Assistant Manager

Guardian has an opportunity for a Full-Time Assistant Manager to join our committed team at Wyndhaven!
Wyndhaven is an affordable (LIHTC) apartment community with 296 units located in Hillsboro, OR.

The Assistant Manager will help the Community Manager with day-to-day operation of the properties, administration of resident paperwork, completion of property accounting, reports, and work orders. This individual will support the Community Manager in enforcing Guardian Management policies and procedures, and to adhere to Fair Housing and Landlord Tenant Laws at all times. This position is responsible for coordinating with other property staff and vendors to provide outstanding customer service to the residents, maintain excellent curb appeal, provide well-timed and proactive property maintenance, safeguard the good financial health and stability of the properties, confirm timely compliance with all government and property program requirements, and complete all required paperwork and reports on time.

For this position, we need a dynamic self-starter who enjoys working with others and excels in a fast-paced office environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, professional and communicative.

Schedule: 40 hours / week; Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays

Compensation: $25.00 - $26.00 Depending on Experience / hr + bonus eligibility!

Benefits: Medical/Vision/Prescription Insurance, Dental Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care FSA, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employer-matched 401-K, 10 days of Vacation Time per year, 1 hour of Sick Time for every 30 hours worked, 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday, Employee Assistance Program.

Guardian provides a culture in which employees are encouraged to learn new skills and develop their existing strengths. Upward mobility is a reality here! We provide ample training and opportunity for anyone who desires to take their property management career to the next level! Interested in growing along with one of the leading property management companies in the Northwest? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!


Qualification Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one year of experience in multifamily property management
• Affordable property management experience, strongly preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Possess strong technology, internet and general computer use skills and willingness to learn new programs as needed.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner; both verbally and in writing.
• Able to complete company training requirements for this position within pre-determined deadlines and attend other training sessions as required.
• Preferred: Own or have access to a reliable and properly insured vehicle for use in business transportation needs and possess/maintain a valid driver's license.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Represent Guardian in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Support Community Manager's efforts to assure that the company's efforts fully meet and exceed property management obligations.
• Work in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws (Fair Housing, Landlord Tenant Laws, OSHA, etc).
• Coordinate collection and documentation of all revenues following lease obligations of tenants and Guardian's policies on accounts receivable.
• Ensure that your work is in compliance with the affordable program requirements applicable to the property.
• Complete resident income certifications and recertifications in a timely and accurate manner in order to maintain compliance with program funding and regulatory agency requirements.
• Complete move-in/move-out paperwork with residents.
• Collect delinquent accounts according to legal guidelines and communicate with accounting department to ensure accuracy of rent roll and accounts receivable.
• Under the direction of the Community Manager, coordinate and administer the day-to-day leasing activities such as touring potential residents, completing guest cards, maintaining and updating the property's wait list, following-up with applicants, reviewing tenant billings, analyzing lease clauses, preparing vacancy reports, and updating property traffic information in reports and property management databases.
• Identify leasing prospects and occasionally respond to routine leasing inquiries.
• Purchase goods/services/supplies as directed by the Community Manager and input invoices for into the property management system (Yardi Voyager).
• Work with Community Manager and Maintenance Staff to coordinate requests for repairs and maintenance, regularly inspect property and vacant apartments and coordinate the work and schedules of property vendors.
• Follow confidentiality guidelines for all resident, property, owner, and Guardian information at all times.
• Accurately record time worked, adhere to time keeping guidelines including approving site staff time records on a daily basis.Liaison with corporate departments to provide a team approach to the management of the property.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships between departments and with coworkers.
• Constantly strive for improvements in work process and results to better meet resident needs, ownership goals and objectives, and company standards and expectations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Community Manager or Portfolio Manager.

Guardian - Company Description

Guardian is a developer, owner, and operator of multifamily properties, providing innovative real estate solutions dedicated to community and housing for all. Based in the Pacific Northwest, our customer-focused team is committed to supporting and lifting the communities we serve. Since 2002, Guardian has developed or acquired 14,600 multifamily units and 350,000 square feet of commercial space. With more than 500 team members, our management portfolio consists of 149 communities across five states.

The Guardian Experience - Our People

Property Management is our strength. People have always been our passion. We are proud to have been recognized through employee surveys as a Top Workplace employer in 2022 and 2023. Our team is, and has always been, actively engaged in superior real estate management and enhancing the communities in which we live and work. The company is also an active contributor to a variety of housing and education causes, and in 2023, Guardian was named the Top Philanthropic organization for medium-size companies in its headquarters region. In this economy, companies come and go. As a third-generation, family owned firm, Guardian's growth and stability has evolved the company into a leading Pacific Northwest real estate management and investment firm.


Guardian Offers


In addition to competitive salaries, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Holidays, we offer a culture in which individuals work and participate in collaborative team environments and are encouraged to continue to grow both professionally and personally.


AAP/EEO Statement


This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


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