Assistant Community Manager - Maiker Housing Partners

We Are Maiker!!

Maiker Housing Partners is a progressive housing authority built to address 21st century challenges.

We are disrupting generational poverty through socially conscious community development.

We invest in the individual and collective power of our members so they can create the lives they aspire to live and build thriving communities for the future.

Housing

Need affordable housing?

Looking for housing assistance and resources in Adams County?

We currently have the opportunity to hire an Assistant Community Manager.

Pay:

Our Leasing Specialist can expect to earn an hourly salary of $21.80 to $25.00 depending on experience, education, and training.

Benefits:

As a Maiker employee you will receive a generous benefit package including:

• Twelve paid holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HAS or FSA accounts
• Company paid Life & AD&D insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) plan and PERA pension plan
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity plans

What Will You Do?

The Assistant Community Manager assists in the management of multi-family residential real estate properties by preparing leases, addendums and other legal paperwork for new move ins. Managing and maintain tenant files throughout the tenure of the lease(s). Oversee the completion of security dispositions in a timely fashion. Answer phones, take appropriate action or directs calls to proper administrative functions at the community. At Communities where the Leasing Consultant Position does not exist, all responsibilities of the Leasing Consultant as outlined in the Leasing Consultant job description become additional requirements. Will be responsible for identifying competing communities and document the rates for each apartment type, size and amenities; may also assist with the task of preparing market surveys.

Process and prepare all applicant and resident files in compliance with all Project Based Section 8 and LIHTC rules and regulations. Perform annual renewal inspections in accordance with HUD and LIHTC regulations. Contact utility companies to arrange for transfer of service for tenants. Generates and posts three-day demands, and other legal notices required in property management. Assist with eviction of residents in compliance with court orders and directions from Lawyer and owner. Provides resident problem resolution, if resolution cannot be achieved, directs issue to the Community Manager for resolution. Assists in the planning and implementation of resident events and office themes. Always maintain a professional appearance per MAIKER standards. Interact with residents in a courteous and professional manner.

Purchase supplies and equipment for use on leased properties. Record all rent receipts in the Yardi software system. Process vendor invoices and purchase orders. Completes required MAIKER reports in absence of Community Manager. Reports to be completed include but are not limited to: The Monday Morning Report, 4P report if requested by property operations, Month End, and Market surveys. Maintain awareness of and adherence to all requirements of the Fair Housing Act and all applicable HUD and LIHTC regulations.

What Will You learn?

Our Housing Specialist plays an important part in Maiker Housing’s subsidized housing programs. We will teach you the dynamic workings of our policies and procedures.

The Essentials

Essential Job Dutiesare performed in adherence to Maiker standards, policies, and procedures, and to local, State and Federal laws and regulations. Other duties may be assigned or coordinated with the Community Manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You Need to Bring: (Position Requirements)

Education and Experience

• 1 year certificate from college or technical school; or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-2 years’ affordable housing leasing experience
• Assisted Housing Manager Certification preferred
• Experience budgeting and property cost control
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of Yardi Property Management software
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong sales skills: identifies and sells to customer needs, excellent listening skills, sensitive to customers, delivers effective presentations, negotiates well, uses closing skills appropriately
• Product knowledge: translates product features to benefits, understands/responds to the competition, applies market knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organizing & planning; ability to manage multiple projects
• Always meets deadlines
• Exceptional teamwork
• Strong mathematical skills: concepts include fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Ability to interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Listens and involves others in the decision-making process when necessary
• Adaptability/Flexibility; open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Regular computer use throughout the day, ability to sit for lengthy periods of time
• Ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces, and go up and down stairs
• Ability to lift/push/pull/carry various objects of 10 – 30 pounds frequently and 30 – 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to reach to shoulder level and above
• Ability to bend at the hips and knees
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Applicants who are authorized to work in the US will only be considered for this position. Maiker Housing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education and Experience

• 1 year certificate from college or technical school; or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-2 years of affordable housing leasing experience
• Experience in budgeting and property cost control
• Working knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Working knowledge of Yardi Property Management software
• Assisted Housing Manager Certification preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills, sensitive to customer needs
• Strong sales skills: identifies and sells to customer needs, delivers effective presentations, negotiates well, uses closing skills appropriately
• Translates product features to benefits, understands and responds to competition, applies market knowledge
• Excellent organizing and planning skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Detailed, accurate, and consistently meets deadlines
• Demonstrates exceptional teamwork
• Strong mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions
• Interprets technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Listens and involves others in the decision-making process when necessary
• Flexible and open to new ideas and responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts to changing needs

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Regular computer use throughout the day, ability to sit for lengthy periods of time
• Stand and walk on hard surfaces, and go up and down stairs
• Lift/push/pull/carry various objects of 10 – 30 lbs. frequently and 30 – 50 lbs. occasionally
• Reach to shoulder level and above, and bend at the hips and knees
• Duties of the job expose the employee to outdoor weather conditions on a regular basis
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate