Assistant Community Manager - NW Washington, DC at The UIP Companies, Inc. in Washington, DC

Job description

• UIP Property Management (UIPPM) seeks a motivated, people-centric, and knowledgeable Assistant Community Manager (ACM). Our ACMs are leaders in their community and called upon as the individuals responsible for community operations in the absence of the Community or Area Manager, serving as role models to the rest of their team. They are multitalented, personable individuals with sales expertise and a passion for building relationships. ACMs are seasoned property management professionals with demonstrated success in providing sales, customer service, and administration leadership to the team.
• In addition to traditional property management responsibilities, the ACM works in conjunction with the Community Manager/Area Manager to lease units, resolve tenant concerns, coordinate service requests, host community functions, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Community Manager/Area Manager in planning and managing daily operations of apartment property.
• Monitor and manage operational expenses within the allotted budget.
• Oversee tenant move-in, move-out, and evictions.
• Manage financial activities for rent collection, rent increase, late payment and check returns.
• Develop new leasing and marketing strategies to attract new tenants.
• Assist the Community Manager/Area Manager in interviewing, screening and hiring of new employee candidates.
• Assist the Community Manager/Area Manager in orientation, training and scheduling of all office personnel.
• Manage the inventory and ordering of all necessary administrative supplies and equipment for the department.
• Assist the Community Manager/Area Manager in any disciplinary or promotional recommendations with regard to all office personnel.
• Report, maintain, and submit all administrative forms, files and reports.
• Engage in contact with business and locator services, ensuring availability of promotional materials.
• Provide efficient and courteous response to all resident requests.
• Assist the Community Manager/Area Manager in designing and implementing a resident retention program, including newsletters, resident referral programs, and/or social activities.
• Ensure that all personnel in all departments operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Perform any other duties and/or projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• A valid DC Real Estate or Property Management license
• Four-year college degree, preferred; Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school
• Four years’ experience working in property management environment or two years’ experience working in property management with at least one property management professional designation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Prior sales experience in leasing, retail, or other related field(s)
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and proactive outreach to tenants, both current and prospective
• Proven ability to work with little direction, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to follow-through on commitments and creatively problem-solve
• Highly motivated investing extra energy to achieve goals and provide a great environment for team members and residents
• Proven team player with the ability to engage others toward a common goal
• Intermediate computer knowledge of MSOffice including Word, Excel, and Outlook; understanding of Yardi, preferred

Skills

Preferred

• Understanding of Yardi