Assistant Property Manager

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Property Manager plays an important role in the on-site operation of a property. Aside from performing the job responsibilities listed below, he or she must be capable of assuming the responsibilities of the Property Manager in his or her absence. This means having a working knowledge of the job responsibilities of the Property Manager and the capacity to carry them out. The Assistant Manager supports the Property Manager in all aspects of daily operations. This includes leasing apartments, posting rents, collection of delinquent rents, processing applications, helping with reports and processing invoices for payment. Promoting good resident relations is a prime responsibility of each AGPM employee. We offer first-class service to each and every resident. In fulfilling the job responsibilities of Assistant Manager, always keep in mind that we are here to meet the needs of our residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Maintain awareness of local market conditions and trends.

Administrative

• Contribute ideas to property manager for marketing community and improving resident satisfaction.
• Must be knowledgeable of all phases of leasing and resident retention.
• Rental of units (showings) and inspect all units prior to showing.
• Be familiar with vacant units. Are they clean? Market-ready?
• Greets prospective clients, shows community.
• Qualify prospective residents. Take applications and deposits, move in and train new residents
• Maintain waiting list and approve/reject applications.
• Prepare forms associated with lease applications. Verify information on lease applications.
• Final check of rented units. Verify utilities in new resident's name.
• Responsible for keeping daily records on lease renewals and terminations.
• Maintains positives customer relations attitude.

Resident Relations

• Physically inspects community when on grounds, picks up litter and reports any service needs to maintenance staff.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Persuasive - Ability to influence others to change position or to adopt a specific point of view.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Communication:  Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

Experience: Two to four years related experience in residential property management.  Also need to have at least three years of tax credit experience (LIHTC).

Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance as personal car will be used to inspect apartment community and surrounding neighborhood, make trips to the bank and visit corporate office.