Manager in Training

Weidner Apartment Homes • Midland, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager in Training (MIT) learns the skills needed to lead a team and operate and maintain a multi-million-dollar apartment community, with the goal of helping the community achieve financial success. The role requires effective time management, attention to detail, trustworthiness, accountability, teamwork, pride in work, and excellent customer service when interacting with residents, associates, and vendors.

The MIT learns community operations through a fast-tracked training approach, including financial and expense management, leasing and marketing, staff supervision and development, resident services, vendor coordination, and property maintenance. The Manager in Training curriculum must be completed within 12 months. The position is based at Trinity Place in Midland, Texas, and may require assignment to other Weidner properties or work outside normal scheduled hours as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in property management or a related field, or at least 7 years of management experience.
• Successfully complete the Manager in Training curriculum within 12 months.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong motivation to learn and contribute daily.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software programs.
• Working knowledge of English.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Ability to work outside normal scheduled hours as needed.
• Willingness and ability to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed.
• Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation at all times.
• Driver’s license, vehicle, and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired and match the country in which the associate will work.

Nice To Haves

• Yardi experience.
• Paycom experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn to consistently meet the community’s monthly income and expense budgets.
• 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 develop 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 promptly manage staff issues 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 activities for office associates and conduct tours as needed.
• Learn to manage and negotiate lease renewals promptly and promote resident retention.
• Learn to prepare and distribute deposit accountings accurately and on time.
• Learn to manage vendor relationships to secure the best pricing, quality, and service.
• Assist with processing prospective resident applications and conducting new-move-in orientations.
• Diligently 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, analytical, and reporting tasks for the community.
• Complete tasks safely and efficiently and follow company policies, procedures, values, and applicable Fair Housing and local, state/provincial, and federal laws.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance and a professional appearance in accordance with the company dress code or uniform.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with a team and independently as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible onsite employees.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential personal, financial, and legal support, with 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, tied to community performance.
• Vacation accrual, with no usage waiting period after accrual.
• Sick-time accrual, with accrued time eligible for use 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