Sun Communities is hiring: Senior Community Manager in Flint

Senior Community Manager

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Job Summary

Senior Community Managers are responsible for the operations & profitability of the community and serve as the day-to-day contact for the residents. They are on-call 24 hours a day and are responsible for administrative activities, marketing, leasing and home sales, property maintenance, budgeting, human resource management, and resident relations.

Job Duties

• Markets models, pre-owned and brokered homes for sale in the community. Prepares documents to list and sell homes.
• Resolves complaints and responds to issues in a timely manner.
• Manages the rent collection process including collecting, posting, and depositing income from leasing of rental sites and homes, as well as filing to collect on delinquent debts.
• Handles delinquencies and approves eviction proceedings while adhering to Sun's policies.
• Monitors, codes and approves invoices for operating expenses and sales related costs.
• Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Assists with developing and maintaining marketing strategies.
• Coordinates lease homes, including repairs, leasing activity, lease-to-purchase sales, refurbishments, re-leasing, closing, and follow-up.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local agencies that regulate fair housing laws and community operations.
• Initiates lease renewals and rent increase letters, ensuring timely distribution.
• Inspects and recommends purchase and renovation of used/repossessed homes.
• Prepares sites for home models; coordinates with maintenance team to ensure vacant sites are prepared for home move-ins.
• Handles emergencies that may arise onsite, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Ensures compliance of safety policies; completes worker's compensation accident and incident reports in a timely manner.
• Ensures that community appearance is maintained to Sun's curb appeal standards.
• Assists with preparation of budgets; provides accurate data to assist in CapEx and expansion needs.
• Reports deficiencies that would adversely affect the operation of the community.
• Reviews and compiles property accounting reports for the Accounting Department.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Hospitality, or Business (Preferred)
• 4 years in property management experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience (Required)
• 6 months in prior sales and leasing experience (Required)
• General knowledge of maintenance
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid negotiation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to fair housing and employment law
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including the ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite, email, and internet
• Flexibility to respond to community needs during non-business hours
• Ability to live on-site within the community (housing provided)
• Must have a valid driver's license

Rewarding Benefits

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded, and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment, and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with multiple plan designs so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty