Vice President of Community & Lifestyle

Description

Job Overview: The Vice President of Community & Lifestyle is a believer and active supporter of FirstService Residential's philosophies and culture to staff, client, and community. As a result of job performance to be responsible for client retention, employee retention, and the advancement of FirstService Residential and FirstService Residential's client services in terms of its image, visibility, reputation, diversification, professionalism, and technology. To guide the overall community management division of FirstService Residential for current productivity as well as future opportunities. To be aware of and share with key associates an awareness of external factors, internal factors, best business practices, optimum use of resources and forethought for the future; while also listening to associates to capture and incorporate their best thinking on pertinent aspects of guiding the business. Salary Range: $130K-$140K plus bonus FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future Your Responsibilities:

• Participate on the Community Management Council.
• Assists other management team members in the recruiting, hiring, and separation of personnel.
• In conjunction with direct reports, including General Managers, Regional Directors as applicable, and the Executive Vice President of Community Management, strategize account assignments within area of responsibility and accepts responsibility for same through adherence to implementation schedule and management support of the transition.
• Manages budget and approves expenditures for area of responsibility. Provides year-end input to corporate budget and in particular, to those line items within area of responsibility.

• Reviews and approves payroll for area of responsibility and timely submits to payroll department for processing.

• As community and industry involvement are important to FirstService Residential's business philosophy, participates in at least one outside committee (i.e.: CAI, CACM, BIA, HBC, Chamber, Rotary, United Way, etc.).
• Commits to attending all designated company meetings and events as well as supervisor meetings, area of responsibility team meetings, and others that may be promulgated from time to time.
• Works collectively with Executive Vice President and colleagues on strategies to effect and implement new company procedures, policy changes, etc.

• Follows quality system procedures.
• Lead responsibility to coordinate best practices, innovation, creative thinking and implementation of business practices in the management of dual governance model corporations throughout the company.
• Participation in Business Development activities including attendance at local trade shows, CAI events, opportunities with vendors that allow for networking and solicitation of new business.
• Driving sales efforts to gain new business including supporting and/or delivering sales presentations to potential clients.
• Interaction with Marketing for specific regional marketing plans to enhance company brand and drive sales opportunities.
• Drive the performance targets for sales goals for each region.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be literate and articulate in written form in order to prepare correspondence.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to handle pressure and deadlines related to the job.
• Must work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier, and; respecting the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.
• Demonstrates awareness of variables which could affect contract stability. Is a leader in developing a proactive strategy to alleviate loss of contract or Company reputation.
• Demonstrates awareness of variables which could affect employee retention and/or morale. Is a leader in developing a strategy to alleviate loss of employee and presenting the strategy to the Executive Vice President.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exhibits excellent and proven oral presentation and written communication skills.

• Keeps pulse on overall operations and mood of FirstService Residential and FirstService Residential clients. Aware of the balance of emphasis necessary between client, employee and company; thus allowing balanced decisions as well as personal availability to intervene and participate as beneficial in client and/or employee issues.
• Recognizes strengths and weaknesses of key staff members and adjusts job descriptions, positions, and training accordingly in order to maximize the return on human potential to benefit both employee retention as well as company performance
• Successful supervisory experience as documented in personnel file.

• Proven leadership skills as documented in personnel file.

• Excellent attendance and punctuality to the office as well as any/all company meetings, client meetings and other activities.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and deadlines as documented in personnel file.

• Demonstrates ability to train and educate staff.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in English.
• Excellent general math skills.
• Ability to think and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Use of good judgment, critical thinking skills and business “savvy”

Education & Experience:

• College degree preferred or equivalent experience in management.
• Has a minimum of 15 years of successful homeowner association property management experience and at least ten of those years include supervision of staff.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
• Exhibit professionalism, professional attire and demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced ability for up to 4 hours in length.
• Must be mobile enough to walk the facilities, including up and down stairs and exterior grounds and navigate uneven surfaces.

• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with clients, guests, co-workers and supervisors.
• Hours over and above normal office hours will be required, based on business needs.
• Consistent and regular attendance required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• General Managers
• District Managers
• Regional Managers
• Community Managers
• Senior Community Managers
• Executive Assistant
• Other Positions as deemed appropriate.
  
  

Tools & Equipment Used:

• Certified Community Association Manager or CMCA preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and State Mandated Vehicle Insurance
  
  

What We Offer:

• 10 company paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA
• Company-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan
• Supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Identity theft, legal services
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match 

About Us: FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada. Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development. Disclaimer The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time. FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. #LI-JV1

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