Manager

The Liberty Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liberty Group in Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced Apartment Community Manager for an immediate opportunity. The role oversees daily operations, leasing, resident relations, and on-site staff leadership.

Candidates with luxury, tax credit, or affordable housing experience are encouraged to apply; Yardi proficiency and recertification experience are valued. This position offers competitive pay and temp-to-hire potential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with leasing, renewals, residents, vendors, and on-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily apartment community operations
• Oversee leasing, renewals, occupancy, and resident relations
• Lead and support on-site staff
• Coordinate vendors, maintenance, repairs, and property needs
• Conduct property walks and inspections
• Monitor budgets, expenses, delinquency, and property performance
• Handle resident concerns professionally and quickly
• Support marketing efforts to increase traffic and occupancy
• Ensure Fair Housing and company policy compliance

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour, depending on experience.

The Liberty Group is hiring an experienced Apartment Community Manager for an immediate opportunity.

This is a great fit for someone with apartment management experience who enjoys leading a team, supporting residents, improving occupancy, and keeping the property running smoothly.

Candidates with luxury, lease-up, rehab, tax credit, or affordable housing experience are encouraged to apply.

We are also open to experienced property management professionals who have stepped away from the industry and are looking to return.

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily apartment community operations
• Oversee leasing, renewals, occupancy, and resident relations
• Lead and support on-site staff
• Coordinate vendors, maintenance, repairs, and property needs
• Conduct property walks and inspections
• Monitor budgets, expenses, delinquency, and property performance
• Handle resident concerns professionally and quickly
• Support marketing efforts to increase traffic and occupancy
• Ensure Fair Housing and company policy compliance

What We’re Looking For

• Yardi experience
• Section 8 and Tax Credit Recertification experience
• 2+ years of apartment community management experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience with leasing, renewals, residents, vendors, and on-site teams
• Property management software experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule, including occasional weekends as needed

Experience That’s a Plus

• Luxury communities
• Lease-ups
• Rehab or renovation communities
• Tax credit / affordable housing
• Yardi, OneSite, RealPage, Entrata, or MRI

Why Apply?

• Immediate opportunity
• Competitive pay
• Temp-to-hire potential
• Great for experienced Community Managers
• Great for strong Assistant Managers ready to step up
• Great for former industry professionals ready to return

The Liberty Group provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status.