About the Role
The Community Manager is responsible for the operations and management of the property, representing a significant investment by the Company. This role requires a wide range of duties to ensure the property runs smoothly and profitably.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and implement an annual business-marketing plan including occupancy goals.
- Project expenses and obtain approval for any overages.
- Maintain budgeted occupancy levels at budgeted rental rates.
- Prepare and monitor the operating budget, reporting on variances and occupancy monthly.
- Achieve the highest possible NOI through effective cost control and revenue maximization.
- Collect rents, including delinquent amounts, and file evictions as necessary.
- Manage direct deposit accounting functions, including invoicing residents and processing refund requests.
- Conduct regular training and weekly meetings for all staff.
- Arrange for property alterations, maintenance, and reconditioning as needed and approved.
- Supervise building and grounds maintenance to ensure the community meets high standards.
- Hire, train, and retain leasing consultants, maintenance, groundkeeper, onsite management, and security personnel.
- Perform subordinate associates' performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with Human Resources on associate welfare, benefits, and disciplinary actions.
- Approve purchasing of supplies, services, and goods for the property.
- Work with management on specifications and contracts for major repairs.
- Address resident issues, including disputes, renewals, and maintenance requests.
- Develop and implement resident retention, marketing, and advertising programs.
- Respond to after-hours or emergency calls.
- Maintain community integrity by monitoring output, resident communication, social media, and appearance.
- Approve all leasing activity and ensure correct completion of required documents.
- Perform Assistant Manager, Account Manager, and Leasing Consultant duties as needed.
- Assist with resident evictions in compliance with court orders and legal direction.
- Create a positive staff environment and promote a quality living experience for residents.
- Understand, comply with, and enforce Company Safety Policies & Fair Housing Laws.
- Provide recommendations for capital improvements and manage their completion.
- Maintain market knowledge and competitor relationships, completing monthly market surveys.
- Organize and implement successful community move-in and move-out plans.
- Delegate Entrata data entry for leads, follow-ups, work orders, leasing applications, and resident data, ensuring data integrity.
Requirements
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups.
- Ability to calculate figures including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and rent per square foot.
- Ability to read and understand operating statements and budgets.
- Ability to solve practical problems and manage conflicting priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to interpret various instructions.
- Ability to deal with residents empathetically and professionally.
- Good understanding of customer service concepts.
- Composure and ability to function in crisis or emergency situations.
- Computer literate.
- High degree of professionalism and demeanor.
- Even tempered.
- Team player.
- Flexible.
- Patient.
- Open-minded.
- Organized.
- Detail-oriented.
- Firm, fair, and consistent.
- Good listening skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Time management skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to work weekends when needed.
- Able to work overtime as job requires.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to follow directions from a supervisor.
- Able to interact well with others.
- Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
- Able to accept constructive criticism.
- Able to lead and manage others.
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Entrata
Experience Level
- One to two years related experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
