Community Manager - Sweetwater Terraces

Dominium•Duluth, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Dominium is seeking a motivated Community Manager to join our team at Sweetwater Terraces, a 165-unit apartment community in Duluth, GA. This role is responsible for managing the property to maximize occupancy, collections, physical appearance, resident retention, and compliance. The Community Manager will establish and maintain a pleasant atmosphere and positive relations with residents, ensuring professionalism and rapport. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the property.

Requirements

2-year degree in a related field or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
Three years of multifamily property management experience required.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
Ability to speak in front of groups of people.
Must be reliable and have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Must be able to think independently, work with minimal supervision, and coach, mentor, and manage others.

Nice To Haves

4-year degree preferred.
Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Resident Apartment Manager (RAM), or similar designation preferred.
Tax credit experience preferred.
Accounting and administrative background preferred.
Yardi experience preferred.
Ability to speak a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manages daily operations and may fulfill duties of open positions, including caretaking, housekeeping, grounds keeping, and light maintenance to ensure cleanliness and curb appeal.
Acts as a liaison between corporate staff and on-site management/maintenance.
Meets with staff to discuss business, including occupancy goals, renewals, and projections.
Prepares and conducts orientation and training for employees, partnering with Human Resources as needed.
Prepares and conducts performance reviews and makes recommendations for salary increases/advancement.
Hires and terminates employees in accordance with company policy, federal and state laws, and under the direction of the Area/Regional Manager and Human Resources.
Maintains employee records for attendance, PTO, and performance management.
Works with residents to establish good communication and resident retention programs, resolving issues fairly and promptly.
Follows Dominium purchase order and purchasing procedures.
Oversees and adheres to all appropriate company accounting directives.
Works within the established budget and immediately notifies the Area/Regional Manager of any possible variations.
Collects rent and all monies due, maintaining thorough collection procedures.
Sends files for evictions in a timely manner and ensures files go to collection agencies per policy.
Handles all details of move-ins and move-outs, paying attention to unit inspection checklists.
Reviews move-out charges to maximize chargebacks and compares them to the move-out checklist.
Processes applicant files for screening in accordance with the property’s designated housing programs in a timely and accurate manner.
Reports accidents and emergency situations immediately.
Addresses and corrects all internal and external audit findings within designated time frames.
Maintains and/or documents all community records, files, and reports in the property management database.
Conducts monthly safety meetings with all staff.
Responds to internet leads and reviews weekly traffic reports, closing ratios, renewal opportunities, and guest card follow-up procedures.
Reviews and signs all lease agreements.
Partners with corporate Marketing as needed.
Ensures all maintenance requests are handled promptly, efficiently, and in accordance with Dominium’s policies and procedures.
Continuously inspects the property for improvements, recording deficiencies and taking necessary action within approved budgets.
Ensures the property is presentable at all times by regularly walking the property, including vacant units, grounds, and interior common areas.
Reviews work order response time and follows up with residents to ensure satisfaction.
Ensures office procedures are followed and completed in a timely manner, including accurate data entry for report submissions.
Checks important audit issues daily, such as key boxes, staff appearance, and job postings.
Supervises outside contractors or vendors to ensure quality workmanship and completion as outlined by contracts.
Enforces the Employee Handbook, Community Manager Expectations, Operations Policy and Procedure Manual, and related manuals (e.g., Preventative Maintenance, Yardi), as well as compliance procedures.
Stays current and knowledgeable of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to property management and resident needs.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Area/Regional Manager.
Supervises all site personnel, trains staff, is responsible for work performed by staff or vendors, and establishes schedules and assigns personnel needed to manage and maintain the community.