Manager in Training

Weidner Apartment Homes • Anchorage, AK

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager in Training (MIT) learns, through a fast-tracked approach, the skills needed to operate and maintain a multi-million-dollar apartment community and lead its team toward financial success. The role supports community operations, financial performance, customer service, leasing, resident retention, staff development, vendor relationships, and property maintenance. The successful candidate is accountable, detail-oriented, trustworthy, effective at managing time, and attentive when interacting with residents, associates, and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in property management or a related field, or at least 7 years of management experience in an unrelated field.
• Successfully complete the Manager in Training curriculum within 12 months.
• Complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong motivation to learn and contribute daily.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software programs.
• Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision, and Values and comply with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing requirements, and applicable local, state/provincial, and federal laws.
• Prompt and regular attendance; wear the company dress code or uniform and maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work outside normal scheduled hours as needed.
• Willingness and ability to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed.
• Working knowledge of English; detail-oriented and well organized.
• Agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing.
• Have access to a personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation at all times.
• Maintain a valid, unexpired driver’s license, vehicle, and vehicle insurance that match the country of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Yardi experience.
• Paycom experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn to meet monthly income and expense budgets for the community consistently.
• Assist with timely pre-move-out inspections.
• Learn to schedule timely completion of make-readies and service requests with maintenance staff and vendors.
• Review monthly financial performance reports with onsite teams and learn to set strategies for meeting budgets, managing revenue, and controlling expenses.
• Learn to complete monthly market analyses and shop competitive properties; implement marketing and leasing strategies daily.
• Learn to prepare, approve, and sign accurate, timely payroll records and manage overtime except in emergencies.
• Learn to address staff issues promptly and communicate site-staff performance evaluations to the Area Director and/or Regional Director.
• Assist with interviewing and recruiting associates; mentor and develop associates.
• Prioritize daily leasing work for office associates and conduct tours as needed.
• Learn to manage and negotiate lease renewals in a timely manner and promote resident retention.
• Learn to prepare and distribute deposit accountings accurately and on time.
• Learn to manage vendor relationships to obtain the best pricing, quality, and service.
• Assist with prospective resident applications and conduct new move-in orientations.
• Learn to ensure pool and spa maintenance is completed daily, when applicable.
• Learn to manage and promptly complete property improvements and scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
• Learn to process all resident, financial, analytic, and reporting tasks for the community.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible onsite employees.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential personal, financial, and legal support, including up to three sessions at no cost.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 4% of eligible income.
• Opportunities to earn leasing commissions and/or semi-annual performance-based bonuses, depending on position and community performance.
• Vacation accrual, with no usage waiting period once accrued.
• Sick-time accrual, with eligibility to use accrued time after 60 days of employment.
• Nine company-designated paid holidays annually.
• Employee apartment discount at Weidner communities, subject to availability and community guidelines.
• Company-provided maintenance uniforms.
• Continuing education reimbursement after one year of employment, up to $2,500 per year for approved courses or certifications.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level