Assistant Community Manager

Pratum Companies•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

Assistant Community Manager 💰 Sign-On Bonus: $500 paid after 90 days of employment!! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the Senior/Community manager in ensuring the property is run in the most efficient and profitable manner possible given existing market conditions consistent with the goals and objectives of the company and property owners, seeking to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while still maintaining the proper level of service and curb appeal. Be responsive and receptive to owners’ needs, goals, and objectives. Ensure that all physical aspects of the property are at all times fully functional and maintained in an attractive condition through daily visual inspections, property and team walks as necessary. Ensure that an adequate number of units are market ready and show ready at all times. This includes daily or weekly walks as necessary to ensure the readiness of all show units. Work with the turnover team to manage expectations and execution as it relates to the readiness of units and accuracy of information in RealPage/OneSite. Adhere to all local, state and federal housing requirements as it relates to leasing and management of the property. Participate in marketing efforts at the property, from online advertising to signage to collateral to SEO/PPC campaigns and Internet Listing Services. Maintain an excellent customer service relationship by adhering to the highest levels of customer service expectations, and ensure that the team is executing these roles effectively. This should include both internal and external customers. Communicate effectively and professionally with staff members. Direct efforts to ensure all purchasing and invoicing guidelines are followed. Participate in company training classes and meetings as required. Effectively understand and operate the company’s various software programs and assist staff in the respective programs for their positions. Assist Senior/Community Manager with management functions and other responsibilities as required, which may include posting and collecting rent, facilitating housing certifications, processing lease renewals and the leasing of apartments. Other tasks or duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Hold and maintain any and all certifications required to manage the property, which may include affordable, tax credit, property management and other such licenses or designations.
A college degree is preferred but not required.
The position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, the ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and the ability to understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in residential property management or a related field is required.
The position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year.
Due to the property staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested.
The position requires the ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary.
Travel may be required at times to attend various company gatherings either in the general vicinity of the associates home property, or in another state.
You must also be able to attend certain resident events that are held after hours.
Assist in the management and motivation of people and the ability to communicate effectively with owners, residents, prospects, agencies, corporate staff, property staff and vendors
Strong administrative and organizational skills (managing multiple projects, tasks simultaneously)
Ability to think rationally during a crisis
Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize wisely
Strong customer service orientation
Knowledge of on-site maintenance requirements including dealing with vendors and contractors
Ability to close a sale
Ability to operate and understand personal computer functions and company utilized software packages
Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities.
Basic knowledge of computers
Ability to use Outlook
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel, RealPage/OneSite
Ability to develop advanced knowledge of other programs or systems as needed
Basic Internet knowledge
Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Nice To Haves

Professional accreditations are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior/Community manager in ensuring the property is run in the most efficient and profitable manner possible given existing market conditions consistent with the goals and objectives of the company and property owners, seeking to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while still maintaining the proper level of service and curb appeal.
Be responsive and receptive to owners’ needs, goals, and objectives.
Ensure that all physical aspects of the property are at all times fully functional and maintained in an attractive condition through daily visual inspections, property and team walks as necessary.
Ensure that an adequate number of units are market ready and show ready at all times. This includes daily or weekly walks as necessary to ensure the readiness of all show units. Work with the turnover team to manage expectations and execution as it relates to the readiness of units and accuracy of information in RealPage/OneSite.
Adhere to all local, state and federal housing requirements as it relates to leasing and management of the property.
Participate in marketing efforts at the property, from online advertising to signage to collateral to SEO/PPC campaigns and Internet Listing Services.
Maintain an excellent customer service relationship by adhering to the highest levels of customer service expectations, and ensure that the team is executing these roles effectively. This should include both internal and external customers.
Communicate effectively and professionally with staff members.
Direct efforts to ensure all purchasing and invoicing guidelines are followed.
Participate in company training classes and meetings as required.
Effectively understand and operate the company’s various software programs and assist staff in the respective programs for their positions.
Assist Senior/Community Manager with management functions and other responsibilities as required, which may include posting and collecting rent, facilitating housing certifications, processing lease renewals and the leasing of apartments.
Other tasks or duties as assigned by supervisor.