Description
Summary:
The Floating Assistant Community Manager supports property management, ensuring revenue and profit targets are met while providing best-in-class customer service and resident retention.
Highlights:
1. Critical member of property management team
2. Ensures best-in-class customer service and resident retention
3. Mentors and leads leasing team
Job Summary
The Floating Assistant Community Manager is a critical member of Fairfields property management team, supporting multiple communities as needed to provide support for absences. This role ensures revenue and profit targets are met while maintaining best-in-class customer service and resident retention. Responsibilities include leasing, accounting, and mentoring team members.
This position will primarily float between two neighboring affordable communities in Plano, TX: Jada Legacy Central (385 Units) and Opal Legacy Central (310 Units) and may float to other communities within the Dallas, TX region as-needed.
Reports to: Area or Regional Manager
Key Responsibilities Include
(but are not limited to)
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Maintain all property accounting and reporting, including collecting and posting rent, financial and leasing reports, month end, pre-close, bank deposits, and ensuring a balanced rent roll.
Prepare monthly close-out and financial reports.
Process invoices for payment.
Collect rent, fees, and other payments.
Complete bank deposits, dispositions, and account reconciliations.
Use property management software such as Yardi to record, track, and report on all financial workings of the community.
Affordable Housing Compliance
Verify income and monitor rent limits for LIHTC and/or HUD programs.
Prepare for inspections and maintain housing authority relationships.
Customer Service & Sales
Use your leasing and sales experience to lease apartments.
Promote resident satisfaction and retention by regularly responding to complaints, questions, and requests in a timely manner.
Take all appropriate action to resolve and address service issues.
Teamwork & Leadership
Cheer, lead, and mentor our leasing team. They will look to your guidance and experience related to leasing, closing, marketing, apartment files, and resident retention.
Work closely with the Community Manager regarding all property operations.
Compliance & Policy Adherence
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
Follow all company policies and procedures related to leasing and accounting.
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid drivers license is required.
Experience
Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience required.
Minimum of one year of LIHTC experience required.
Experience in leadership and supervising a staff preferred.
Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software.
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong math and accounting skills.
Understanding of financial statements (budget, financial reports, accounting information, etc.).
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation preferred.
Knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
Knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 manual.
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation preferred if HUD property.
Customer service orientation.
Problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Time management and organizational skills.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to mentor and lead a team.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Sales and marketing acumen.
Data entry and accuracy.
Negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Key Success / Performance Indicators
Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting.
Achieve leasing and occupancy goals.
Ensure high resident satisfaction and retention rates.
Compliance with all fair housing and company policies.
Effective mentoring and support of leasing team.
Exempt Status
Non-exempt (hourly)
Physical Requirements
For an 8-hour day
Never = 0% | Occasional = 133% | Frequent = 3466% | Constant = 67100%
Travel Requirements: Occasional
Lift/Carry 12 lbs. or less: Occasional
Lift/Carry 1325 lbs.: Occasional
Lift/Carry 2640 lbs.: Never
Lift/Carry 41100 lbs.: Never
Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less: Occasional
Push/Pull 1325 lbs.: Occasional
Push/Pull 2640 lbs.: Never
Push/Pull 41100 lbs.: Never
Type/Keypunch: Frequent
Sit: Frequent
Stand/Walk: Frequent
Bend: Occasional
Squat/Kneel: Occasional
Twist/Turn: Occasional
Crawl: Never
Climb: Occasional
Reach Up: Occasional
Reach Out: Frequent
Use of Hands: Constant
Drive: Occasional
Estimated Rate of Pay:
$24.84 - $28.08
This position is non-exempt; the range above reflects hourly rates.