Community Manager

Sunrise Management • Bella Vista, AR

22d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Manager has the responsibility, under the supervision of the Regional Manager, for all phases of the operations of an income-producing property. This includes personnel functions, leasing, community maintenance, monitoring market conditions, fiscal oversight, advertising, and resident relations.

Requirements

• Property management software experience preferably Entrata
• Professional experience with Property Marketing preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in property management
• Strong Customer Service
• Professional Appearance

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Regional Manager in developing an integral team that effectively sells the quality and professionalism of the organization.
• Inspects property common areas, apartment units and grounds on a regular basis.
• Offers recommendations to management regarding improvements to the overall operation of the community.
• Ensure effective move-in and move-out administration with particular attention to consistent apartment inspections.
• Demonstrates understanding of financial and operational reporting requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate submission of payroll summary sheets for team.
• Ensures that all rent payments are collected from both current and previous residents.
• Ensures daily community deposits in regard to rent collections and any other miscellaneous income.
• Ensures non-payment notices are distributed to all delinquent residents and completes follow-up activity in regard to non-payment of rent, or eviction proceedings.
• Adhere to company accounting directives, including but not limited to, weekly and monthly reports, income accounting, expense control and administration and daily bank deposits.
• Maintains a general working knowledge of federal and state laws in regard to the collection of delinquent accounts.
• Reports or offers recommendations for community capital improvements or repairs, the development of job specifications, bid acquisitions, contract developments and negotiations, etc.
• Reviews all renewals and prepares budget increase recommendations according to the operating budget and market conditions.
• Prepares and follows guidelines of the community operating budget and makes recommendations for ways to maximize income and minimize expenses.
• Market apartments by promoting rentals on the phone and in person; demonstrate apartments and community to prospective residents, sell apartment features/benefits, secure commitments and deposits from prospective Residents.
• Ensures daily input of all resident information in relation to leasing traffic, move-ins, move-outs, apartment conditions, etc.
• Ensure the completion of residential lease administration. Ensures that all leases and addenda are completed accurately in regard to addresses, names, rates, etc.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of market and competitive properties.
• Ensures timely renewals of existing residents.
• Supports the overall marketing efforts and offers input and suggestions in regard to promotions, advertisements, etc.
• Analyzes and monitors the community market conditions in order to anticipate market changes or trends that could affect the profitability of the community.
• Monitors closing ratios of leasing associates to ensure requirements are met and provides additional training as necessary.
• Supervises the planning and implementation of, and attends and monitors, various community recreational and social activities.
• Ensures that staff is implementing resident retention and renewal programs to build customers for life.
• Inspects property common areas, models, and vacant units on a regular basis and completes the community inspection report.
• Reviews and approves or rejects resident applications.
• Assists the overall team effort through effective leadership.
• Analyzes concerns associated with apartments that are slow to lease and provides solutions.
• Assumes supervisory responsibilities and management of the property.
• Identifies and addresses issues associated with a supervisory position, including hiring, training, coaching and evaluating on-site employees.
• Provides staff with direction, guidance and tools to for performing well. Provides clear and concise instructions for effective management of on-site staff.
• Conducts staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Assists in the handling of resident service requests and various concerns as required.
• Conducts follow-up activity as needed with new and current residents in order to establish and maintain positive resident relations.
• Ensure that residents are provided with a clean, safe, well-maintained community.
• Ensures security deposit dispositions are prepared in a consistent manner immediately after move-out, time being of the essence.
• Maintain high standards of resident service and relations.
• Ensures rents are collected and accurately account for all monies in a timely manner.
• Collect delinquent rents and notify supervisor so they may approve to initiate unlawful detainer actions as appropriate.
• Ensure that maintenance requests are handled as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible and always within 24 hours. If parts must be ordered, causing a delay, residents should be notified timely. If the work order is not resolved within 48 hours, regional manager should be notified.
• Supervise contractors working on the property.
• Represent Sunrise Management and the community you manage in a professional manner. Maintain a positive businesslike attitude in person and on the telephone and neat, clean, professional dress and grooming appropriate for greeting the public.
• Adhere to Fair Housing Policy, ADA, Injury and Illness Prevention Policy and Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Policy.
• Assist in promoting Sunrise Management.
• Attends and participates in training seminars as requested. Ensures all on-site staff has enrolled in and completed necessary courses.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Responsibilities may include supervision of Community staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and career growth – As our company continues to grow and expand, so do the opportunities for our team.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Tax-Saving Benefits – Take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses efficiently.
• Peace of Mind – Company-paid life insurance offers financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• Work Model – Strong support for a work-life balance while keeping you connected and engaged.
• Time to Recharge – Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays so you can truly unplug and come back refreshed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees