What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Association Manager position at The Habitat Company?
The Habitat Company, LLC is a leader in residential multi-family real estate management and development. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team as we continue to expand and develop our company nationwide. We are a multi-state organization of approximately 500 team members specializing in the asset management, property management and project management of market rate, affordable rentals, condominiums and commercial real estate.
At The Habitat Company, we believe that it is the quality and experience of our team members that make a difference. Our professional team provides us with the depth of talent and ability that is so crucial to our success.
The Habitat Company provides comprehensive compensation to our team members. In addition to wages, this position is eligible for participation in a performance-based bonus structure as well as medical, dental, vision, 401k, and other benefits offered through Habitat, detailed here: https://www.habitat.com/our-benefits
The Community Manager is accountable for all property operations. The purpose of the Community Manager is to effectively manage and coordinate team members, activities and available resources in order to accomplish property objectives as set forth by the Property Supervisor and The Board of Directors. These objectives will include maximizing property values and maintenance of the property’s mechanical systems. In addition, the Community Manager will train the Assistant Community Manager to assume all duties in the event of the Community Manager’s absence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct all business in accordance with The Habitat Company’s policies and procedures, fair housing, Americans with Disabilities Act and all other laws pertaining to residential units as well as all employment laws
The manager is required to represent the best interest of the community association
Fiscal/Financial
In conjunction with the Property Supervisor, the Manager will assist in formulation of budgets for each upcoming calendar year and is responsible for staying within the established budget guidelines throughout the year
Insure that all assessments and other income are collected when due, and posted in a timely manner; in addition to ensuring that all bank deposits are made immediately and deposits are reported to the Corporate Office on a daily basis
Enforce collection policies and procedures as established by the Board of Directors
Constant vendor/contractor communications concerning work scheduling, billings, vendor relations and certificates of insurance; responsible for approving and submitting all invoices to Corporate Office for payment
Administrative/Office
Maintains the community association’s records
Responsible for office opening on schedule in accordance to agreed upon hours as set forth by the Board of Directors
Attends scheduled corporate management meeting or board meetings as required
Maintains records on all aspects of management activity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, submits required reports to Corporate Office and Board on a weekly and monthly basis
Prepare materials for organizing and participating in meetings of the community association, the board, and any committees
Provide guidance and advice to the board and to the community association on policy issues
Manage the community association’s employees and contractors
Ensures that owner files are complete and that completion leases is being executed properly
Purchases office supplies within established budgeted guidelines
Payroll and invoice processing
Resident Relations
Maintain positive customer service attitude
Initiate and implement policies/procedures to maintain owner’s/resident’s communication, i.e. complaints, service requests
Safety
Reports all liability and property incidents to the Corporate Office immediately; ensures that all worker’s compensation claims are reported and proper paperwork is completed
Prepares and maintains all emergency procedures and plans
General
Performs any additional duties or tasks as assigned by the Property Supervisor
Preparation of periodic newsletter
Dealing with and assisting sellers and prospective buyers
Dispute resolution/rules enforcement
Personnel
Hires, terminates, trains, motivates and supervises all on-site staff in order to achieve operational goals of assigned property; this includes new employee indoctrination, annual performance reviews, review and approval of timesheets, instructing and advising on-site staff of employee procedures and guidelines
Conducts on-going training with office staff, i.e. paperwork, workplace safety, and any other type of training that may be needed on a daily basis
Maintains accurate payroll records as required by the Company
Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum of three years of Condominium management experience
Accredited resident manager or similar designation such as the Certified Manager Community Associations (CMCA)
Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
Must have background in supervision and successful track record of accomplishment
Must have both physical and fiscal building knowledge.