Senior Community Manager

Conifer Realty LLC • Hempstead, NY

291d • $67,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Conifer Realty is seeking a professional, self-motivated Senior Community Manager, who would be responsible for leading and managing the site teams at our apartment communities, 159 Main is located in Hempstead, NY -228 apartments. You will ensure work orders are completed on time, apartment turnover is effectively and efficiently handled for new residents, and leasing is meeting expected occupancy goals, while managing employee training and performance management matters throughout the day. These responsibilities provide the apartment community with operations that are safe and secure for the on-site residents, visitors, contractors, and fellow employees. You will report directly to the Regional Manager, as well as work with Conifer's key partners in Compliance, Property Management, Property Finance, Human Resources, and outside housing authority representatives to ensure all required aspects of operating a stable, fiscal operation are covered and meeting all requirements. This is a great opportunity for someone who has property management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment! Background check and drug screen conducted.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ prior experience in apartment management of affordable housing communities.
• 1+ years’ prior experience with new leased up properties.
• 1+ years prior team supervision experience including training, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for effective written communications.
• Outstanding customer service, organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Yardi Voyager experience or knowledge of housing industry compliance software program(s) preferred.
• Strong math aptitude/accounting knowledge with good understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and budgeting.
• Some college preferred with COS, TCS certifications helpful, or other fair housing certification(s) or willing to obtain.
• High School diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license; flexibility for occasional travel to regional meetings, trainings, conference, as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred with COS, TCS certifications helpful, or other fair housing certification(s) or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete implementation and compliance with all housing program requirements and directives as appropriate.
• Market and approve/disapprove all applications for rental; prepare, process, and sign all leases and related forms.
• Actively manage the occupancy of the property, ensuring all waitlists are maintained, applications are pre-processed according to vacancy trends and vacant units are turned and leased timely.
• Effectively manage, recruit, hire, and train team members and be responsible for work performance to include, but not limited to, coaching, mentoring, and regular performance.
• Handle all details of move-ins and move-outs, giving special attention to apartment inspection checklists.
• Ensure all maintenance requests are handled on a timely basis while effectively communicating to the residents and that written records are kept of all maintenance work completed.
• Assist in development of annual budget and work within the approved budget.
• Collect rents and handle delinquent accounts in a timely, and efficient manner.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with semi-annual bonus potential!
• 15 Paid Time Off days, PLUS 13 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Elective benefits included: Medical + HSA with Company contribution, Dental, & Vision
• Company paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Insurances
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities as Conifer grows & expands their footprint.
• Extraordinarily positive culture & environment
• Robust employee referral payment program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED