Houston, Texas – Community Manager Affordable Housing Experience Preferred

Columbia Residential is looking for a Community Manager at 2100 Memorial; address: 2100 Memorial Drive; Houston, TX 77007PH: to become a part of our team As a member of the Columbia Residential family, you will become an integral contributor to fulfilling the mission and vision of the company.

Position Community Manager Reports to Regional Manager:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Manager is responsible for assisting the Regional Manager in maintaining the physical asset and maximizing the financial returns from that asset by the owner's objectives. Has full responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations and direction and supervision of all staff to achieve the financial and occupancy goals of the community while maintaining the property in good physical condition and appearance.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Hire, train, and empower staff and build a cohesive team to achieve the property's goals and objectives
• Adhere to and ensure that all on-site personnel adhere to Columbia Residential's safety program policies and procedures
• Attend to the needs of residents, potential residents, vendors, and associates in a manner utilizing advanced skills in customer service to ensure that both the internal and external customers are treated with respect, have their concerns properly addressed promptly and are given proper information regarding policies, procedures, and practices.
• Inspect each vacated unit to determine necessary repairs and maintenance before the next move-in, Re-inspect the unit following the completion of maintenance activities and before next move-in.
• Assists in preparation of annual budget to maximize income, control expenditures and maintain financial objectives to meet pre-determined budgetary goals.
• Supervises overall daily operations of the community, including, but not limited to marketing, unit and exterior property inspections, and capital improvements
• Perform related administrative duties, such as preparation of reports, processing of forms and documents, preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, performance of all duties related to the purchase of goods and supplies; processing of all associate forms and documents; scheduling associate work time and leave time; performance of duties of subordinate employees in their absence assuring compliance with all applicable local, state and federal guidelines.
• Prepare and/or present information vital to the interests of the residents and associates in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage and oversee any critical incident that occurs on the property including resident, associate, or property incidents, and handle all community emergencies
• Responsible for all community cash management functions consisting of accounts receivable/payable and cash receipts
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of tangible assets analyzing budget variances and submitting written findings to the Regional Manager
• Affordable Housing: Supervise the on-going compliance requirements and the annual compliance audits

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) for consideration
• Associate's degree or equivalent form 2-year college or Technical School preferred

Experience/Specialized Knowledge Required:

• Business and management principles involved in sales and customer service, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• At least two years of related experience
• Property Management Software
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) and Land Use Restrictive Covenants (LURC)
• Individuals assigned to the Public Housing Portfolio must possess or be able to obtain within12 months from employment, Certified Manager of Housing and Certified Manager of Occupancy certifications

Other Requirements:

• Completion of in-house training within the first 90 days of employment
• Passion – Enjoys the work that they do demonstrates a pleasant demeanor on the job and shows desire for success
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Exhibits behavior that is consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the Company; makes working environment enjoyable for self and others

The Community Manager may be required to assist in special projects or activities designated by the Company. This may include due diligence, property acquisition/disposition, serving on or participating in company-sponsored or sanctioned committees, organizations, functions, etc.

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and it may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.

As a growing company with more than 50 communities in the Atlanta, GA area, we are always looking to add professional and superior Community Leasing Specialists/Leasing Consultants to our management team to align with our Mission Statement and Core Value for the communities we serve.

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Responsiveness
• Respect
• Character

If these Core Values are part of your attributes, we welcome you to join Columbia Residential

Because we know that compensation is not your only consideration when making a career decision, Columbia Residential offers a rich and competitive benefits package to our team members.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC)
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance-based Bonus Program
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time-Off (including your birthday)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Referral Program