About the Role
Valiant Residential is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to support the Community Manager in property operations and act as a liaison for leasing, marketing, and resident relations. This role involves maintaining financial records and ensuring smooth property management.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing advertising materials.
- Assist in showing units and screening applicants.
- Maintain records of rental levels of comparable units in the surrounding area.
- Present creative leasing and marketing ideas.
- Maintain courteous communication with residents, applicants, and representatives of other companies.
- Greet prospects and qualify them based on established criteria.
- Complete applications and secure deposits according to company procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
- Update availability reports and process applications for approvals, including credit checks and rental history.
- Submit processed applications to the Community Manager for approval.
- Assist in monitoring lease renewals and distribute/follow up on renewal notices.
- Professionally represent the company at all times.
- Accept rental payments and submit them to the Community Manager.
- Type leases, complete necessary paperwork, and input information into the Yardi system accurately.
- Review lease documents with the Community Manager before obtaining signatures.
- Assist the management team with various tasks as required.
- Consistently implement community policies.
- Prepare and maintain complete resident files.
- Prepare late notices and notices to pay rent.
- Assist in the collection of rents and preparation of receipts.
- Assist with legal proceedings.
- Assist with lease preparation, signing, and administration.
- Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
- Understand the Apartment Association lease and contracted credit report application.
- Communicate with the Community Manager regarding invoice accuracy, purchase order attachments, and correct coding.
- Ensure all received invoices are approved, entered, and paid promptly.
- Quickly complete maintenance service requests and inform the maintenance team.
- Answer resident questions regarding the community, repairs, rent, and rules.
- Follow up promptly on resident matters if immediate response is not possible.
- Ensure maintenance repairs are handled satisfactorily by contacting residents with completed service requests weekly.
- Maintain open communication with the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
- Contribute to the community's cleanliness and curb appeal.
- Enforce community policies.
Requirements
- Fair Housing Certification, or willingness to obtain before interacting with prospective residents.
- Demonstrate an ability to support and contribute to the community team.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively interact with team members, residents, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Must possess a positive attitude and the ability to smile under all circumstances.
- Participate in training to comply with new and existing laws.
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record and auto insurance.
- Ability to work most weekends.
- Apartment management experience preferred.
- Neat, clean, and professional throughout the workday and/or whenever present in the community.
- Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the employee handbook.
- Demonstrate ability to diffuse and respond to customer concerns to avoid escalation of the problem.
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of college preferred
- Ability to sit, stand, climb, stoop, and remain at a desk for a period of up to 8 hours or more if needed.
- Ability to walk the property for a period of up to 8 hours (or more) in various weather conditions.
- Ability to climb stairs for purposes of showing properties to prospective tenants.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. as needed.
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Apartment management experience preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of college preferred
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation
- Time off
- Comprehensive benefits
- Free health insurance options
- 401(k) matching
About the Company
- With over 37 years of experience, Valiant Residential is a next-generation property management leader, uniquely attuned to the needs of property owners and residents.
- We are driven by a Valiant Spirit—bold, innovative, and committed to excellence—fostering prosperous partnerships and long-term success.
- Our team thrives on collaboration, integrity, and strategic thinking, making a meaningful impact in the industry.
- Consistently ranked as a 'Top Place to Work,' we are a leader in the property management industry, driven by bold, innovative professionals who make an impact.
- We believe in rewarding great work with competitive total compensation and time off with comprehensive benefits, including free health insurance options and 401(k) matching.
- Growth isn’t just encouraged—it’s expected.
- With career development opportunities, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to innovation, we empower our employees to thrive.
Equal Opportunity
- Valiant Residential is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities.
- We provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, participate in the hiring process, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to perform your job, please contact jobs@valiantresidential.com. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws.
