Community Manager- Evansville, IN

Vicinia Property Management is looking to hire a Community Manager.

The Community Manager is responsible for all operations of the apartment community with the primary objectives of increasing the net operating income of the community, maintaining the physical asset, providing for a quality living environment for residents and establishing a positive, productive working relationship with the community staff. This position is utilized as a floater position to be assigned to a variety of communities as needed. The Community Manager performs these duties personally. The Community Manager is under limited supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job supervises 1 (one) or more team members.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license is required
• Reliable transportation with active auto insurance is required.
• A minimum of one year residential property management experience including supervisory responsibilities is required. 2 or more years is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills necessary.
• Prefer sales/multi-family leasing experience and/or hospitality industry and/or product sales.
• Marketing and budgeting experience preferred.
• Computer literacy, including experience with computerized property management and / or accounting software desired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• A flexible work week schedule is required.
• Provides information about the apartments and the community to the prospective resident and schedules visits to the community. Responsible for leasing apartments at established rental rates as determined by the VP of Operations and noted on the rental price advice.
• Accurately and efficiently prepares and assists with all leasing paperwork (i.e. applications, lease agreements, addenda, employment checks, credit checks and leasing move-in packets.)
• Collects security deposits, rent and all other funds associated with resident moves. Safeguards monies received consistent with Company policy.

• Monitors the effectiveness of overall marketing efforts and offers input and suggestions to the VP of Operations in regard to promotions, advertisements, etc. Maintains an ad book and demographics. Completes follow-up thank you notes and call backs with prospects after initial visit in a timely fashion (24 hours).
• Strives to continuously meet or exceed resident satisfaction benchmarks.

• Maintains an accurate and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the community, particularly in areas such as rent and pricing information, market comps, vacancies, apartment availability, lease expirations, square footage, etc.
• Inspects marketing path and all vacant apartments on a regular basis to ensure they are ready to show to prospective residents.
• Ensures all vacant apartments are market-ready, including painting, carpet cleaning, general repairs, etc., within 7 days of becoming vacant.

• Trains, evaluates, and supervises all on-site employees under the direction of the VP of Operations. Coaches and counsels' on-site employees and conduct annual performance reviews. Handles disciplinary action including terminations with VP approval.
• Conducts community staff meetings on a regular basis. Attends management meetings when scheduled.
• Develops an integral team that effectively sells the quality and professionalism of the Vicinia Property Management Properties, including courteous attitude when dealing with residents, subordinates, co-workers, vendors and the general public.
• Responsible for coaching community staff on common on-site tools.
• Completes competitive surveys on a regular basis. Analyzes and monitors the community market conditions in order to anticipate market changes or trends that could affect the profitability of the community.
• Oversees, develops and participates in various leasing training programs to ensure their success.
• Executes/serves notices and demands in accordance with Company policy upon residents delinquent in their rent or who have breached other terms of their lease.
• Monitors closing ratios for self and leasing associates (where applicable) to ensure requirements are met. Recommends additional training for self and/or leasing associates if necessary.
• Reviews all lease renewals and initiates rent/fee changes according to the operating budget, rental price advice, market conditions and/or as directed by Vice President of Operations. Manager.

Compensation:

Vicinia Property Management’s vision is to provide homes and be the employer of choice in the communities we serve. We are poised for significant growth, while creating a culture of compassion for all.

If you are seeking a path of excellence, apply today!