with annual members meeting handling notices, proxies and agendas.
• Aids the Account Executive with the coordination of meeting packets; prepares and mails (or delivers) to Board Members 7 days prior to scheduled meetings.
• Contributes to the publishing of newsletters and coordinating delivery of mailings.
• Assists homeowners with clubhouse rental. Accepts deposits and required forms and explains rules and regulations and key use. Updates calendar with clubhouse use dates, committee meetings, and special events.
• Assist new home buyers and real estate professionals with copies of required documents to complete purchase.
• This position may require administrative support as described above at either the Apex Management offices or onsite at a community.
• Assist with client questions regarding architectural applications or processes.
• Direct liaison for the architectural process, including interaction with homeowners, board members, and committees.
• Collect application forms and supporting documents and prepare materials for ARC consideration.
• Prepare and organize responses to applications and other documentation.
• Process all escrow orders according to the requested time.
• Assist homeowners with any questions they may have pertaining to their open escrow
• Note the account when a property is in escrow or when it cancels.
• Ensure accurate information on accounts that are in litigation for escrow disclosure.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent; two (2) year or four (4) year college degree preferable
• Minimum three (3) years general administrative experience; previous industry experience highly desired
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer service driven
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task

Availability

• Regular business hours and after regular business hours, as necessary.

Work Environment

• The work environment is a typical office building. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Apex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates the diversity of our team. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation such as an ASL interpreter, please contact Renee Lott at [phone].
Salary Description
$19.00-$22.00/hour depending on experience