Assistant Community Manager Job at Avanath Capital Management, LLC in Long Beach

Avanath is proud to be named one of the top property management companies that provide affordable housing for the workforce.

Cultivating the American Dream is the purpose that binds the Avanath team. At Avanath, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it is helping residents call one of our communities home, providing excellence in customer service, or championing our workforce, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live, work, and be.

The Role: This role is responsible for assisting in all operational duties of the Community Manager, including reporting, rent processing, leasing, marketing, and overseeing the community and associates in the Community Manager's absence.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• An Aptitude for Connecting - Must possess a strong sense for creating a sense of community, as well as the drive to go the extra mile to create a positive experience for all residents and staff.
• An Authentic Attitude - Consistently demonstrate an open and professional attitude and approach when accessing and resolving resident and staff concerns.
• An Approach that is positive and Professional - Consistently demonstrate an approach of active listening and understand that your participation and support are integral to the success of Avanath.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience as an Assistant Community Manager.
• LIHTC/Tax Credit & Project Based Section 8 Program Knowledge required.
• Equipped with excellent communication skills and an unmatched dedication to customer service.
• Solid track record of bookkeeping and rent collection.
• Thorough understanding of landlord/tenant law.
• Strong Understanding of Fair Housing Laws.
• Superior interpersonal skills: ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful; mature, flexible.
• Resourceful and organized.
• Solid computer knowledge, Windows (Word, Excel,) internet and e-mail.
• Working knowledge of Yardi Voyager Property Management software.

Key Accountabilities:

• Resident Relations
• Customer Service
• At all times, regardless, provides A+ customer service.
• Manages and promotes resident satisfaction and retention by responding to complaints, questions, and requests in a timely manner.
• Functions as a resource center for residents on all things that affect and may disturb their community-living experience and ability to make timely rent payments.
• Organizes and executes resident appreciation and retention events.
• Maintains a secured confidential file for each resident.
• Answering phones, greeting walk-ins and foot traffic.
• Assist with leasing job duties, including touring prospective residents.
• Fiduciary
• Handles all the monies of the property.
• Reviews resident files and ledger records to determine unpaid and/or late fees owed.
• Assist with Monthly Projection Reporting, inspects vacancies, make-ready apartments and models.
• Meets regularly with Community Manager and Regional Manager to discuss community performance.
• Other duties as assigned by Community Manager.
• Staff Leadership
• Maintains a service-oriented environment by always exhibiting a professional appearance and attitude.
• Oversees property operations and staff in Community Manager’s absence.
• Support Leasing Consultants in the leasing of apartments and ensures that Fair Housing guidelines are followed.
• Under the direction of the Compliance department and the Community Manager, manages compliance file maintenance, where applicable.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• The incumbent in this is classified as essential staff and is expected to report to work and adhere to all safety and business protocols.
• Frequent sitting and walking.
• Repetitive use of computer, keyboard, mouse, and phone.
• Reading, comprehending, writing, performing calculations, communicating verbally.
• May work in an elevated site, may walk on uneven ground.
• Occasional squatting, bending neck/waist, twisting neck/waist, pushing, and pulling.

How Avanath Supports You:

We know that our teams are the heart of our success and growth, and we are committed to showing our appreciation.

We Offer:

• Culture Built on Purpose and Core Values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits – health, dental & vision, 401(k), personal time off, paid holidays and more!
• Growth that is based on achievement and an emphasis on promoting from within our ranks versus just external candidates.
• Development – a commitment to creating opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge in the industry from online training platforms to training classes to one-on-one coaching.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Avanath Capital is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits:

• Respectful communication and cooperation between all employees.
• Teamwork and employee participation, permitting the representation of all groups and employee perspectives.
• Work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate employees’ varying needs.
• Employer and employee contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for diversity.