Lease-Up and/or Student Housing Community Manager
The Lease-Up Community Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a brand new apartment community under the supervision of the Regional Supervisor. As a Community Manager, you will manage all phases of the operations, including personnel, leasing, maintenance, financial, administration & risk management. As an on-site leader, you will supervise all aspects of the property and staff to ensure compliance with Asset’s policies and procedures, safety and fair housing guidelines, and liability concerns.
For individuals hired to work in Colorado, Asset Living is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and includes the range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; etc. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role would be near the top end of the compensation range, but that decision will be dependent on the facts associated with each specific individual’s relevant experience for the role. A reasonable estimate of the range is $45,000 - $100,000.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Personnel Management
- Use consistent techniques & company directives to screen, hire, train, coach, and develop on-site staff
- Ensure effectiveness of staff through ongoing training, coaching, counseling, and guidance in compliance with Asset training benchmarks
- Complete weekly/daily office & maintenance staff schedules and assignments
- Deal effectively and consistently with performance problems; document adequately, communicate with direct supervisor and HR and terminate appropriately when necessary
- Promote harmony and quality job performance of staff through support and effective leadership
- Ensure staff compliance and consistency with Company policies and procedures
Financial Management
- Achieve the highest possible net operating income through the implementation of effective cost control and revenue & leasing improvement; identify trends and recommend strategies and adjustments
- Develop yearly operating budgets/forecasts
- Monitor the timely receipt and reconciliation of deposits, rent collections, and charges to ensure submitted on a timely basis
- Monitor the timely receipt, reconciliation, and coding of all vendor invoices
- Ensure property closeout is completed on time and ownership financial reports are accurate
Strategic Leasing Management
- High focus on leasing and marketing to achieve stabilization of the property by goal dates
- Develop yearly marketing plan and utilize marketing strategies & systems
- Ensure staff leasing techniques are effective in obtaining closure, follow up procedures met, signing/documentation of leases, and reporting systems are accurate and up to date
- Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction
- Develop and implement resident retention programs (i.e., resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter, etc.)
- Effectively show, lease, and move in prospective residents
Administrative & Maintenance Management
- Ensure all administrative & leasing reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted on a timely basis
- Will head emergency team for the property; ensures proper response and handling of all property emergencies with staff, residents, buildings, etc. within company guidelines to minimize liability
- Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness of maintenance staff
- Maintain property appearance and ensure repairs are noted and completed on a timely basis (this requires regular property inspections and tours)
- Plan for and utilize property resources, equipment, and supplies economically (i.e., obtaining bids/pricing from vendors, suppliers, and contractors, dealing with inadequate service, etc.)
- Give direction to and monitor maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities to ensure quality and expediency (i.e., “walk” units to ensure make-ready and work orders are completed)
This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Community Manager: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Denver, CO 80202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person