Community Manager : 369603

Job Description

Job Description

JobsRUs.com is a service-oriented staffing / recruiting company dedicated to working closely with our clients. We are currently hiring for a Community Manager, Hyde Park, NY.

Salary range for this position is $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 depending on experience.

40 hours per week

Monday - Friday

8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM

The Community Manager is responsible for all phases of on-site property operation under the direction of the Regional Manager. The Community Manager is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the property’s assets to the company's standards.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1-3+ years prior site management or apartment management housing experience, preferably in affordable housing.

Compliance experience or knowledge (LIHTC, HUD-Sec. 8, RD, others) strongly preferred.

Minimum 1+ years of team supervision experience, including training and performance management skills.

Demonstrated prior customer service or sales experience is a plus.

Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for effective communications.

Yardi Voyager experience desired or other accounting or housing software programs a plus.

Demonstrated experience in solving resident, personnel, vendor, and financial problems.

Accounting experience with budgeting, accounts receivable & payables,and variance analysis strongly preferred.

Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are needed.

Flexibility to travel for training, meetings, and conferences as scheduled.

EDUCATION

Minimum High School degree / GED equivalent required.

Associates Degree in Business or some college desired; Bachelor’s degree a plus.

Certifications Preferred or willing to obtain :

Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)

Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)

LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit)

S.T.A.R. Training

Others pertinent to the affordable housing industry.

Job Duties :

Recruit, hire, train, and be responsible for work performance by all team members under his or her direction.

Be certain that all team members are properly certified as required.

Will handle coaching, mentoring, all staffing functions as part of the performance management tasks of team members in accordance with Company policy and under the direction of the Regional Manager and / or Vice President.

Perform written evaluations of employees and make recommendations for salary increases and / or advancement, as required.

Maintain accurate payroll records.

Maintain regular, predictable and timely attendance records of all team members daily.

Adhere to all Company personnel directives as per the manual of policies and procedures.

Market and approve / disapprove all applications for rental; prepare, process and sign all leases and related forms.

Work effectively with local housing authority, if applicable, to ensure timely leasing and recertifying of applicants / residents

Ensure complete implementation and compliance with Tax Credit / DHCR / Section 8, and any other pertinent housing program requirements and directives as appropriate.

Collect rents and handle delinquent accounts in a timely and efficient manner

Make bank deposits daily and / or as required

Maintain necessary records of all financial transactions of the property

Adhere to all appropriate Company accounting directives, including but not limited to :

Use of account numbers

Accounts payable system.

The rent roll

Other monthly reports.

Special accounting reports.

In conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor, obtain competitive bids for work / improvements scheduled, and process bid packages by Company procedures, as required

Handle all details of move-ins and move-outs, giving special attention to apartment inspection checklists.

Ensure that residents are provided with a clean, safe, and well-maintained community.

Assist in the development of the annual budget; work within the established budget and notify the Regional Manager and / or Vice President of any possible variations.

Work effectively with residents and resident organizations,

Report accidents and emergencies to the Corporate Office immediately and prepare the proper reports.

Ensure that all maintenance requests are handled on a timely basis, and that residents are notified if parts must be ordered or if there is any other type of delay.

Ensure that appropriate written records are kept of all maintenance work completed.

Continually inspect property and improvements, recording deficiencies and taking the necessary action, within budgetary allocations.

All apartment units are to be inspected by the Community Manager as per the schedule set forth and agreed upon with the Regional Manager.

All contractor work is to be inspected monthly for long-term contracts.

Adhere to all maintenance and purchasing directives as per the policy and procedure manual, including, but not limited to :

Property inspections.

Unit inspections.

Maintenance work orders.

Inventory control systems.

Landscaping and grounds.

Safety and safety meetings.

Special maintenance items.

Purchase requisitions and purchase order procedures.

OSHA requirements; EPA requirements.

Purchase of office supplies

Emergency on-call duties as required or assigned.

Physical attendance at the assigned work locations during scheduled hours is essential.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Collaborative, friendly to effectively handle issues as they arise.

Demonstrated excellent written / oral communication skills.

Ability to exercise good business professionalism and business judgment at all times.

Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills to meet required deadlines.

Resourceful; effective problem-solving skills.

Flexibility – able to prioritize projects and adapt work projects quickly when needed.

Able to work both independently and a team.

Positive outgoing attitude to assist residents, visitors, fellow employees, and community representatives

Excellent benefits that include ongoing training and development, 13 holidays, 15 days paid time off, 401K with company match, medical, HSA, dependent care Flex account, dental, vision, company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurances, and a wellness program.