Senior Community Manager - Area Responsibilities

Wallick; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Wallick Communities is seeking a Senior Community Manager for the Peoria area to lead multi-site operations across five communities. You will oversee staffing, budgeting, occupancy targets, and regulatory compliance, ensuring high-quality, affordable housing for residents.

The role requires strong leadership, budget acumen, and a commitment to employees and residents. A valid driver’s license is needed, with opportunities for professional growth within a 100% employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years property management experience
• 1–3 years in a management role directing others
• Basic knowledge of accounting and budgeting
• Proficiency in computer use: MS Word/Excel
• Valid driver’s license and applicable certifications (COS/LIHTC/HCCP) if available

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-site or large communities and ensure timely task completion
• Develop staff through development opportunities and performance feedback
• Fill vacancies with qualified staff and maintain occupancy targets
• Assist Regional Manager with annual budget preparation for each community
• Ensure compliance with company standards and governing regulations
• Oversee move-ins/outs, as well as rent collections and application processing
• Maintain relationships with owners, law enforcement and residents
• Adapt schedule for candidates living outside the immediate area

Skills

Property management

Staff management

Budgeting

Occupancy targets

Education

High school diploma or GED

COS/LIHTC/HCCP certification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job 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 work. 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