Now Hiring - Community Manager - Standard On Main in Akron, Ohio in Akron, OH

Job Type
Full-time
Description

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Regional Property Manager, the Community Manager’s primary responsibility is for the management of a conventional housing apartment community. This person is focused on the financial performance of each community, ensuring that it is properly staffed and managed to provide an optimal return to the investors. This person also has specific training and experience to oversee multiple managers and provide guidance on operating and financial issues to those managers.

Reports To

Regional Property Manager

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Meeting budgeted income, expense and leasing goals for the portfolio
• Evaluating market conditions to determine unit prices in accordance with the market and budgeted goals
• Providing management guidance on leasing/marketing, the renewal program and the move-out/move-in process
• Stays informed about current market and competitor conditions that may impact the community’s occupancy and sales results, develops and implements short- and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy, and implements creative strategies around pricing, concessions, leasing incentives, and advertising to boost traffic and leases.
• Reviewing the financial operations of each community on at least a monthly basis
• Pre-approving all capital projects and major contracts before seeking Regional Property Manager final approval
• Hiring, training and supervising staff
• Conducting ongoing meetings with staff to keep them apprised of current issues
• Overseeing the annual budget process for each community
• Evaluating the staff of each community in regard to leasing guidelines
• Ensuring that all staff members provide the highest level of service to residents

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University with Master’s degree preferred. Four to six years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office products; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Proficient in interpreting financial results and business indicators to identify and analyze trends
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to elicit cooperation and support from others and to interact tactfully and effectively with co-workers, residents, supervisors and other staff members
• Demonstrates well-developed communication skills necessary to communicate both orally and written i a clear manner when presenting information and instruction
• High degree of professionalism and demeanor resulting from previous property management experience
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
• Able to lead, manage and train others
• Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure
• Firm, fair and consistent
• Effective time management skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to follow directions from a supervisor
• Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
• Able to accept constructive criticism
• Able to work weekends when needed
• Able to work overtime as job requires

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office, sedentary setting or outdoor environment; Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Possible to work long hours and odd schedules (weekends) in order to fulfill job duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Akron, OH 44308: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Property management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location