Entry Service and Administration

AvalonBay Communities • Virginia Beach, VA

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Service & Administration Associate is responsible for handling administrative functions for multiple properties across the AvalonBay portfolio. Associates must take ownership to personally address and resolve customer concerns in a timely and professional manner. Associates are responsible for providing exceptional customer service to residents by phone and various other digital forms of communication, such as email and SmartRent. Service associates are required to be trained in all administrative functions such as processing applications for leases, verifying renters’ insurance, handling access needs for keyless entry buildings, electronic delivery of legal notices, among others throughout the resident life cycle.

Requirements

• Possesses customer service knowledge and ability to deliver exceptional customer experience, internally and externally.
• Utilizes written and verbal communication via email and/or phone to address resident concerns/needs during resident lifecycle.
• Listens and quickly develops rapport with residents/customers as demonstrated through past work experience.
• Successfully solves resident problems and concerns with minimal managerial oversight/assistance as demonstrated by past work experience.
• Reads and writes English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communications.
• Possesses basic arithmetic skills (measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to perform basic calculations and analyzes such as estimating, determining averages and percentages, proration and calculating totals as outlined under the Business Math Policy (8-01) in the AvalonBay Procedures Manual.
• Performs basic Microsoft Office applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data entry and presentations.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including required weekend availability.
• Hardwired desktop to internet router, Wi-Fi is prohibited.
• Minimum internet speed of 25 Mbps down and up.
• Dedicated workspace for desktops and minimum of two monitors set up at associate’s cost, unless otherwise required by law.
• Dedicated workspace that is secure, safe, quiet, and ergonomically sound.
• Associates are responsible for maintaining adequate business tools to perform job.
• Job may not be performed or moved to another dedicated workspace without manager and HR approval.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year experience in a call center, shared services center, or fast paced operations environment preferred.
• At least one year experience in customer service or onsite resident service interaction.

Responsibilities

• Administer all duties related to administrative tasks amongst Community Support.
• Transcribing, assigning, completing SmartRent tasks
• Processing applications for new lease, roommate/guarantor add ons
• Processing move-ins, move-outs and notice to vacate forms
• Handle inbound and outbound calls and provide exceptional customer service
• Handle noise related complaints from residents via phone, email and SmartRent.
• Manage shared inboxes amongst multiple properties with timely responses to resident’s needs
• Effectively utilize Salesforce to enter all interactions with residents
• Partner with maintenance teams to process move outs and evictions
• Process and verify renters’ insurance for expired or expiring policies managed properties
• Assist with transfers, affordable housing inquiries and corporate housing inquiries
• Coordinate service requests with appropriate community staff, partnering with maintenance and management to ensure follow-through
• Follow up with customers in all instances in a timely and professional manner
• Timely and accurate completion of assigned touring related tasks and emails
• Maintain all documentation in accordance with AvalonBay policy and procedure
• Collaborate in both in-person and virtual team environments
• All other tasks as assigned by management

Benefits

• health, dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• paid vacation and holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• an employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

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