Assistant Property Manager in Tallahassee, FL

The Collier Companies•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Collier Companies is hiring an Assistant Property Manager for The Preserve at San Luis in Tallahassee, Florida. This is a full-time, on-site role based at a community office. The position maintains computer reports and resident files, manages the office when the Community Manager is absent, and prepares, explains, and signs leasing agreements with past, current, and prospective residents. The Assistant Property Manager also supports daily community operations, resident relations, leasing, rent collection, and office personnel supervision. Responsibilities may change according to community needs, market changes, or seasonal demands. The Collier Companies describes itself as a fast-growing, privately owned company that has operated since the 1970s and owns and manages more than 12,000 apartment homes. Its culture emphasizes teamwork, resident service, training, ongoing learning, personal and professional growth, and promotion from within. The company says it is committed to supporting team members in becoming their best selves and making residents’ homes the heart of its business. Background checks and a candidate assessment are required steps in the hiring process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred.
Reading, writing, visual, hearing, communication, and mathematical skills.
Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
Valid in-state driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Retail, sales, or customer service experience.
Management or leadership abilities.
Tactful, mature, flexible, and cooperative approach.
Ability to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion.
Interpersonal skills and appropriate telephone skills.
Computer and typing skills.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Collections experience.
Fair Housing and legal knowledge.

Responsibilities

Implement the community marketing plan.
Greet customers courteously and answer telephone calls with an appropriate greeting.
Schedule appointments and show apartment homes, explaining their main features and benefits.
Take rental applications and conduct credit checks on applicants.
Prepare, explain, and sign leasing agreements with new and renewing residents.
Distribute fliers to promote the community and cross-market to other TCC communities.
Take ownership of resident problems or concerns and follow through to resolution.
File and organize the work area; open and close the office and show apartments; and keep the office and show apartments clean and orderly.
Help prepare renewal parties, resident appreciation parties, and other community functions.
Ensure models, mini models, and other show spaces are in suitable condition for prospective renters.
Collect monthly rent with the goal of achieving 100% collection, complete bank deposit slips, deposit funds, and post rent and late rent in the computer system.
Maintain and update current and past resident files, computer files, and reports; update computer files and reports daily and assist the Community Manager with reports.
Prepare eviction notices and follow through with the eviction process.
Run and review credit reports and rental applications.
Assist in preparing apartment homes for re-rental.
Assist the Community Manager with supervision of office personnel.
Learn the functions of the Community Manager in preparation for potential promotional opportunities.
Manage the office in the absence of the Community Manager.