Assistant Community Manager at Parkside at Butler

Assistant Community Manager

Location:  Parkside at Butler - Greenville, SC

Summary 

Responsible for the efficient operation of the assigned community under the direction of the Community Manager. On a daily basis, the Assistant Community Manager performs the tasks associated with the operation of the property including managing the sales function, pricing, collections, administration, resident services, and maintenance. The ACM is also responsible for ensuring the successful leasing of apartments by adhering to community policies and procedures during the application process (e.g., qualifying potential residents, verifying applications etc.). Reports to: Community Manager. Supervises: Onsite staff of assigned properties in absence of Community Manager.  Regional Manager will oversee hiring, staffing, wage reporting, marketing, accounts receivable, collections and leasing.  Must be flexible and able to work varied schedule, including weekends and some holidays as required.

 I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fiscal accountability for properties performance

• Assist with monitoring the property budgets, keeps expenses in line with the budget
• Assists with completing utility analysis annually
• Assists with all applicable deposits, rents, other fees and ancillary revenues are collected and deposited
• Reviews Accounts Receivables reports weekly and sends late notices accordingly
• Reviews, codes, and submits bills to be paid to the Accounts Payable Department through PayScan
• Assists with monitoring of budget control reports on a monthly basis. Account for monthly budget variances and implement new strategies when required. Suggest budget adjustments related to objectives and goals.
• Purchases necessary equipment and supplies for the community at the direction of Community Manager.  Expenses over $500 must be pre-approved by RPM

 Development, implementation and monitoring of assets

• Inspects the community daily to determine the quality of the physical property to assess and identify needs.
• Monitors occupancy to ensure property maintains 100% occupancy at all times.  Must keep waiting list active, first two applicants should be current and ready for move in should notice be given.  Responsible for implementing, designing and maintaining a resident retention program, i.e., newsletter, resident referral  program or social activities
• Assists with developing and monitoring an active renewal program for nonsubsidized units.
• Ensure maintenance of the property is being performed and documented.
• Obtains three bids for capital items and makes recommendations to Community Manager.
• Inspects maintenance repairs and available units for readiness.
• Inspects recently vacated units to assess needed repairs, replacements and resident charges.
• Monitors, inspects, and assesses the community landscape and physical condition to identify, control or eliminate potential safety concerns and to ensure quality aesthetics of exterior parts of community.
• Assists with performing monthly inspections for 811 Property types or quarterly for 202 and family property types.
• Assists with generating various reports, ie. month end close out, company required reports, HUD information, etc.

Personnel Management

• Assist Community Manager in recruiting, interviewing, and training all community staff positions.
• Promote staff harmony through support, effective leadership and positive example
• Assists Community Manager to ensure all on-site administrative functions pertaining to personnel are timely (i.e., performance evaluations, transfers, promotions, time sheets, bonuses, etc.).
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and industry regulations (i.e., HUD, IRS, HOME, HTF, RD, Fair Housing, OSHA, Safety, etc.).
• Assures that associates follow policies and safety rules; complies with NHE policies for reporting incidents
• Interacts closely with maintenance staff to manage property maintenance programs including promptly and courteously responses to resident requests for maintenance and that the work meet or exceeds NHE standards.

 External and internal client/customer relations

• Handle a