Community Manager

AVANTI RESIDENTIAL LLC•Lakewood, TN

About The Position

The Community Manager oversees day-to-day property management operations at The Residence at Old Hickory, a 116-unit community. The role focuses on maintenance excellence, enhancing property value, and achieving community objectives established by the Regional Director. Responsibilities include managing on-site teams, finances, resources, and activities; optimizing rent levels and occupancy; and preserving the asset. The Community Manager also trains the Assistant Community Manager to assume managerial duties during the Community Manager’s absence. The schedule is Monday through Friday.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 1 year of supervisory responsibility or previous Assistant Community Manager experience.
  • Working knowledge of resident and eviction laws and computerized property management software, preferably YARDI.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to delegate and solve problems.
  • Pass a criminal background screening before employment.
  • Valid driver’s license and up-to-date vehicle insurance, or reliable transportation.
  • Complete the Wonderlic pre-employment assessment if minimum qualifications are met during resume screening.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 3 years of property management experience.
  • CAM certification.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Regional Director to formulate and manage annual community budgets.
  • Work with DOIS and Business Managers to complete required financial responsibilities.
  • Maintain adherence to budget guidelines and respond appropriately to monthly variances.
  • Maintain full property occupancy and meet budget goals as well as submarket occupancy.
  • Use Apartment Snapshot to evaluate property performance, identify areas for improvement in each KPI category, and implement changes as needed.
  • Work with the Service Manager to coordinate vendors and contractors, oversee billings and vendor relations, and manage certificates of insurance.
  • Train the Assistant Community Manager to assume managerial duties in the Community Manager’s absence.

Benefits

  • Annual or quarterly performance- and KPI-based bonuses, depending on position.
  • Up to 40% apartment discount.
  • Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
  • Generous PTO policy.
  • Medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
  • 4% company match for 401(k).
  • Avanti Shares Program, awarding employees a portion of company transactional profits, with returns increasing with tenure.
  • Avanti Cares Program for employees in financial need.
  • Tenure-based Anniversary Recess.
  • Avanti Advisors Program to help new hires with onboarding.
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