What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Manager position at Wallick Communities?
Job Title: Community Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled Community Manager to lead our apartment communities in Mechanicsburg, OH and Urbana, OH. Wallick Communities is a leading developer, builder, manager, and overseer of affordable multi-family housing and assisted-living communities across the Midwest.
About Us:
- Serving our communities for 55 years
- Home to over 24,000 residents
- Present in 9 states with growth plans
- Employing over 1,000 associates
- 92% associate engagement score
Mission and Values:
Our mission is to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope. Our core values are Care, Character, and Collaboration.
Working at Wallick:
We believe in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We invest in each group's equity, benefiting all groups together. Join us to create an inclusive workforce experience.
Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Pay on demand
- Up to 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Gift of Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- 401(k) with a 3.5% company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance
The Job:
In accordance with our Mission and Values, the Property Manager will lead daily operations in section 8, tax credit, and market-rate units. The leader will foster an engaging team environment prioritizing resident needs for a comfortable and safe community.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of leasing agents and maintenance professionals for excellent resident experience
- Maintain occupancy levels above 98%
- Complete move-out paperwork according to regulations
- Perform unit inspections in a timely manner
- Review rental applications for approval
- Collect all monies due to the community
- Audit resident files and ensure accuracy
- Assist Regional Manager with audit findings
- Maintain positive relationships with owners and residents
- Process community invoices and staff payroll
- Timely completion of reports
- Maintain community standards
About You:
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1 year property management experience, preferably HUD/Section 8; or 3 years general management experience with exceptional leadership skills
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams; Yardi experience a plus
- Analytical with strong financial acumen
- Engaged, strong communicator, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
- Valid driver's license
- COS, LIHTC, HCCP, AHM certifications a plus
Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
