Assistant Community Manager

ACC Management Group • Madison, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Merchant Place – Now Hiring an Assistant Community Manager! Are you ready to help shape something from the ground up? Merchant Place, a brand-new Section 42 apartment community in Madison, is looking for a driven, personable, and detail-oriented Assistant Community Manager to join our team and help bring this vibrant community to life.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• 1-2 years of leasing or property management experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in office or clerical setting.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (MS outlook, word and excel).
• Maintain valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Flexibility with working hours and availability for later hours or Saturdays as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and possess efficient time management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Goal-oriented and team player.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Exhibits a degree of professionalism and respect through appearance and interactions with others.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Section 42 / LIHTC compliance is a big plus (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Experience with Onesite software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting leasing efforts, including tours, applications, and resident onboarding
• Assisting with compliance for Section 42 (LIHTC) housing programs
• Building positive relationships with residents and addressing their needs
• Coordinating community events and engagement initiatives
• Managing rent collections, reports, and administrative tasks
• Helping maintain a high standard of property appearance and operations
• Ensure complexes and vacancies are ready for showings and move-in dates.
• Effectively communicate property features and amenities to all prospects.
• Answer questions to all prospects and potential applicants in a timely manner.
• Conduct showings of vacant units to all interested prospects.
• Greet aft walk-in traffic during open office hours and attend to all needs, questions, or complaints.
• Address resident concerns and all maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Process all paperwork in accordance with company policies and Fair Housing requirements for new applicants, recertification's, and renewals.
• Generate, distribute, and monitor renewal notices and follow up accordingly.
• Coordinate and process all lease paperwork for all move in and move outs.
• Collect payment of rent according to company procedures and policies.
• Assist in the attention to all delinquency matters and reporting as need be.
• Maintain strong resident relations while continuing to enact company and community policies.
• Assist Community Manager in resident relations.
• Maintain relationships with all vendors, suppliers, and professionals servicing the company and/or property.
• Record and document all resident correspondence as appropriate.
• Report and document all accident and emergency situations to the Community Manager in a timely manner.
• Maintain all resident files and any confidential information in a secured area in compliance with company policies and the fair housing law.
• Make recommendations and assist with marketing efforts to ensure effective and creative strategy implementation.
• Understand, maintain, and stay up to date on assigned property(s) description and classification.
• Maintain a current working knowledge and adhere to the fair housing laws, its policies and practices, in accordance with ACC Management Group policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical HRA plans (company sponsored), and voluntary dental, & vision coverage for employees working 30+ hours per week.
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance options (available for employees working 30+ hours per week).
• Company-paid $25,000 life insurance policy when enrolled in STD and LTD (available for employees working 30+hours per week)!
• Full and part-time employees are eligible for the 401(k) after 6 months of employment with company match—ACC contributes 25% of the first 5% of eligible compensation, with full vesting after 3 years of employment.
• Paid time off, provided up front, to recharge and reset.
• 10 paid holidays, that include a floating holiday and a birthday holiday.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees—available to both full-time and part-time team members, no enrollment required!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED