Resident Occupancy Specialist

The Community Builders; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

12 Paid Holidays & PTO

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tax-advantaged accounts

Job summary

The Community Builders, Inc. is seeking a Resident Specialist to deliver outstanding customer service to residents, guests, and the onsite team. You will show andLease apartments, assist with move-ins, and provide administrative support to the Community Manager.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, experience in property/retail/customer service, and proficiency with MS Office; Yardi is a plus. The role requires five days per week in the office at the property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Customer service experience in Property/Hotel/Retail preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Yardi is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer or return all calls promptly with high level of customer service.
• Schedule appointments and conduct in-person visits.
• Listen to resident requests and refer as appropriate.
• Develop relationships with residents to understand needs.
• Initiate Maintenance Service Requests and follow up.
• Greet prospective tenants and show the property and features.
• Process applications for approval and follow up with applicants.
• Pre-qualify prospects per housing requirements.
• Conduct service inspections with Service Management team.
• Coordinate community engagement activities with residents.
• Prepare recertification and lease renewals; data entry into tracking system.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Typing 35 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Job description

Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where people of all incomes can achieve their full potential.

Position Description:

The Resident Specialist will have responsibility for providing a superior level of customer service to the residents, guests and team members at the property site. This role is responsible for showing and leasing apartments, assisting in the moving process and providing administrative support to the Community and/or Services Maintenance Manager for a variety of property related tasks. She/he will adhere to the company’s Mission Statement and ensure the site is in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Candidates with experience in Section 8 housing and LIHTC are preferred. This position has a requirement of five days a week in office.

Essential Functions:

Answer or return all calls promptly and with the highest level of customer service.

Schedule appointments and conduct in-person visits as needed.

Listen to resident requests, concerns and comments, refer them as appropriate.

Develop relationships with residents to understand their needs and aspirations and develop trust.

Initiate Maintenance Service Requests promptly and follow up with residents to ensure completion of service.

Greet prospective tenants and show the property and its features in accordance with established procedures.

Process applications for approval and follow up with applicants.

Pre-qualify prospects in accordance with the company procedures and housing requirements

Conduct service inspections with the Service Management team to ensure apts. are in move-in condition.

Facilitate and attend community engagement activities with residents, as directed by the Community Manager.

Prepare recertification and lease renewals, and enter data into tracking system.

Other Responsibilities:

Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the community on continuing basis.

Conduct market surveys and shop competitive communities.

General clerical duties: photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing, sign for and distribute packages.

Track and ensure timely delivery of resident notices.

Coordinate and maintain records for staff office, phones, parking and office keys.

Code and process invoices and research discrepancies as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent Customer Service, verbal and written communication (English language) skills

Ability to type at least 35 wpm

Demonstrated ability to learn and operate office systems including telephone, copier and computer systems.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and MS Outlook

Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Customer service experience in Property/Hotel/Retail, Sales 1+ year

Experience and proficiency of Microsoft Office

Industry software such as Yardi a plus

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
• Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

The Community Builders is an equal opportunity employer.