Resident Services Manager

Company: Caliber Living
Position: Resident Services Manager
Location: Milledgeville Ga
Community: Revelry Flats
Job Status: Full-time
Job Type: Non-exempt / Hourly
Compensation: $20-22 per hour
Reports to: Community Manager
Amount of Travel Required: 10-15%

POSITION SUMMARY

The Resident Services Manager is responsible to lease apartments retain residents market the property and handle administrative and financial responsibilities for the property. The RSM will also work in conjunction with the Director of Hospitality to create customer service initiatives to provide quality service expectations for the customer. This position is responsible for overseeing the property in the absence of the Community Manager and is designed to prepare individuals for a position as a Community Manager. A Resident Services Manager will be asked to assume greater responsibilities upon absorbing and applying knowledge of all aspects of property management as well as displaying maturity and good judgment. The Resident Services Manager serves as the individual responsible for the property in the absence of the Community Director and serves as a role model to peers.

UNIVERSAL COMPETENCIES

SERVICE

Initiative: Maintains a proactive and positive mindset; is goal oriented and knows how to get results.

Customer and Quality Focus: Consistently working for his/her customers and the company; cares about the quality of work and service provided.

Service Safety: Conducts day to day activities in such a way that safety for self and others is valued and observed; provides a safe atmosphere for customers and business partners.

INTEGRITY

Professionalism: Demonstrates ethical behavior and honesty at all times.

Level of Dependability: Maintains punctuality and acceptable attendance record; accepts responsibility for his/her own actions; willingness to adapt to changes in the organization.

Adherence to All Company Policies and Procedure: Has knowledge of the established policies and procedures and abides by them. Asks the proper party if they dont know.

TEAMWORK

Cooperation: Works well with other associates/departments and collaborates effectively in team situations to improve overall performance.

Cohesion: Demonstrates concern for and about the customers and works to effectively partner with others to achieve success.

RESPECT

Adaptable: Creates an atmosphere that supports the open expression of ideas; is open and approachable.

Communication: Effectively communicates thoughts and concepts in a courteous manner to the positions direct supervisor; provides helpful feedback when applicable; shows interest and is attentive to the suggestions of others.

Courtesy: Maintains a personal and professional demeanor that exercises proper behavioral etiquette and looks to encourage and serve both customers and co-associates.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Innovative: Demonstrates efficiency and creativity; looks for better faster and more efficient ways of doing things; handles challenges/obstacles with a positive outlook.

Performance: Exhibits a well-organized and timely approach to achieve desired results; aligns resources to meet the needs of the department; and takes corrective action when necessary.

Fiscal Safety: Concerned for the financial well-being of the company by compliance to safety procedure; awareness of liability concerns.

FUN

Passion: Enjoys the work that they do and demonstrates a pleasant demeanor on the job and shows desire for success.

Entrepreneurial Spirit: Exhibits behavior that is consistent with the Vision Mission and Values of the Company; makes working environment enjoyable for self and others.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Perform all tasks related to renting apartment homes including:

Generating traffic

Responding to telephone and internet inquiries

Greeting prospective residents

Touring prospective residents throughout the property

Qualifying prospects

Closing the sale by obtaining a rental application and a deposit

Visually inspect entire property (office models compactor vacants and amenity areas) daily for cleanliness.

Process rental applications obtain required documents schedule move-ins and prepare all lease file documents.

Maintain lease files per policy and procedure.

Accurately record traffic from all sources daily.

Convert minimum of 30% total traffic to leases.

Processes resident move-outs by reviewing lease terms and notice requirements applying appropriate deposit and lease cancellation fees if applicable and processing the disposition in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements.

Follows the Companys procedures related to evictions by following proper notice requirements evicting residents and representing the property as required in court hearings and eviction proceedings.

Ensure success of marketing efforts by tracking traffic reviewing ads and developing potential marketing leads.

Pick trash up operate trash compactor when necessary and if called for carry cleaning supplies and/or vacuum up or down stairs to apartment homes and clean apartment to bring it up to resident ready standards.

Communicate clearly to residents both verbally and in writing using proper grammar and spelling.

Coordinate set up attend and clean up after resident functions (food tables display areas etc.).

Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by responding to complaints questions and requests in a timely manner and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues.

Reviews monthly financial reports and supporting data with Community Director.

Calculate daily rent pro-rata charges late fees and percentages (multiplication division addition and subtraction skills necessary).

Helps train and develop leasing staff and acts as a liaison between all departments and the Property Manager. Acts as Property Manager in the Property Managers absence.

Conducts assigned analysis and property reports. Looks for trends and makes recommendations for improvement.

Assists in managing the client/owner relationship by meeting with owners conducting property tours providing updates and information about the property performance and responding to owner requests as needed.

Implementing and maintaining Hospitality Initiatives as requested.

Additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School degree required college preferred.

Experience

Four years prior experience in property management or in a related industry.

Other Requirements

Basic understanding of Landlord/Tenant laws and application familiarity with GAA Lease and Addendums Fair Housing/ADA regulations and application OSHA & EPA requirements for property management industry.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

Computer software experience to include MS Word MS Excel Google Suite and Entrata. Basic typing skills and knowledge of computers. Use of the companys payroll system is required. Prior HRIS experience a plus.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid drivers license and current automobile insurance is required. Position requires individuals to furnish their own reliable transportation. CPM ARM designation preferred. Ability to earn future designations as required by Industry standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices meeting and training rooms and residences or commercial vehicles. The work area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated. On occasion the incumbent may be exposed to dirty and/or hazardous conditions when inspecting vacated units.