Sr. Community Manager

Wallick Communities; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Pay-on-Demand access to earnings

401K and employee ownership

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Wallick Communities is seeking a Senior Community Manager in Indianapolis, IN to lead multi-site staff, ensure occupancy targets, and oversee budgets and compliance within affordable housing programs. The role emphasizes staff development, timely inspections, and smooth operations across communities.

You’ll work in a 100% employee-owned company that offers comprehensive benefits, pay-on-demand options, and opportunities for professional growth.

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.
• Organize and schedule work for others.
• Knowledge of applicable laws governing affordable housing.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license; COS, LIHTC, HCCP, AHM desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-site or large community staff and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Encourage staff development opportunities.
• Discipline staff when needed under regional supervision.
• Fill vacancies with qualified staff.
• Maintain occupancy targets (96%+ conventional; 98% for Section 8).
• Assist Regional Supervisor with annual budget processes.
• Audit required paperwork for compliance with company standards.
• Oversee rental unit inspections and timely collections of rents.
• Manage new resident rental applications and relationships with owners/management, law enforcement and residents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Budgeting knowledge

Accounting basics

MS Word & Excel

Schedule management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

COS

LIHTC

HCCP

AHM

Job description

Description

Senior Community Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN Job Type: Full-Time Pay Rate: Based on Experience

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.
• 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 Supervisor 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 mannerEnsure 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
• 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