Senior Community Manager - Area Responsibilities

Wallick Communities; El Vista (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Gym membership reimbursement

Paid parental leave

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned company, seeks a Senior Community Manager to oversee five Peoria-area communities. You will lead multi-site staff, manage operations including budgeting and compliance, and ensure high occupancy while supporting residents and staff.

The role emphasizes development opportunities, strong governance, and a collaborative culture with a focus on affordable housing and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4-6 years of property management experience with 1–3 years in a management role.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and budgeting.
• Ability to organize and schedule work of others.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing affordable housing.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license; COS, LIHTC, HCCP, AHM desired; certification possible during employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-site or large community staff and ensure timely completion of tasks while adhering to policies and standards (will oversee 5 communities in the Peoria area).
• Ensure staff participates in development opportunities.
• Discipline staff for substandard work performance under Regional Supervisor guidance.
• Fill vacant positions with qualified staff.
• Maintain occupancy targets (minimum 96% conventional/tax credit, 98% Section 8).
• Assist Regional Manager with annual budget process for each community.
• Audit required paperwork and reports for compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Ensure timely rental unit inspections (move-in, quarterly, annual, move-out).
• Ensure collection of all monies due (rent).
• Manage new resident rental application process.
• Maintain positive relationships with owners/management, police, and residents.
• Flexible work schedule for candidates outside immediate area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Senior Community Manager - Area Responsibilities

Location: Parkview Estates - 2401 North Gale Ave; Peoria, Illinois 61604

Job Type: Full-Time , Monday-Friday

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

Join Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned company with over 55 years of experience in providing affordable housing and assisted living for families and seniors across the Midwest. With 1,000+ associates and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.

A Career with Wallick Means. . .

• Creating Homes for People Who Need It Most: Providing new beginnings for residents seeking affordable, safe and high-quality housing where they can thrive.
• Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it.
• Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job, paid time off, gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Learning & Support: A supportive team that cares about your continued development, well-being and professional growth.
• Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Henry, who moved into his first-ever home, to Jaci, whose stay at a Wallick community allowed her to achieve homeownership and graduate college, kickstarting her dream career.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
• Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Manage multi-site or large community staff to include timely completion of tasks and adherence to all Company and government-related policies and standards. Will have responsibility for 5 communities in the Peoria area.
• Ensure staff takes advantage of development opportunities
• When appropriate, discipline staff for substandard work performance under the direction of the Regional Supervisor
• Ensure any vacant positions that come available are filled with qualified staff
• Must maintain acceptable levels of occupancy (minimum 96% for conventional/tax credit, 98% for section 8)
• Assist Regional Manager with annual budget process: Maintain such for each community within the cluster
• Audit all required paperwork and reports to ensure compliance according to Company standards and governing regulations
• Ensure rental unit inspections (move-in, occupied (performed quarterly), annual, and move-out) are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure collections of all monies due to the community (i.e. rent) are received
• Manages new resident rental application process
• Maintain positive relationship with the community owners/management, local law enforcement and residents
• Work schedule will be flexible for candidates living outside of the immediate area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• You have a minimum of 4-6 years previous property management experience with a minimum of 1– 3 years previous experience in a management role, directing the workflow of other associates
• You have a basic knowledge of accounting and budgeting
• You can organize and schedule work of others
• Possess basic knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing affordable housing.
• Proficiency in operating a computer and Microsoft Word and Excel software is required
• Valid driver’s license. COS, LIHTC, HCCP, AHM desired. Associates can be certified during employment.

Wallick’s Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, we believe in opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for our residents, associates, and community. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.
• Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the great work they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to wor k. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Join Us and Become an Employee-Owner!

*Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen