Onsite Community Association Manager

Associa; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking a skilled Community Association Manager to oversee homeowner associations and coordinate with boards. The role involves board meeting support, budgeting, and maintaining property records.

You will manage communications with homeowners, supervise vendors, and ensure compliance with management agreements while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office and business correspondence.
• Knowledge of communities and homeowners associations.
• Ability to communicate professionally with boards and homeowners.
• Strong time management and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client associations to attend board meetings and events.
• Prepare agendas, reports, and board meeting packages.
• Prepare annual disclosures, notices, and financial statements for homeowners.
• Update homeowner data and coordinate facility inspections.
• Supervise association operations per management agreement.
• Liaise with the Board and homeowners as needed.
• Oversee procurement, budgeting, and annual operating budgets.
• Review financial reports and manage delinquency processes.
• Oversee ARB applications and on-site inspections.
• Maintain unit and contract files; manage vendors and AP processes.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Client relations

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

• Travel to client associations in order to attend board meetings, perform inspections, conduct walk-throughs and attend community events as needed and per the management agreement.
• Prepare agendas, update management reports, and compile documents and copies for Board meeting packages.
• Prepare annual disclosure packages, annual meeting notifications, and annual financial statement packages for all homeowners and arrange bulk mailing of same within the time frames set by state statute or governing documents.
• Update homeowner and association information in C3 and shared files.
• Coordinate and/or oversee inspection of building facilities and/or common area, and arrange appropriate follow up actions as required.
• Supervise the operation and administration of the Association in accordance with management agreement and the Association's policies and procedures.
• Act as or oversee the primary liaison with the Association Board of Directors and homeowners as needed.
• Perform/direct administrative and management duties as requested by the Board of Directors and in accordance with the management agreement.
• Ensure Associa community management tools are being effectively developed and utilized such as annual calendar, action item list, resolution worksheets, timed agendas, RFP matrixes, committee charters, procurement procedures, FY operating budget, etc.
• Review monthly financial reports and ensure management summary is submitted to the association Board of Directors.
• Provide and/or oversee recommendations to the Association Board of Directors and committees regarding major capital expenditures as required to maintain the desired community appearance and operation.
• Oversee ARB (Architectural Review Board) application processing and perform on-site community inspections as necessary.
• Monitor corporate and client delinquency rates and collections process for account portfolio.
• Ensure Board of Directors is aware of legal actions involving the Association.
• Maintain unit and contract files relating to the operations of the Association.
• Manage routine and special project vendors including procurement as well as performance evaluation as contracted.
• Oversee Associa staff as contract provides.
• Oversee the AP process in accordance with Associa home office processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary is $65K.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Knowledge of communities/property/real estate and homeowners associations.
• Knowledge of the role of the association board, the Community Association Manager, and how those roles interface with the requests of homeowners.
• Proficiency in typical business correspondence (grammar, structure, punctuation, spelling, etc.).
• Proficiency in conflict resolution techniques.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in the performance of all duties and responsibilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
• Ability to keep workspaces organized and maintained.
• Ability to interpret verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level.
• Ability to self-motivate, be proactive, detail oriented and successfully function as part of a team.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and forms
• Partner with multiple stakeholders, for example assistant community managers, vendors, peers, clients.
• Must be able to work effectively with others in person and in group setting
• Must be able to prioritize, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally on phone, email, and in-person.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment (copier, fax, phone systems, etc.).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.