Assistant Property Manager in Gainesville, FL

The Collier Companies is seeking an Assistant Property Manager!

This is an on-site role, reporting from one of The Collier Companies’ community offices in Gainesville, which offers beautiful natural areas, a temperate climate, and tremendous educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. Gainesville was recently ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

The Assistant Community Manager maintains computer reports and resident files.  The Assistant Community Manager will be a leader who manages the office in absence of the Community Manager. The Assistant Community Manager also prepares, explains, and signs leasing agreements to past, present and future residents.

Are you a born leader who instills confidence in those you mentor?

Perks – The Good Stuff:

• The Collier Companies 401k match is 100% of your contribution up to 10% of your gross income.
• Up to 24 days off during your first year with an annual increase!
• Stylish TCC logo attire provided.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Group & supplemental life insurance policy options.
• Healthcare reimbursement account & legal services insurance.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Industry education opportunities.

Your Skills – Show Us What You Got:

• High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred.
• Reading, writing, seeing, hearing, and/or communication; and mathematical skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
• Must have a valid in-state Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Retail, sales, or customer service experience.
• Management or leadership abilities.
• Tactful, mature, flexible and cooperative.
• Ability to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion.
• Collections experience helpful.
• Fair Housing and legal knowledge.
• Interpersonal and appropriate telephone skills.
• Computer and typing skills.

Day to Day:

• Implementation of Marketing Plan.
• Greets customers with a friendly, courteous attitude.
• Answers telephone with appropriate greeting.
• Schedules appointments to show apartment homes.
• Shows apartment homes to customers and explains the main features and benefits of each.
• Takes rental applications and conducts credit checks on applicants.
• Prepares and signs leasing agreements with renewing and new residents.
• Passes out fliers to promote community.
• Cross-markets to other communities within TCC.
• Takes ownership of resident problems or concerns; follows through with resolution.
• Files and organizes working area.
• Open and close the office and show apartment homes.
• Straightens and cleans office area and shows apartment homes.
• Prepare and help with renewal parties, residential appreciation parties, or any other special function in the community.
• Responsible for making sure models, mini models or other shows are in top condition to show prospective renters.
• Collect rent for each unit every month trying to achieve 100% rent collection.
• Complete deposit slips for bank and deposit monies.
• Post rent and late rent in the computer system and keep updated.
• Maintain and update current and past resident files.
• Prepare eviction notices and follow through with the eviction process.
• Runs and reviews credit reports and rental applications.
• Assists in preparing apartment homes for re-rental at any time.
• Update computer files and reports daily and assist the Community Manager with reports.
• Assist Community Manager with supervision of office personnel.
• Learns functions of Community Manager for promotional opportunities.
• Responsibilities may change due to community needs, market changes, or seasonal demands of position.

Our Culture – How We’re Different:

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. Our team is highly focused on both personal and professional growth, building a strong relationship with our residents, and creating an environment that each of our residents can call home.

• At The Collier Companies, we recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success which aligns with our internal mission statement PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TEAM MEMBERS IN BECOMING THEIR BEST SELVES.
• Our external mission is PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.
• We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our missions.
• We PRIDE ourselves on working and growing with the principles taught in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, written by Stephen Covey.
• The Collier Companies Team Members are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) & to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are BOTH E&E (Efficient & Effective) that we implement via IIT (I Intend To ____)
• We are committed to ONGOING LEARNING – At The Collier Companies & sponsor book clubs, training, and mentorship to support the professional and personal growth of our team.
• We also have our internal learning program called Collier College that is based on the structure and teachings from the Nathan Collier Master of Science in Real Estate program at the University of Florida.
• GROWTH – We have a goal to double in size within the coming decade! Our team members have a FIRE IN THE BELLY and hold the torch with a BURNING SENSE OF URGENCY!
• We bring STABILITY into the marketplace and to our residents with a LONG-TERM HOLD strategy. This benefits our human capital, finances, and customer experience.
• ROOTED – We are privately owned and have been in business since the 1970’s. We currently own and manage over 12,000 apartment homes and we’re pacing over 1,000 new apartment home construction starts each year.

At The Collier Companies, it is all about people. Our Residents depend on us to be observant, interested in their lives, and quick to respond to their needs. We enjoy working with them and with each other. Every day is different: rewarding, challenging, and fun. When someone lives in one of our communities, they are entrusting us with providing their Home, something fundamental to their emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being and we consider that both a wonderful Honor and a significant Duty that we are passionate about. We ask all that join us to commit to doing likewise.

PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS WHILE SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES

Background checks are an employment requirement. Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to complete our candidate assessment.

These are required steps in the hiring process.

The Collier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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