Assistant Manager

Position Overview

The Clarendon, a vibrant 335-unit affordable housing community serving residents through multiple housing programs, is seeking a dependable, service-focused professional to support daily operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing move-in applications and recertifications, collecting rent, reconciling resident ledgers, responding to inquiries, managing work orders and calls, preparing notices, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and care.

What We Offer

• Pay: $29.00–$30.45 per hour
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; 401(k) with employer match
• Time Off: Paid vacation and 15 paid company holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Greet prospects and qualify by covering all criteria (ask questions; utilize completed guest cards, etc.).
• Immediately record all telephone and in-person visits on appropriate reports.
• Files own guest cards and maintain according to established procedures.
• Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to client’s needs by communicating the features and benefits; close the sale.
• Have prospect complete application and secure deposit in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
• Update availability report, process applications for approvals. (i.e., credit check, rental history, etc.) Submit processed applications to the Property Manager for approval. Follow up with applicant regarding status.
• Ensure apartment is ready for resident to move-in on agreed date.
• Immediately follow-up on prospects that did not close and attempt to close sale again. If unable to help prospect, refer them to sister communities to meet prospect’s needs.
• Secure new resident’s signature(s) on appropriate paperwork prior to move-in. Orient new residents to community.
• Monitor renewals. Distribute and follow-up on renewal notices.
• Assist in monitoring advertising effectiveness.
• Distribute all company or community-issued notices.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all the times.
• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information.
• Understand the lease agreement and application.
• Accept rental payments and post rents to the computer.
• Comply with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Record monies collected and prepare bank deposit slips on an on-going basis.
• Ensure that all proper and legal documents are received, current, accurately verified and entered into the computer from new vendors, prior to payment being processed.
• Communicate with Property Managers regarding accuracy of invoices received; and invoices are coded correctly, according to company procedures.
• Ensure that all invoices received are approved, entered and paid within a timely manner.
• Access computerized financial information to resolve vendor and payment disputes.
• Check figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
• Operate 10-key calculators, copy and facsimile machines to perform calculations, produce and distribute documents.
• Prepare statement of accounting notices for past residents.
• Provide accounting support to Property Managers.
• Assist in lease transactions by typing leases, gathering applicant’s history and credit approvals.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with all applicable Affordable Housing programs.
• Assume Property Manager’s duties/authority in absence of immediate supervisor in accordance with company and community guidelines.
• Provide general clerical assistance to community office
• Receive all telephone calls and in-person visits. Listen to resident requests, concerns and comments.
• Quickly complete maintenance Service Request and inform the maintenance team. Answer questions for residents about community, repairs, rent, rules, etc. Follow up on a timely basis if unable to respond to residents on all matters.
• Ensure all maintenance repairs are handled satisfactorily by contacting residents with completed Service Requests on a weekly basis, updating status in Yardi.
• Maintain open communication with Property Manager and Maintenance Technician.
• Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the community on continuing basis.
• Assist in planning resident functions. Attend functions and participate as host for any functions as directed by the Property Manager.
• Enforce policies of the community.
• Advise residents of referral concessions (if permitted).
• Assist in placing, removing/updating banners, balloons, bandit signs, flags, etc.
• Distribute newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, etc.
• Assist in conducting market surveys and shop competitive communities.
• Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state and federal safety rules.
• Daily review of all emails and respond as necessary within 24 hours.
• Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.

Abilities

• Must possess a positive attitude and the ability to smile under all circumstances.
• Participate in training in order to comply with new or existing laws.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong command of the English language, including proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
• Thorough understanding of the English language and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Neat, clean, professional at all times throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community.
• Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the employee handbook.
• Demonstrate ability to diffuse and respond to customer concerns to avoid escalation of the problem.